Comparison

Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 vs iOralCam

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

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About

Optical Dispensing Assistant 2

This app provides precise progressive lens measurements using an iPad, eliminating the need for traditional marking dots. It offers advanced features like multi-posture PD measurements, frame selection assistance, and detailed optical data for accurate lens fitting. It's a cost-effective solution for opticians seeking advanced technology.

Highlights
  • Accurate monocular PD measurements in multiple postures
  • Electronic mirror for frame selection
  • Marketing tool for sharing client choices
  • Measures pantoscopic tilt and vertex distance
  • Supports high-wrap frames
  • Automatic face and eye detection
  • Print and email job results
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Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 for the iPad takes your progressive lens measurements to a new level of accuracy. Measure your client's pupil positions in multiple postures (sitting, standing, reading) to find the most accurate monocular PDs. No longer will you have to rely on marking dots on lenses! Not interested in those large, expensive measurement devices provided by the large laboratories? Then Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 is for you. It uses an iPad and NOTHING ELSE to provide hyper-accurate measurements. That's space and cost savings to your business. Not interested in having to buy an expensive iPad Pro? ODA 2 works with ANY iPad (although an iPad Pro is recommended). You can also use Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 as an electronic mirror to aid clients in choosing their frames. Each job allows you to record multiple images using the iPad's camera. Use it as a brilliant marketing tool so your client can email their friends to show them their great new glasses, or take a printed copy home to show family. Using the gyroscope, accelerometer and LIDAR (if available) of the iPad to ensure accurate alignment, the iPad camera is used to take an image of the patient wearing the chosen frame. The touch-screen of the iPad is then used to mark the pupil and frame locations to provide the progressive lens height measurements. To measure monocular PDs, the iPad is held like a book and an image of the patient looking at near is used to determine individual eye convergence when reading. If your iPad has a LIDAR scanner (newer iPad Pro models), then this will be used to improve the accuracy of your measurements. Pantoscopic tilt and vertex distance can also be measured using images taken from the side. Frame wrap can also be measured allowing you to have all the information you need for advanced progressive lenses. Optical Dispensing Assistant uses specific knowledge of the iPad cameras to ensure near PDs are accurately calculated. All iPads (apart from the original iPad 1 without camera) are supported. Forget dotting lenses and relying on positioning yourself correctly. The Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 ensures you have the iPad correctly positioned and aligned to maximise the accuracy of your progressive lens measurements. Other features: - Unlimited images can be taken for each job. - Results from multiple images are combined to produce a single result. - Near measurements allow more accurate determination of unequal monocular PDs. - Final results are a combination of near and distance measurements (near measurements are used for inset, distance measurements for OC heights). - Printing and emailing of job results. - Automatic face and eye detection allows automatic zooming to the face when marking up. - Zoom and scroll while marking tools are on screen. - High-wrap frames supported. - Ability to measure frames tilted from horizontal. Subscriptions renew automatically, at an interval you select (one month, six months or yearly). Payment will be charged to your iTunes account immediately once you commit to the purchase, and will renew automatically at the end of each period. You will be charged 24 hours before the current subscription expires, unless you cancel before then by visiting your Account Settings. You can view our Terms of Service here: http://www.ausoptom.com/oda2/oda2_terms.html

