GammaPix Lite-Gamma Rad Detect

Name: GammaPix Lite-Gamma Rad Detect
Rating: 2.4444444 (943 reviews)
Author: Image Insight, Inc.

By: Image Insight, Inc.

Detects gamma radiation using the camera.

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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

App Privacy & Security

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Version:

4.5.0 Last updated: 2026-01-22

Version code:

180

Creation date:

2012-04-09

Publisher country:

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

Size:

41.38MB

Email:

su*****@gammapix.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

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# 168,539 ▼ 541

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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

Tested it out with a stone that surely has a gamma activity of 200 uSv/h and it tell me "unclear"

qu*****, 2025-08-10

App not showing anywhere measurements counts in any units. Despite in settings, you select units type. This app only show you "all clear" and green got at the test end. in "real time mode" the graph has time units, but no units or even scale for measurements or any number is assigned for the measurements. Are those cumulative counting, does it zero count, or background level calibration leve, that is it measuring? is it zero or what? what units, what is shown?