# Edinburgh Looksee AR — Explore with Augmented Reality

> Augmented reality viewer for discovering places of interest in Edinburgh, Scotland. (iPhone/iPad app by Objexs Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-looksee-ar/id1235184400 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Objexs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235184399)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-looksee-ar/id1235184400/reviews.md

## What is Edinburgh Looksee AR?

Looksee AR for Edinburgh, Scotland, is an Augmented Reality (AR) viewer used to find places of interest from close up to 10km away directly within your phone's camera view and add fun, knowledge and interest to your adventures and tours.

Ideal for both tourists and locals wishing to explore and find out more about their surroundings and beyond: whether by foot, bicycle,car, taxi or Uber!

It's simple to use - you just point and go! It includes a choice of Map or Satellite Image in view and a Search function to help locate things.

Once downloaded no wi-fi or cellular network is necessary, so you can use when out and about in Edinburgh, even when there is no or poor signal coverage.

This version, for Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland, locates places in and around Edinburgh City Centre, the wider Edinburgh Area and the Pentland Hills. It reaches a rectangle stretching to North Berwick at its northern most edge, east past Dunbar, west past Whitburn and south past West Linton. In total an area of over 4,000 km2.

And you can experience a taste of Edinburgh without being there because the App includes the option to simulate being in several places in the region, which can be accessed from the start up launch menu when out of the region.

All areas within the region are covered including   Armadale, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg, Broxburn, Dalkeith, Dunbar, East Calder, Edinburgh, Gullane, Haddington, Linlithgow, Livingston, Loanhead, Mid Calder, North Berwick, Penicuik, Port Seaton, Prestonpans, Tranent, Uphall, West Calder and Whitburn.

In fact there are around 5,000 places of interest viewable within the App including Edinburgh Castle, the Pentland Hills, North Berwick Law and Bass Rock.

Categories that can be viewed and selected include Tourist Attractions, Hills, Lakes, Parks & Woodlands, Cities, Towns, Suburban Areas, Villages & Hamlets, cafes, Restaurants, Cafes, Airports, Train & Major Bus Stations, Municipal Buildings, Places of Worship, Historic Sites and Museums & Arts. 

Some of the helpful Looksee features include:

 - Interactive objects (that you can touch for more information on them)
 - Magic EYE (to declutter the visuals and select only objects within)
 - Interactive 3D Satellite or Map image in view (can select which or disable completely)
 - Search menu (with on-screen directional arrow and indicator graphics)
 - Filters menu (using which the categories of points of interest you wish to display can be easily filtered out or selected)
 - Distance slider (for an interactive depth of view filter up to 10km)
 - Zoom (using an on screen pinch to zoom gesture)
 - Snap-shot camera (for annotating your photos)
 - Video recorder for saving and sharing interesting places on social media (accessed by holding the camera icon for 1 second)
 - Radar view of everything around you on map (hold face down)

So please enjoy adding interest to your Edinburgh outdoor adventures!

## Key features

- Augmented reality viewer
- Discover places up to 10km away
- Interactive points of interest
- Map and satellite views
- Offline functionality
- Search and filter options
- Snap-shot camera and video recorder

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View All Categories | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-looksee-ar/id1235184400/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Leah mcCaffer

*2019-06-08, version 8.2.1*

This app is so helpful highly recommend for tourists visiting Edinburgh

### 5/5 — David Johnson

*2018-10-17, version 6.2*

I found this app incredibly helpful! I’m a student new to Edinburgh and find the app useful in getting me around the spectacular city.

### 5/5 — Review of App

*2018-09-07, version 5.0*

Great for sightseeing and discovery!

### 5/5 — Enriching what I see

*2018-08-31, version 4.0*

Great app for finding out the what’s what around you

## Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh Looksee AR

### What is Edinburgh Looksee AR?

Edinburgh Looksee AR is an augmented reality viewer that helps you discover places of interest in and around Edinburgh, Scotland, directly through your phone's camera. It provides interactive information and can be used offline.

### Can I use Edinburgh Looksee AR without an internet connection?

Yes, once downloaded, Edinburgh Looksee AR does not require Wi-Fi or a cellular network, making it usable even in areas with poor or no signal coverage.

### What areas does Edinburgh Looksee AR cover?

This version covers Edinburgh City Centre, the wider Edinburgh Area, and the Pentland Hills, extending to North Berwick, Dunbar, Whitburn, and West Linton, covering over 4,000 km2.

### How far can Edinburgh Looksee AR detect places of interest?

The app can detect places of interest from close up to 10km away, with an interactive distance slider to filter the depth of view.

### What types of places can I find with Edinburgh Looksee AR?

You can find a wide range of places including Tourist Attractions, Hills, Lakes, Parks & Woodlands, Cities, Towns, Villages, Cafes, Restaurants, Airports, Train & Bus Stations, Municipal Buildings, Places of Worship, Historic Sites, and Museums & Arts.

### Does Edinburgh Looksee AR have ads?

No, Edinburgh Looksee AR does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Edinburgh Looksee AR compatible with?

Edinburgh Looksee AR is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Edinburgh Looksee AR updated?

The app was last updated on June 21, 2022, with version 9.3. This indicates a history of updates to maintain and improve its functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.3 — 2022-06-21

Updated for IOS 15 compatibility
Updated UI
Updated Launch Screen

### 9.2 — 2021-07-14

Updated UI Graphics
Updated Menu Items

### 9.0 — 2021-05-03

Updated to latest Permissions
Updated to latest Developer Versions
Updated UI Graphics
Added new tap menu

### 8.6 — 2020-04-25

Updated UI
Added updated Launch Screen

### 8.5 — 2019-11-23

Updated to Latest iOS 13
Updated Graphics

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All apps by Objexs Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1235184399

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