# CRADLE White Eye Detector — user reviews > 42 indexed App Store user reviews of CRADLE White Eye Detector by Gregory Hamerly, rated 3.00/5 from 41 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-white-eye-detector/id904042354/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-white-eye-detector/id904042354.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 17 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 17 ## Newest reviews (16 of 42) ### 3/5 — App closes itself *2020-06-19, version 1.2.2* Just downloaded this after reading a story in RD about the developer. I was intrigued so I wanted to check it out. The camera mode appears to work fine, but when I select the option to scan photos, the app crashes, starts scanning then just closes. ### 1/5 — Not working on my iPhone 7 Plus *2019-10-09, version 1.1* I downloaded and installed this and when I selected screening or search modes it just shows a blank screen (screening mode) and does not attempt to access the camera. Search mode says it can’t access photos but it doesn’t try. It didn’t appear in my settings either to change anything. It’s as if it didn’t even get as far as making the request to access the resources. I heard about this on a podcast and I searched for it by name (Cradle) and I assume this is the one the scientist was talking about. ### 1/5 — Full of bugs does not work *2019-10-09, version 1.1* It doesn’t recognise my camera, when I would like to switch views it quits the app. In the setting I also cannot see the app. It might be a scam, be careful! ### 1/5 — Thought a nostril was an eye and missed all white pupils *2019-10-09, version 1.1* My daughter was born with a cataract. I knew I had photos of her eye before surgery with a white pupil but wanted to see how the app worked and if it saw the cataract before I did around 2 weeks. This app scanned over 10,000 photos on my phone and the only photo of her it flagged for a white pupil had both of her eyes closed. It had also decided her nostril was an eye. It’s a nice idea but there’s a lot of kinks to work out. ### 1/5 — Can’t access photos *2019-10-08, version 1.1* App gives me an error that I haven’t given it permission to access photos. But in Settings on my iPhone, the app isn’t listed so there doesn’t seem to be a way to allow it access. ### 2/5 — Love the concept... *2019-10-08, version 1.1* But the camera won’t even open. Nothing comes on the screen. It simply doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Non funziona *2019-10-07, version 1.1* Su iPhone X con iOS 13.2 va in crash ### 1/5 — Fake *2019-10-06, version 1.1* Non funziona ### 1/5 — no way to allow to access photos *2019-10-04, version 1.1* tells me it cant access photos, and to go to Settings to allow it access. when you go to Settings, no setting for an app called either white eye detector or cradle can be found. ### 1/5 — No abre *2019-10-03, version 1.1* No abre la app ### 1/5 — Fehlerhaft *2019-10-03, version 1.1* Unter IOS 13.2 ohne Funktion hier ist der Entwickler gefragt ### 1/5 — No funciona *2019-09-12, version 1.1* No logro que entre a mis fotos para escanear y no accede a la cámara, no funciona con IPhone SE ### 2/5 — Geht nicht mehr *2018-11-14, version 1.1* Schade stürzt immer ab hoffe das noch mal ein Update kommt ### 1/5 — No! *2018-10-30, version 1.1* Can I just say this app is not only flawed but dangerous. My daughter has a white reflex confirmed by a dr. It’s evident in 10-15 of my photos. This app picked up 0 of them. But did find a whisky bottle with white eye. Imagine the false reassurance this could give. ### 1/5 — Good concept but... *2017-08-21, version 1.1* I thought it was a great concept. Downloaded it and it found 14 images with white eye. For anyone who's a new parent, it was terrifying. Called the pedi, got in to see a specialist, my son's eyes were perfectly normal. After some research, I found out that cell phone cameras and flashes are completely unreliable and can mis-detect problems. Like I said, great concept but it instilled a unnecessary fear. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2015-05-16, version 1.1* I tried the app by downloading some images of retinoblastoma and even took a screen shot of the example of white eye from the app. The app did not pick up any of the photos even when selecting them specifically. It would be a wonderful app if it were reliable. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Nonsense *2026-03-22, version 1.2.2* I literally took a picture of one of the examples of a positive result, added it to my photo album and it didn't detect it. ### 1/5 — Es funktioniert nicht!!! *2024-05-24, version 1.2.2* Um sicher zu gehen dass es funktioniert, habe ich auch fotos mit weisen Augen as dem Internet heruntergeladenen, selbst wenn es komplett weiss ist wird der Auge nicht erkannt! Schade! ### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht *2020-11-18, version 1.2.2* Habe mehrere Fotos untersuchen lassen von Kindern, die ‘White eyes’ auf Grund von Tumoren im Auge haben. Nicht einmal erkannt. App funktioniert somit gar nicht. ### 1/5 — Will not scan photos *2020-07-10, version 1.2.2* When I press Search Photos, nothing happens; then the app crashes. ### 1/5 — Broken *2020-02-16, version 1.2.2* Great idea but it doesn’t work at all ### 1/5 — No sirve laAplicacion *2019-12-07, version 1.2.2* No abre la camara con iphone X, Xs ni con Xs max Super chafa una perdida de dinero ### 1/5 — Won’t work *2019-11-26, version 1.2.2* I tried to contact via app support instead of writing a negative review, but was unable to contact you through that method. I updated to the most recent version, but the “buttons” do not work consistently. As soon as I push “search photos,” everything freezes. I’ve tried closing and restarting the app. I have allowed photo access. I thought y’all should know so it could be addressed. Will change my review once I am actually able to use the app properly. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Non funziona *2019-11-12, version 1.2.2* ...cosa aspettate a risolvere... ### 1/5 — Can not access photos on iOS *2019-10-11* The app is not correctly requesting access to the iPhone’s photos nor camera, making it functionless. (An error message appears saying access has been denied, but the app never requests access nor does it appear as an option in the settings-privacy-photos menu). ### 1/5 — Noth working! *2019-10-10, version 1.1* This app is not working on camera ! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great tool for parents! *2020-02-07, version 1.2.2* I came across this app after hearing of a close friend who’s child was diagnosed with eye cancer. This is a great, free tool for parents to do an at-home test before seeing a specialist. ### 5/5 — A useful tool for monitoring eye health. *2017-12-19, version 1.1* I have read some of the negative reviews and it seems that the issues could be resolved for the most part by adjusting the settings for the camera. I work in an ophthalmology office and unfortunately most people only get eye exams for their children when they think their vision maybe impaired and rarely get regular exams to check the health of the eyes. This app doesn’t come close to replacing those exams, but may help encourage parents to take their children in for those very important exams or at least warn them of potential problems. I have used it for several little ones and found it to be accurate but not infallible but when combined with regular exams it is a very helpful tool to monitor eye health. ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2016-08-30, version 1.1* Thank you for this amazing app. ### 5/5 — Great innovation *2016-01-01, version 1.1* We need such apps to help everyone self-diagnose diseases ### 5/5 — Empfehlenswert *2015-04-02, version 1.1* Sehr sinnvolle App, vielen Dank an die Entwickler! ### 5/5 — LEUKOCORIA *2015-02-06, version 1.1* The important first step to understanding your child’s state of being and possible repercussions. This apps’ importance cannot be overemphasized for any parent who has noticed optical artifacts in their child/s photos. For two weeks+ my wife (who initially took action to see if the bothersome reflection in our daughter’s right eye meant something) and I were petrified that our 5 year old daughter may have Retinoblastoma, an aggressive infantile cancer which can prevent its victim from reaching 6 years of age. Using this app, I was able to confirm the photo artifact we saw since she was an infant was in fact Leukocoria, an indicator of various possible conditions within the eye. From there, we met with our GP and his highly experienced consulting physician; they then set up an emergency appointment with an ophthalmologist, who diagnosed Myelinated Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer. We were highly relieved our daughter did not have Rb. MR-NFL is a non-fatal condition which in many cases remains undiagnosed because it does not normally affect the vision of those who have it. Occasionally, however, it extends to the retina, where it may profoundly affect visual capacity. In our daughter’s case, her right eye has 25-30% visual capacity. She has been nearly blind in one eye since birth. We are now using patching, strong prescription glasses for her hyperopia, and visual stimulation to prevent amblyopia; essentially convince her brain she can see now. This has been a deeply sobering journey; if possible I would happily trade my eye with hers. I am profoundly grateful for this app and for my wife’s alert diligence. Thank you so much Drs. Shaw & Hamerly and Baylor University! ### 5/5 — Top *2014-11-26, version 1.0* Bitte auf Deutsch. Und für iPhone 6 plus. Thanks ### 5/5 — Thanks! *2014-11-25, version 1.0* I read the story from a newspaper today and I wanted to say thanks for the app. ### 5/5 — You guys are amazing!! *2014-10-31, version 1.0* I just want you to know how awesome you guys are for creating this app for our world. My son was born with retinoblastoma. He inherited it from his father so we already knew there was that chance and began treatment at 9 days old. But you guys are making it possible for those who've never heard of this disease. You'll save so many eyes and lives. ### 4/5 — Good start *2014-11-02, version 1.0* My daughter has RB. We performed the scan on 900ish pictures on my phone. It found 2 pictures, one with a glare on her glasses and the other was just a sticker logo on her sunglasses. It failed to pick up on the pictures that her white eye was visible to us. The scan worked well when her pupils were dilated in a dim room but not at all in natural day lighting. We appreciate you commitment to increasing awareness! We look forward to sharing this app with other parents! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-09.*