# Hawkeye Access — Eye control web browser

> Eye-controlled web browser for TrueDepth camera devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Hawkeye Labs, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawkeye-access/id1439231627 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hawkeye Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439231626)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.89/5 from 206 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawkeye-access/id1439231627/reviews.md

## What is Hawkeye Access?

Hawkeye Access only works on devices with a TrueDepth camera (like the iPhone X, XS, XR, and new iPad Pro).

Hawkeye Access is controlled entirely using your eyes. Browse any website, hands-free, all through eye movements. 

Using the TrueDepth camera, Hawkeye Access brings gaze control to iOS without the need for any additional hardware. Intuitive interaction methods make it simple to control the app using eye movements. For people with motor impairments, this makes browsing the web much easier.

Hawkeye Access works with any website. From Instagram to Google to Youtube, this opens up countless possibilities.

How it Works:

- The cursor shows where you’re looking on the screen.
- Just look at a button or link to highlight it.
- Select it by smiling, blinking, or holding your gaze.
- Scroll by looking at the edge of the device.
- Go back by looking at the left side of the device.
- Return to the home screen by looking at the bottom right corner of the device.
- Type out text using a keyboard (Only available on the iPad)
- Dictate searches and text fields.

Customizable:

- Adjust sensitivity.
- Pick selection mode.
- Configure timing.

For the best performance, use Hawkeye Access while sitting down and try to keep your head and device still.

If you have any issues calibrating eye tracking or browsing particular websites, email us at access@usehawkeye.com. We’re always looking to improve!

## Key features

- Hands-free web browsing
- Eye-gaze control
- Cursor tracking
- Select by smiling, blinking, or gaze
- Scroll by looking at screen edge
- Dictate searches and text

## What do users think of Hawkeye Access?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💡 Innovative eye-tracking technology concept
- ♿ Excellent accessibility solution for people with disabilities
- 🎯 Works reasonably well when properly calibrated
- 📱 Lightweight app (under 11MB)
- 🗣️ Voice input feature for text entry
- 🆓 Free to download and use
- 📚 Useful for browsing web and accessing popular apps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate eye tracking after calibration
- 🐛 Tracks head movement instead of actual eye movement
- 🐛 Frequent loss of calibration when phone moves
- 🐛 Black screen and app crashes on startup
- 🐛 Cursor jitter and drift over time
- ⚠️ Requires very specific phone positioning and angle
- ⚠️ Difficult and uncomfortable calibration process
- ⚠️ Only works with iPhone X and newer models
- ⚠️ Limited app compatibility within iOS ecosystem
- ⚠️ Voice-only input excludes non-verbal users
- ⚠️ Eye strain after extended use
- ⚠️ Doesn't work well in dim lighting conditions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Black screen during setup and calibration
- App crashes on launch
- Face detection fails even in good lighting
- Calibration doesn't complete properly
- Cursor doesn't respond to actual eye movement
- App gets stuck in UI states with missing buttons
- Pointer disappears after permission prompts
- Incompatibility with iPhone models below X
- Camera permission not requested properly
- Calibration drifts left or right consistently
- Blink detection triggers cursor movement instead of clicking
- App requires tapping screen during calibration (defeating purpose)
- Inconsistent performance across multiple calibration attempts

**Most requested features**

- Keyboard input option for non-verbal users
- Integration with messaging and communication apps
- Bookmarks feature for quick access
- Support for older iPhone models (6S and below)
- Custom online keyboard with better spacing
- Ability to control entire iPhone and all applications
- Blinking as default click option instead of staring
- Integration with accessibility features in iOS
- Support for iPad with proper resolution scaling
- Disable speech option in settings
- Better calibration process with longer duration
- Front/rear camera switching capability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawkeye-access/id1439231627/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Optimistically hopeful

*2024-08-17, version 2.2.2*

Fascinating! This gives you an idea of how the eye-tracking technology works on the Apple Vision Pro. I've played about with it but have not really mastered the use of it. I'm sure it can be used in some circumstances. There is only voice inputting instead of a keyboard. A solid product with interesting applicational use for those who can't move or hold a iPhone or iPad with their hands. The sky is the limit!

