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Hawkeye vs Retra
Both stand on eye tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneWeb
Hawkeye provides gaze visualizations and participant-level data for several types of interface studies. Its mobile camera requirement and free-plan session limit are worth checking first.
Visit Hawkeye Free plan Android
Retra combines GBA emulation, patching, library tools, and local save management in one Android app. Note the sideload distribution, unsupported DS files, and requirement to provide your own commercial game backups.
Visit RetraThe facts
| Hawkeye | Retra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter Plan: $39.99 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | new.usehawkeye.com | github.com |
| On eye tracking software | #5 of 27 | #9 of 27 |
Hawkeye: what it does well
- Tests websites and images without code changes.
- No dedicated eye-tracking hardware required.
- Combines results across testers.
- CSV exports include gaze, UI, and touch data.
- Free plan includes one project and five sessions.
What to know first
- iPhone and iPad app requires a TrueDepth camera.
- Free plan is limited to five sessions.
- Starter costs $39.99 a month.
Retra: what it does well
- Free Android app
- Imports GBA, ZIP, UPS, IPS, and BPS files
- Includes local saves, backups, timeline, and rewind
- Touch, keyboard, and gamepad controls
- ROMs and saves stay on the device
What to know first
- Does not support Nintendo DS .nds files
- Commercial ROMs are not included
- APK releases are sideload test builds, not Play Store releases
- Cloud synchronization is not release-ready
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