About

iOralCam

Features
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SmartPhone iOralCam App (Updated Version 1.2) in Detection Processing of Tooth Surfaces Using WiFi Intra-Oral Cameras Tele-Optic Services, Queensland, Australia Company Websites: https://tele-optic-service.wixsite.com/tele-optic-services https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/organization-tele-optic-services Websites for Manual Instructions: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sources-dental-information-ioralcam-tele-optic-services/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/smartphone-ioralcam-app-detection-processing-tooth-1c/ Youtube Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdKCPpIkiyA Contacting Email Address: tele-optic-service@outlook.com iOralCam is a powerful smartphone App for dental professionals, designed for precise tooth surface diagnosis and image detection. It has to use WiFi intra-oral cameras, enabling wireless communication with your smartphone in capturing tooth-surfaces images. This versatile app accommodates a wide range of WiFi intra-oral camera models, making it suitable for all dental diagnoses. For optimal results, we recommend cameras utilizing violet or blue LEDs (405-450 nm wavelengths) and an orange filter for enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, ideal for detecting bacteria-related issues such as dental caries, dental calculus, and dental plaque. Recommended models include G-Cam, Morita Penviewer, VistaCam, and SoproLife. iOralCam offers a suite of features for comprehensive tooth surface analysis, including dental caries and dental plaque detection, tooth surface temperature measurement, and identification of tooth surface molecules like porphyrin derivatives and organic and inorganic components. In summary, this app is best suited for dentists using WiFi intra-oral cameras for tooth surface image processing. Dental Disclaimer: iOralCam App is not a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It provides informational insights into bacterially contaminated dental lesions and tooth surface analysis. It is designed as an adjunct for dental professionals. Consult with a qualified dental professional for any dental concerns or decisions. Key Citations: 1. Walsh LJ and Shakibaie F (2007). Ultraviolet-induced fluorescence:shedding new light on dental biofilms and dental caries. Australas Dent Prac 18(6): 56-60. 2. Shakibaie F and Walsh LJ (2015). Effect of oral fluids on dental caries detection by the VistaCam. Clin Exp Dent Res 1(2): 74-79. 3. Shakibaie F and Walsh LJ (2016). Violet and blue light-induced green fluorescence emissions from dental caries. Aust Dent J 61(4) :464-468. 4. Shakibaie F and Walsh LJ (2016). Violet and blue light-induced green fluorescence emissions from dental calculus: a new approach to dental diagnosis. Intern Dent – Australa Edit 11(4) :6-13. 5. Shakibaie F and Walsh LJ (2016). Dental calculus detection using the VistaCam. Clin Exp Dent Res 2(3) :226-229. 6. Shakibaie F and Walsh LJ (2019). Fluorescence imaging of dental restorations using the VistaCam intra-oral camera. Aust J Forensic Sci 51(1): 3-11. Fully refereed conference proceedings: 1. Shakibaie F, Ha WN, Kahler B, Walsh LJ (2014). Deconvolution of the particle size distribution of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). IADR (ANZ) 54th Annual Scientific Meeting. 29th Sep–1st Oct, 2014; Brisbane, Australia. 2. Shakibaie F and Walsh LJ (2017). Application of VistaCam intra-oral camera in forensic odontology. Session 7-5: Forensic Odontology, BIT’s 4th International Congress of Forensics & Police Tech Expo-2017 (WCF-2017). 27th–29th Oct, 2017; Dalian, China. 3. Shakibaie F and Walsh LJ (2017). VistaCam intra-oral camera as an adjunct to DNA testing in forensics. Theme 705: New Achievements of Forensic, BIT’s 8th World Gene Convention-2016 (WGC-2016). 13th–15th Nov, 2017; Macao, China Elevate your dental diagnosis with iOralCam - The Future of Dentistry.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 at Free against iOralCam's $34.99. iOralCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 is free to download; iOralCam costs $34.99 up front. Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $21.49 per month. iOralCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 ships an update every 2 months, iOralCam every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 versus iOralCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptical Dispensing Assistant 2iOralCam
PriceFree — better$34.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptical Directions ConsultingTELE-OPTIC SERVICES PTY LTD

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Optical Dispensing Assistant 2

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$21.491 Month
  • 6 Month Subscription7 Days trial$120.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$214.991 Year
One-time5
  • 5 Measurements$4.99
  • 20 Measurements$14.99
  • 100 Measurements$49.99
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  • Optical Dispensing Assistant 1 Upgrade$149.00
  • 500 measurements (recommended)$159.00
None

iOralCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 free?
Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iOralCam free?
iOralCam costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 or iOralCam have ads?
Neither Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 nor iOralCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 or iOralCam?
Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 ships an update every 2 months, and iOralCam every 3 months. Most recently, Optical Dispensing Assistant 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and iOralCam on June 4, 2026.

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