### 1/5 — Bruh come on…

*2022-10-15, version 2.2.2*

I have an Iphone and I was watching a eye tracker video. So i thought it would be fun for me to do one. I download this app. It had me look around. Like a staring test then I tried it out cause it looked good. After it finished it showed where i was looking at. It was totally off. I looked at the top of my camera and it literally showed I looked on the bottom of my phone this is a horrible app. I will advise you not to download it.

### 3/5 — Cool but needs accuracy improvements.

*2022-10-14, version 2.2.2*

It’s really cool that you can control your iPhone with just your eyes, but even after multiple calibration attempts it will jitter the cursor if I blink and it goes out of calibration or something because when I look at a context button the cursor doesn’t hover over it. Also during calibration it can be kind of hard not to blink, you almost need eye drops to do it.

TLDR; it needs better calibration.

### 1/5 — Unable to use

*2022-09-18, version 2.2.2*

Unable to complete set up, goes straight to black screen.

### 1/5 — Doesmt work

*2022-06-25, version 2.2.2*

When i load app its just black screen

### 5/5 — Wow

*2022-05-01, version 2.2.2*

This is awesome

### 5/5 — Working…

*2021-11-15, version 2.2.2*

It defiantly works, well done on the execution… but it only really works to some extent. You have to setup and use it at the exact same angle it was calibrated whilst keeping the device still. This can be difficult for phone users, but if your using it as an iPad at a desk… it should work perfectly.

### 2/5 — Head tracker not eye tracker

*2021-08-13, version 2.2.2*

I tried this out and it wasn’t working and I figured out the reason, it tracks head movements. You can test this by looking at one side of the screen while facing your head to the other. It just doesn’t track your eyes.

### 1/5 — It’s very useless

*2020-12-10, version 2.2.2*

I can’t go on it cause it will kick me off so yea this app is trash you need to fix this

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-11-28, version 2.2.2*

This app is a fantastic idea but the execution flopped terribly. After you download the app, it has you calibrate the system by following blue dots on the screen. This went well however, the calibration did not work. I had my wife and her friend try to see if it was maybe just me but it didn’t work for any of us. None of us could make it all the way through the introduction because it wasn’t calibrated correctly. The developer needs to do some work on this before anyone downloads.

## Frequently asked questions about Hawkeye Access

### What does Hawkeye Access do?

Hawkeye Access is a web browser that allows you to navigate and interact with websites entirely using your eyes. It uses the TrueDepth camera on compatible devices to track your gaze, enabling hands-free browsing.

### How do I select items or links with Hawkeye Access?

You can select highlighted items by smiling, blinking, or holding your gaze on them for a configured duration. The app provides customizable selection methods to suit your preferences and needs.

### Is Hawkeye Access free to use?

Yes, Hawkeye Access is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description.

### What devices are compatible with Hawkeye Access?

Hawkeye Access requires a device with a TrueDepth camera, such as the iPhone X, XS, XR, and newer iPad Pro models. It is designed to work specifically with these devices.

### What are the common use cases for Hawkeye Access?

This app is particularly useful for individuals with motor impairments who find traditional web browsing difficult. It enables hands-free access to any website, including social media, search engines, and video platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.2 — 2020-09-24

Bug fixes and other small improvements

### 2.2.1 — 2020-09-13

Bug fixes and other small improvements

### 2.2 — 2020-09-10

Bug fixes and other small improvements

### 2.1.1 — 2020-02-27

Introducing Hawkeye Access for Mac! Using the new Hawkeye Sidekick app, you can control your Mac hands-free using head movements. Rotate your head to move the cursor and make facial expressions to click, drag, and scroll. Select "Control your Mac" in Hawkeye Access to try it out!

On top of that, this update includes other small improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.1 — 2020-02-19

Introducing Hawkeye Access for Mac! Using the new Hawkeye Sidekick app, you can control your Mac hands-free using head movements. Rotate your head to move the cursor and make facial expressions to click, drag, and scroll. Select "Control your Mac" in Hawkeye Access to try it out!

On top of that, this update includes other small improvements and bug fixes.

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