# Vigilance Buddy — The app for the Vigilance Task

> Psychomotor vigilance task app for measuring response speed to visual stimuli. (iPhone/iPad app by Byrt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilance-buddy/id1319447211 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Byrt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084236360)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilance-buddy/id1319447211/reviews.md

## What is Vigilance Buddy?

Vigilance Buddy by Research Buddies

This application is based on the ‘psychomotor vigilance task (PVT)’ which measures the speed of which users respond to the given visual stimulus.

Edit the number of rounds per test, maximum time between tap and start of the timer and much more.

Collect & Send the results directly to your personal email address.

With our focus on usability the application can be used easily by anyone. Because of this it doesn’t matter if your subjects are digital natives or people with zero to none tablet experience.

Happy researching!

## Key features

- Psychomotor vigilance task (PVT)
- Measures response speed
- Customizable test parameters
- Collect and email results
- User-friendly interface

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilance-buddy/id1319447211/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Good app but issues with data saving

*2023-10-17*

I was using this app as part of a research study I was conducting. Unfortunately there are some android users who are unable to save their data despite clicking save at the end of the test.

**Developer response:** Hi KElizC,

Thank you for using Research Buddies for your research study. We’re pleased to inform you that the issue Android users were facing with data saving has been resolved. Our commitment is to ensure a seamless experience for all users, and your feedback was instrumental in achieving this. Should you have any more questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Best regards,
Research Buddies

### 1/5 — Doesn’t stop and can’t see data

*2022-07-29*

I set the timer but it never stopped. I see another user had this problem. Please fix!

**Developer response:** Hi Vigilant about apps,

Thank you for your feedback and for alerting us to the issue with the timer. We’re aware of this concern and are actively working to resolve it. Our team at Research Buddies is committed to providing a reliable and efficient experience, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will notify you once this issue is fixed. In the meantime, if you have any further feedback or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,
Research Buddies

### 1/5 — Never stops

*2022-06-28*

Test just keeps going and going, no matter what I set the test duration to.  The “stop test” button clears data, so I get no reports.

**Developer response:** Hi Rooks,

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. We’re pleased to inform you that the problems you experienced with the test duration and the “stop test” button have been resolved. Our team has worked diligently to ensure a seamless and functional experience. Please try the updated version, and if you encounter any further issues or have suggestions, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve.

Best regards,
Research Buddies

### 2/5 — Trash

*2019-08-08*

This test does not come close to a Psychomotor test at all. I don’t know why it costs $3 for a tap timer.

I work for the rail industry where we have to sit psychomotor and Psychometric testing regularly and this app in no way represents either. You should include tests such and trajectory test and some other test like visual awareness to really provide a positive experience.

Paying $3 for an app where you touch the screen every now and then is ridiculous. I’d pay $3 for an app that improves vigilance.

**Developer response:** Hi Jwebs27,

We're sorry to hear you aren't satisfied. We do our best to develop the best app suitable for most researchers.

Could you elaborate what you're missing?

We take it to heart when someone calls our work "trash". We want to convince you that it is a great app.

Best Regards,
Research Buddies

### 4/5 — Just a few modifications from 5 stars

*2019-05-14*

It would be useful if the average response time does not include the false positive scores (0) in the calculation. If there is a false positive, the score needs to be adjusted manually in Excel. 

Also, displaying the number of false positives and test duration on the initial feedback (before exporting) would be useful.

**Developer response:** Hi Vigilant Buddy,

First of all: Cool name!

We've worked on a fix for this issue and sent it to the App Store. Keep your eye out for the update!

Best Regards,
Research Buddies

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2018-10-02*

Not bad but it would be better if the tests averaged the response time for each test.

**Developer response:** Hi GPharr,

We’re happy letting you know that we’re currently working on your idea about showing the average response time on each test.

An exact date is yet to be determined, but it will not take very long.

Keep the feedback coming!

Best Regards,
The Research Buddies team

## Frequently asked questions about Vigilance Buddy

### What is Vigilance Buddy used for?

Vigilance Buddy is used to measure the speed at which users respond to visual stimuli, based on the psychomotor vigilance task (PVT). It helps in assessing reaction times and cognitive performance.

### How much does Vigilance Buddy cost?

Vigilance Buddy is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for research and personal use.

### Can I customize the tests in Vigilance Buddy?

Yes, you can edit various parameters of the tests within Vigilance Buddy. This includes the number of rounds per test and the maximum time allowed between a tap and the start of the timer.

### How are results managed in Vigilance Buddy?

Results collected from the vigilance tasks can be sent directly to your personal email address. This makes it easy to store, analyze, and share your findings.

### Is Vigilance Buddy easy to use for everyone?

Vigilance Buddy focuses on usability and is designed to be easily used by anyone, regardless of their experience with technology. It is suitable for both digital natives and those with minimal tablet experience.

### What devices is Vigilance Buddy compatible with?

Vigilance Buddy is supported on iPhones and iPads. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Vigilance Buddy updated?

The latest version of Vigilance Buddy is 1.70, last updated on February 14, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, suggesting ongoing support and potential improvements.

### Does Vigilance Buddy have ads?

No, Vigilance Buddy does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience focused on its research and testing functionalities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.70 — 2026-02-14

We worked hard to make the app feature proof.
This without coming in between you and your research.
Happy testing!

### 1.61 — 2025-07-15

This time we weren't as Vigilant as we normally are, because we missed a typo when finishing a task!

### 1.60 — 2025-07-07

Added the setting "Slow response threshold" so you get to decide what is slow( or what isn't slow).

### 1.57 — 2024-11-08

We squashed a bug where settings weren't used after updating them.
Added milliseconds to the export data.

### 1.56 — 2023-08-23

We've made improvements to the export of a single Task. So now you test will be even better!

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