Pilleye
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PillEye is a Vision AI pill-counting solution for pharmacies that counts up to 1,000 pills in seconds, including half-pills and gel capsules, and logs medication details via barcode scanning. It supports team-based counting, inventory management, and record-keeping for pharmacy operations, with prescription medication support in the U.S. and South Korea.
Also known as PillEye · PillEye – tablet, pill counter
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026PillEye is a Vision AI pill-counting application for pharmacy operations, published by Medility Inc. The product offers two counting modes: Photo Mode, in which a single photograph counts up to 500 pills, and LIVE Mode, which performs real-time counting during dispensing workflows for up to 1,000 pills. The company states accuracy of 99.99%-99.999% and says counting works with half-pills and transparent gel capsules; counted tablets are marked with a verification dot in the interface.
Beyond counting, the app records count history with medication details, dates, times and the responsible team member, allowing team registration so multiple staff can record and review counts. Barcode scanning on pill bottles retrieves medication names, expiration dates and related information that can be stored alongside count results; barcode-based medication lookup currently covers prescription medications in the United States and South Korea. The same functionality is positioned for inventory checks, letting several staff collaborate on pill-level stock counts.
The app runs on iPhone and iPad and is listed in the Medical category on the App Store, with an Android version distributed through Google Play. Reference users cited on the company site include community and compounding pharmacies, pharmacy management service providers, and veterinary hospitals.
Business model
PillEye is distributed as a mobile application for iOS and Android under a freemium model: the app is free to download with in-app purchases, and usage beyond a limited number of counts per day requires a paid subscription. The company also offers consultations and a sales contact route for pharmacies, guiding them to an implementation model matched to pharmacy size and counting workflow, indicating a direct sales motion alongside app-store self-service.
Subscription software. The iOS app is free to download with in-app purchases; a paid monthly subscription is required beyond a capped number of daily counts, with one reviewer citing a $25 per month price in 2024.
Traction
The iOS app has accumulated 222 ratings with a 2.9 average. The company cites users across multiple countries and publishes testimonials from pharmacies and veterinary practices in the U.S., Canada and South Korea, including Blueberry Pharmacy (Pittsburgh), Centerpointe Gabriel Drugs Pharmacy and PharmAssist Medication Management (Ontario), Pharmasave Health Centre (British Columbia), Prescott Animal Hospital and Kingsway Animal Hospital (Canada), and Oneul and Sarang pharmacies (Seoul).
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Market position
PillEye describes itself as the leading pill-counting app and is used by pharmacy and veterinary professionals in North America and South Korea. Recognition from Korean public programs (Baby Unicorn selection by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups) and participation in Google for Startups' AI First 2024 accelerator are cited as third-party validation. Its iOS listing carries a 2.9-star average across 222 ratings, with reviews split between praise for time savings and criticism of subscription pricing and a 2024 update.
PillEye positions itself as a software alternative to dedicated counting hardware, running on standard smart devices rather than requiring specialized counting machines. Points emphasized include high stated accuracy on difficult items such as half-pills and transparent gel capsules, real-time LIVE Mode counting for target counts during prescription filling, per-count audit records tied to the responsible staff member (used by at least one customer to retain screenshots of controlled-substance counts), and integrated barcode-based medication lookup.
Technology
The product uses Vision AI applied to smart-device cameras. Photo Mode analyzes a single still image to count up to 500 pills; LIVE Mode performs real-time video-based counting during dispensing, handling up to 1,000 pills with a stated accuracy of 99.999%, including half-pills and transparent gel capsules. Counted items are individually marked for verification. A barcode scanner reads pill-bottle barcodes to retrieve medication name, expiration date and other details, which are stored with count results and shareable history records.
Go-to-market
Distribution is through the Apple App Store and Google Play, supplemented by a "Request a Consultation" and "Contact Sales" route on the company website for pharmacies seeking an implementation model suited to their size and workflow. The website features testimonials from pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy managers, veterinary technicians and a medication-management company executive across the U.S., Canada and South Korea.
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy managers in community, compounding and chain pharmacies; medication-management service providers; and veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians performing drug and inventory counts.
Geography
The company describes users in multiple countries. Customer references are located in the United States (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), Canada (Ontario and British Columbia) and South Korea (Seoul). Barcode-based prescription medication data is supported in the U.S. and South Korea. Programs cited by the company are run by Korean government bodies, and the developer entity is Medility Inc.
History
The PillEye iOS app has been available since at least 2021, when early users reviewed it in the App Store. Users report that the app was usable for free for roughly two years before a paid subscription tier was introduced, with a subscription requirement for counts above a daily threshold noted by reviewers in 2024. A major app update in October 2024 drew criticism from some users over camera responsiveness, processing time and count accuracy. The company participated in the Changgu Program in 2023 and in Google for Startups' AI First 2024 accelerator in Korea, and was selected as a Baby Unicorn by Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups in 2024.
Risks & controversies
App Store reviews show user dissatisfaction on two fronts: the introduction of a monthly subscription (one reviewer described a $25/month fee as prohibitive after two years of free use, prompting them to seek alternatives), and a version released around October 2024 that reviewers said reduced camera refresh rate, lengthened processing time and produced missed pills relative to the prior version. The average iOS rating stands at 2.9 out of 5 across 222 ratings.
Compiled by commissioned research from 5 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
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latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 3
launches, deals, and filingsPillEye was selected under the Baby Unicorn program run by South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
PillEye took part in the AI First 2024 accelerator program run by Google for Startups in Korea.
PillEye participated in the Changgu Program, co-sponsored by Google, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pilleye do?
- PillEye is Medility's Vision AI mobile app that counts pharmacy pills in seconds and logs counts, medication data and inventory.
- Who founded Pilleye?
- Pilleye was founded by Benny Park.
- Who are Pilleye's investors?
- Pilleye's investors include Kakao Ventures.