GammaPix Lite-Gamma Rad Detect Android

GammaPix Lite-Gamma Rad Detect

Detects gamma radiation using the camera.

Overview

Features & Capabilities

GammaPix Lite is a cutting-edge Chrome extension that transforms your smartphone camera into a gamma radiation detector. Originally developed for federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Defense and Homeland Security, this technology provides public access to ionizing radiation detection for safety and awareness. While not a replacement for professional detectors, GammaPix Lite offers a rapid and convenient way to preliminarily identify radioactive threats.

The app requires an initial calibration phase to optimize detection accuracy and advises users to minimize light exposure to the camera during readings. It can automatically monitor radiation in the background with minimal battery usage and alerts users promptly upon detecting dangerous radiation levels. GammaPix Lite is ideal for individuals concerned about accidental radioactive exposure or terrorism threats, offering peace of mind through technology-backed safety measures.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Image Insight, Inc.
Downloads:
169,650 84
Rating:
2.43
(944)
1 new ratings
Version:
4.5.0 Last updated: 2026-01-22
Version code:
180
Creation date:
2012-04-09
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA High risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE Moderate risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE Moderate risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
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Size:
41.38MB
Email:
su*****@gammapix.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-26
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Image Insight, Inc.
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ImageInsightInc.GammaPixLite
Email:
su*****@gammapix.com
Website:
http://gammapix.com

User Reviews

User reviews cluster around privacy and usability problems. The app is praised only in limited, device-specific cases, while most feedback highlights invasive permissions (location/camera), unclear or unavailable measurement readings, mixed device compatibility, frequent crashes, and an always-on/ data-collection stance that hurts usability. Overall, there is little consistent positive experience beyond occasional success on certain devices. The strongest recurring themes are privacy concerns, measurement ambiguity, and reliability issues.
Pros
  • Device compatibility on some devices (e.g., Google Pixel 4a and other affordable phones) with reports that it runs.
  • Some reviewers report observing gamma readings in practice in niche scenarios (e.g., using the app in a dental X-ray context).
  • Some users express positive sentiment and perceived usefulness (e.g., “I love this app” and success on cheap devices).
Cons
  • Excessive and persistent permissions, especially precise location and camera, with widespread privacy concerns.
  • Unclear measurements: no units or scale shown, and calibration often reported as not working.
  • Device compatibility issues: works on some devices but fails on others (e.g., Pixel 6/8 Pro, devices with embedded infrared or camera noise) and frequent hardware-related problems.
  • Reliability problems: crashes or freezes after granting permissions, blocking progress at permission screens, and occasional license expiration messages.
  • Always-online requirement and data-collection concerns: app described as invasive, with claims of background data usage and tracking.
Recent reviews
Too nosy. Refuses to work unless I share my location, app shares data and is so buggy it doesn't stay running, even after a cache clear. I just wanted to see how radioactive I am after something that happened but I can find another way that isn't so invasive. I was willing to grant you the permissions access but too many bugs. If the app is as buggy as it is, why would I trust you with my location or data & making it so it monitors all the time? Give users options or nobody will want to use it
by B *****, 2026-07-03

Tested it out with a stone that surely has a gamma activity of 200 uSv/h and it tell me "unclear"
by qu*****, 2025-08-10
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