# BloomOptix

> BloomOptix (iPhone/iPad app by BloomOptix, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomoptix/id6447211444 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BloomOptix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680591235)
- Category: Education, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-05-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomoptix/id6447211444/reviews.md

## What is BloomOptix?

BloomOptix® AI is a machine vision platform capable of detecting, classifying and providing cell counts for cyanobacteria across six genera (Microcystis, Dolichospermum, Aphanizomenon, Woronichinia, Limnoraphis, and Gloeotrichia). With 94% agreement with expert taxonomy, the BloomOptix® AI provides a reliable, unbiased means for anyone to monitor their lake, reservoir or river for cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the field on in the lab.

To use the BloomOptix® AI, collect a sample of water and plate a few drops onto a microscope slide. Then, image the sample using a 2mm ioLight microscope. Simply upload photos of suspected cyanobacteria via the app and provide field observations, and any other data you collect. The BloomOptix® AI will return cyanobacterial colony IDs and cell counts within seconds of upload. There is also no more need for chain-of-custody forms nor field data sheets, as all data uploaded via the app is can be geolocated, as well as automatically stored and archived for later use.

The BloomOptix® app is a companion app for use with an ioLight microscope (purchased separately) and a subscription to the BloomOptix® AI ecosystem.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2024-07-03

Network performance adjustments.

### 1.2 — 2024-02-28

Added data export feature.

### 1.1 — 2023-06-15

- Fix for filters not applying to reporting function
- Fix for "Total Nitrogen" not working correctly in optional fields

### 1.0 — 2023-06-04

No release notes.

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