Comparison

Peared vs FOA Convention 2026

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Peared

This app connects optometrists with practices needing temporary coverage for shifts. It simplifies finding and posting fill-in work, offering transparency on pay, equipment, and clinic details. Optometrists can book shifts freely, while practices can quickly find qualified talent.

Highlights
  • Find and post fill-in optometry shifts
  • Transparent shift details (pay, tech, EHR)
  • Instant booking or shift requests
  • In-app chat with practices/ODs
  • Earnings and shift tracking
  • Fast payment processing
Features
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Peared connects optometrists and practices for flexible fill-in shifts. Whether you’re picking up an extra shift or looking for last-minute coverage, Peared makes fill-in work simple, transparent, and fast. FOR OPTOMETRISTS: • Pick up shifts when you want, where you want — no minimums, no pressure • Completely free for fill-in ODs • See everything upfront: tech support, patient flow, EHR, equipment, hours, and pay • Request or instantly book shifts that fit your schedule • Track earnings and manage upcoming shifts right in the app • Get paid quickly — through Peared (often within 2 business days) or directly by the practice • Chat with practices and build trust through reviews FOR PRACTICES: • Post fill-in shifts in minutes — and Peared promotes them for you • Get qualified optometrist talent on demand • Manage bookings and streamline scheduling in one place • Fill shifts faster with less back-and-forth • Message ODs directly in-app • Cut down on admin work and keep your clinic running smoothly • Let Peared handle issuing tax forms (if paid through Peared) Why Choose Peared? Because fill-in work shouldn’t be complicated. Peared is built just for optometry, so ODs and practices can connect fast, book with confidence, and keep schedules moving — without the headache. Shift happens. Get Peared.

About

FOA Convention 2026

Access all information for the Florida Optometric Association Annual Convention. This app provides essential details for attendees of the official event.

Highlights
  • Convention information
  • Official event app
  • Attendee details
  • Event schedule
Features
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The official app for the Florida Optometric Association Annual Convention. Download for all convention related information!

Screenshots

Peared4 screens
FOA Convention 20261 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FOA Convention 2026 at none against Peared's shown. FOA Convention 2026 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Peared's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Peared against 4.9 for FOA Convention 2026. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 23 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Peared versus FOA Convention 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPearedFOA Convention 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33 ratings)4.9 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better23
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPearedFLORIDA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION INC

In-app purchases

None

Peared

No in-app purchases

None

FOA Convention 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Peared free?
Peared is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FOA Convention 2026 free?
FOA Convention 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Peared or FOA Convention 2026?
FOA Convention 2026 is rated higher. Peared averages 4.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while FOA Convention 2026 averages 4.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Peared or FOA Convention 2026 have ads?
Peared shows ads; FOA Convention 2026 does not.

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