# @BactLAB — Colony Counter Global Service

> AI-powered smartphone colony counter for food safety testing. (iPhone/iPad app by Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactlab/id1413728981 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413728860)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactlab/id1413728981/reviews.md

## What is @BactLAB?

The safety and security of foods are important for humans to live. The examination of bacteria in foods and drinking water can be easily available to everyone. The product supports human life in any place and region.  Making it easy bacterial counting, by using a familiar mobile device for everyone around the world, trying to promote operational efficiency using the global cloud and AI, adding value to CompactDry™ to play a role in the improvement of the QOL, keeping these ideas in mind we have developed the application for everyone engaging on health and safety of food. 
You can easily determine the bacterial (colony) count cultured in CompactDry™ using your smartphone.

Targeted Products ( 7 Types )
CompactDry™	TC	( General Bacteria )
CompactDry™	TCR	( General Bacteria )
CompactDry™	EC	( E.coli / Coliforms )
CompactDry™	CF	( Coliforms )
CompactDry™	YM	( Yeast / Fungus )
CompactDry™	YMR	( Yeast / Fungus )
CompactDry™	ECO	( E.coli )

Primary Functions
Colony counter
- Colony count arbitrary adjustment function equipped
- Cloud storage function for count data
Count report [ pdf / email ]
Uniform management of data by company (*Optional)

Remarks
- Regarding the colony counting process, the processing with the initial AI model released in August 2018 had implemented counting technology image processing that combines "image processing" and "machine learning (Deep Learning)" for colony position detection. In the AI model released in July 2023, object detection AI network (machine learning model) [YOLOv4] that processes position (area) detection and class classification in one network is used as a backbone and implemented as a hard-tuning AI enabling business use by repeated inference verification tests specializing in colony detection (counting) .
- The cloud image recognition technology used in this service employs artificial intelligence (AI) technology for image recognition system jointly developed by Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation and Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.
- Restrictions for input images in Colony Counter No warranty of accuracy is given for the following images.
  1. Image resolution of less than 800 pix x 1200 pix.
  2. The background color is not white.
  3. Colored medium.
  4. A viscous sample is added.
  5. Food residues are contained.
  6. Highly concentrated colonies.
  Other
  ・The count result of "0" does not mean a negative result.
  ・Detection range is between 1–250 cfu/plate.
  ・There are two types of misreads that can occur when using the @BactLAB™.
- @BactLAB™ Application did not detect all of the colonies specific to the CompactDry™ plate.
- The counter detected all the colonies but it categorized them incorrectly.
- Please note that the specification or performance may be changed without notice.
    - The cloud image recognition technology utilized in this service employs the artificial intelligence (AI) technology for image recognition system jointly developed by Shimadzu Diagnostics Corporation and Hitachi Solutions, Ltd.
- Please see here. https://corp.sdc.shimadzu.co.jp/english/products/global/bactlab/

## Key features

- AI-powered colony counting
- Cloud storage for count data
- Count report generation (PDF/email)
- Supports multiple CompactDry™ test types
- Arbitrary adjustment function for counts

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bactlab/id1413728981/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Garbage APP！ Do NOT waste time to try！

*2025-02-12*

Waste time to register! Not work at all compared to other CFU counter apps!

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2024-01-09*

Will not upload photos

## Frequently asked questions about @BactLAB

### What is @BactLAB used for?

@BactLAB is a mobile application designed to count bacterial colonies cultured on CompactDry™ test plates. It utilizes AI and cloud technology to assist users in determining bacterial counts for food safety analysis.

### How accurate is @BactLAB's colony counting?

The accuracy of @BactLAB's colony counting depends on the input image quality. Images with resolutions below 800x1200 pixels, non-white backgrounds, colored media, viscous samples, food residues, or highly concentrated colonies may affect accuracy. The detection range is between 1–250 cfu/plate.

### What types of CompactDry™ plates does @BactLAB support?

@BactLAB supports seven types of CompactDry™ plates: TC and TCR for General Bacteria, EC for E.coli/Coliforms, CF for Coliforms, and YM and YMR for Yeast/Fungus, and ECO for E.coli.

### Can I export my colony count data from @BactLAB?

Yes, @BactLAB allows you to generate count reports in PDF format and send them via email. This feature aids in the uniform management of data, especially for companies.

### Does @BactLAB have ads?

No, @BactLAB does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices are compatible with @BactLAB?

@BactLAB is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on familiar mobile devices for users worldwide.

### How often is @BactLAB updated?

The latest version of @BactLAB is 2.0.4, and it was last updated on October 3, 2023. Specifications or performance may be changed without notice in future updates.

### What is the age rating for @BactLAB?

@BactLAB has an age rating of 12+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for individuals aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-11

What's New in 2.1.0

• Rebuilt on a modern app foundation for improved stability and performance.
• Camera improvements: the live preview now matches the captured photo, with more reliable focus, orientation, and saving.
• Fixed an issue with saving photos to your device's photo library.
• Refreshed app icon and launch screen.
• Updated for compatibility with the latest iOS.
• Various bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 2.0.4 — 2023-10-03

Small bug fix.

### 2.0.0 — 2023-09-21

- Minor bug fixes and small improvements.
- Copyright change.

### 1.1.0 — 2020-09-16

Trial mode

### 1.0.9 — 2019-10-10

Bug fixes.

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