Cyclops 1.1 - iPhone - iPod Touch - 322446301 Category: Lifestyle Author: Deep Prose Vote(s): 2267 Price: $0.99 Released: July 15, 2009 Version: 1.1 Download Cyclops Get Cyclops for $0.99
Cyclops - Deep Prose
Scan, search, buy!
Cyclops is a handheld barcode scanner. When you are on the go, you can scan barcodes on items you see and Cyclops will read them, and search for product and pricing information online from Amazon right away for you.
Once your item is scanned, it's saved for you, and you can conveniently send an email with the item information, or view it online from Safari.
PLEASE NOTE: Cyclops requires the camera on the NEW iPhone 3GS in order to work, older iPhone versions are not supported at this time.
Simply open up Cyclops and click the Scan button. Take a picture of the barcode in portrait mode, and Cyclops does the rest, identifying the item you are looking at and providing up to the minute product and pricing information from Amazon. 2009 Deep Prose Software, LLC
Cyclops reviewed by Users
Capture in portrait! Landscape won't work! At first, like other reviewers below, I could not get this app to successfully scan any codes. Then I tried taking the picture in portrait rather than landscape, and all of a sudden barcodes that wouldn't register were now scanning just fine. I suspect for most, like me, the rectangular shape of a UPC code suggests the photo should be done with the iPhone turned sideways. Not so! This software seems to only register when you shoot the code with the phone in a vertical orientation!
My suggestion to the developer: add some documentation...a short tutorial or just a simple prompt of some sort. I was just about to delete this app and leave another negative review until I stumbled upon the problem. Since then every code that I've tried has scanned just fine!
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
TheDecn
Works Great! This app really does what it says, I got 10/10 scans. MUST HAVE A iPhone 3gs for it to work!
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
JWalker75
Worthless, yes even with a 3GS For starters, when it doesn't recognize something the scan just goes poof. No explanation, or a brief pop-up that lasts 22 nanoseconds. That behavior along makes it worthless. Think the scan needs to be rotated? Good luck with that feature. I had no luck with it.Then there's the speed, or lack thereof. Even when the app does work, and that is only in the best of conditions, it would be MUCH faster to just type in the numerals below the barcode. Much faster.
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
tm2
Doesn't work with 3G camera Don't even bother using this on the 3G since the camera won't focus on anything close up enough to get a clean shot of a bar code. I guess this only works on the 3GS.
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
Robocub
It's a good start.. It recognized ALL of my electronic stuff(Wii, GH, 32" LCD, etc)...but regular household items were not being recognized..
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Version 1.0
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Jul 15, 2009
- Cyclops review by
TheTrucker
It works pretty well Almost everything that I used it on worked fine. Just don't get too close
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Version 1.0
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Jul 15, 2009
- Cyclops review by
TheMacGuy90
You cant get too close! It works as long as you don't get too close. Just do it like in the example they give you. Simple as that!
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
Dintyboy
Works part of the time. It works part of the time. It correctly identified some books and a box of crackers but not pop tarts. It's good for a 1.0 and free app. It's better than red laser!
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
Thatotherguy011
Nice App but... Works as described, would be a five star app if it would compare prices...hmm wonder if it could use a location feature, gps even
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
jd77xx
Worked perfect first time Bought this while in a bookstore, scanned in 3 titles up close with the 3G S, all came up 100%, then read reviews online. Bought the travel book with the best ratings. Cool!
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Version 1.0
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Jul 17, 2009
- Cyclops review by
LeeHP
Worse than useless It would be so bad if it didn't work. Instead, it scans some of the time, and retrieves false info when it does scan. (like, childrens book when you're holding an r rated movie)
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Version 1.0
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Jul 30, 2009
- Cyclops review by
Arbitrary Plaid
Neat Neat tho not sure what I'll use it for other than a cheap bar trick. Worked perfectly for me 32 3GS
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
Utricularian
Seems fine Just tried and it worked great on a 3gs.
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
Myappsman
It works pretty well with my 3GS Cyclops recognized most of the items I scanned, even round items. Making sure that the photo has good contrast and no shadows seemed to help insure a good scan.
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
RV7Driver
Works awesome Did not expect this to work, but it does just what it says. Gave me a good WOW moment. Very cool.
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
KALE-L
Best for 3gs Way better than pic 2 shop. Don't need to put the code in a specific spot. Just shoot and view your product. Hurrah
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Version 1.0
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Jul 18, 2009
- Cyclops review by
silyman1
Awesome!!! This is so cool! It works every time. The prices are a little off but other than that. Great app. The future is here.
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Version 1.0
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Jul 18, 2009
- Cyclops review by
FlatheadV8
Great!! Works amazingly well with portrait images not landscape (on it's side). Great A+
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Version 1.0
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Jul 16, 2009
- Cyclops review by
Steven Berry
I want my money back. Oh wait. It's free. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
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Version 1.0
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Jul 17, 2009
- Cyclops review by
patrick227
Works extremely well In normal lighting conditions, if you're able to hold your hand steady enough to get a clear picture, this piece of software works exellently at identifying the product from the barcode. Sweet app.
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Version 1.0
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Jul 19, 2009
- Cyclops review by
The_Parrothead
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Cyclops - iPhone Lifestyle Application Scan, search, buy!
Cyclops is a handheld barcode scanner. When you are on the go, you can scan barcodes on items you see and Cyclops will read them, and search for product and pricing information online from Amazon right away for you.
Once your item is scanned, it's saved for you, and you can... Deep Prose - Released: July 15, 2009 - Vote(s): 2267
