Boots eyes up BR app chart

Boots Opticians' eye check app is a new entry to the BR app chart this week, while the ITV Player app has climbed to second place, behind long-term leader Facebook Messenger.

Boots: eye app makes it onto the BR chart
Boots: eye app makes it onto the BR chart

The Eye Check app is intended to encourage people to look after their vision and eye health.

According to Boots it is not designed to replace routine check-ups by an optometrist, but will explain and demonstrate some of the checks involved in a professional eye examination.

It includes four checks that can be completed in minutes. Results are presented in a pass/fail or percentage format rating for both the left and right eye.  

The Coca-Cola Christmas app, which lets people create a virtual snow globe, has climbed five places to number 10.

The chart is powered by analytics app developed by with non-commercial branded apps removed.