# Particle Insight

> Mobile particle shape, size, and count data viewing and analysis tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Vision Analytical Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-insight/id582762050 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vision Analytical Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/582762054)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-insight/id582762050/reviews.md

## What is Particle Insight?

Particle Shape Data Viewing and Analysis. Now on your iPad and iPhone.

The maker of the Particle Insight analyzer, which gives particle shape, size, count and classification, now extends the viewing and manipulation of valuable particle size and shape data obtained in your lab instrument to your iPad and iPhone.

Features:

- Can link with a Dropbox account to view particle shape data stored online. Data can also be stored on iPad and iPhone for viewing and analyzing while away from a WiFi or data zone.
- Statistics for all 30 available size and shape measures can be viewed as small statistical plots, large plots or as comprehensive statistics.
- Comprehensive statistics include Particle Count, Largest and Smallest Particle measured, Mean, Standard Deviation, Mode and 5 percentile values of your choice.
- Industry Standard Reporting Format - Histograms can be viewed as Number Weighted, Volume Weighted and Surface Area Weighted. Users can also select to see cumulative line on each histogram.
- Thumbnails of individual particles that have been uploaded to the Particle Insight cloud may be downloaded along with the associated sample results.
- Sieve Reporting - Histogram can also be viewed as Sieve Equivalent results to allow users to correlate results to historical Sieve data.
- System data is also shown for each analysis allowing user to see Sample documentation, Comments stored when analysis on Particle Insight was done, and File information
- Seamless Integration with Lab Equipment - Can view results from any and all Particle Insight instruments at all your locations.
- Real-time - As results are completed and uploaded on your Particle Insight system, users can view and download data to their device.
- Interactive - Users can look at up to 30 size and shape results for each analysis performed, and swipe to select portions of the statistical histogram to view data just for that area of interest.
- 21CFRPart 11 compliant - Data stored by the Particle Insight under security mode is all transferred to the iPad or iPhone allowing viewing of electronic signatures and record information for each analysis.
- Comes with demo data which can be viewed as soon as app is downloaded.
- On iPad, view data in landscape or portrait orientation.
- Supports iOS 12 and later.

Please note:

- This application is designed to work in conjunction with a Particle Insight Particle Shape, Size, Count and Classification analyzer from Vision Analytical Incorporated. As data is generated on the Particle Insight system, data is uploaded and can be viewed and analyzed with this iOS app.
- Demonstration data is loaded when purchased.
- This app uses Dropbox to store online data. To view online data on this app, the Particle Insight user must link the iOS app to their Dropbox account.
- To analyze data while Not in a WiFi or data zone, be sure to "Save to Device" any data analysis of interest.
- The Particle Insight instrument generating data must have a minimum software version of 4.04 to allow automatic mirroring to a synced Dropbox folder. Please contact Vision Analytical Incorporated to request software upgrades for your instrument.

## Key features

- View particle shape, size, and count data
- Access detailed statistics and plots
- Download individual particle thumbnails
- Industry standard reporting formats
- Seamless integration with lab equipment
- Offline data analysis
- 21CFRPart 11 compliant data viewing


## Frequently asked questions about Particle Insight

### What is Particle Insight?

Particle Insight is a mobile application designed for viewing and analyzing particle shape, size, and count data generated by compatible lab instruments. It allows users to access detailed statistics, histograms, and individual particle images on their iPad and iPhone.

### Does Particle Insight work offline?

Yes, Particle Insight allows you to save data analysis to your device for viewing and analyzing while away from a WiFi or data zone. Ensure you 'Save to Device' any data analysis of interest before going offline.

### What kind of statistics does Particle Insight provide?

Particle Insight offers statistics for 30 available size and shape measures, including Particle Count, Largest and Smallest Particle measured, Mean, Standard Deviation, Mode, and 5 percentile values. These can be viewed as small plots, large plots, or comprehensive statistics.

### Can Particle Insight be used with lab equipment?

Yes, Particle Insight is designed for seamless integration with Particle Insight instruments from Vision Analytical Incorporated. It allows you to view results from any and all Particle Insight instruments at your locations in real-time as data is completed and uploaded.

### Is Particle Insight compliant with industry regulations?

Yes, Particle Insight is 21CFRPart 11 compliant. Data stored by the Particle Insight under security mode is transferred to the iPad or iPhone, allowing viewing of electronic signatures and record information for each analysis.

### How does Particle Insight handle data storage?

Particle Insight can link with a Dropbox account to view particle shape data stored online. Data can also be stored on your iPad and iPhone for offline access. To view online data, you must link your Dropbox account.

### Is Particle Insight available on Android devices?

Particle Insight is currently available for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, and supports iOS 12 and later. It is not available on Android at this time.

### Does Particle Insight have ads?

No, Particle Insight does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that provides an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2022-05-26

Bug fixes

### 3.1 — 2022-04-29

Updated to support new iOS versions
Added Dropbox support for storage of user files

### 2.0 — 2015-07-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Universal version for functionality on both iPad and iPhone.
- Particle thumbnail image pages from sample analysis may be downloaded and saved to gain an even better understanding on sample results.  A picture is worth a thousand words.
- Requires iOS 7 or later.

### 1.01 — 2013-05-19

Data servers and web links changed to www.ParticleShape.com.

### 1.00 — 2012-12-05

No release notes.

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