# NearLens — Detect smart glasses nearby

> Detect smart glasses nearby (iPhone/iPad app by Marcos Rezende.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearlens/id6760420942 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcos Rezende](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884382346)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearlens/id6760420942/reviews.md

## What is NearLens?

NearLens detects AI-powered smart glasses nearby using real Bluetooth Low Energy scanning. It identifies devices like Meta Ray-Ban, Snap Spectacles, and EssilorLuxottica connected eyewear, alerting you the moment recording-capable glasses are within range.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2026-08-10

Smarter detection, polished interface.

Refreshed UI built on the Signals Design System: updated cards, inputs, and navigation tabs for a more consistent look and feel.
Improved alert experience with new in-app prompts.

### 2.3 — 2026-07-21

- Detection history chart in the Logs screen: view detections by hour (last 24 hours) or by day (last 7 days)
- Scan interval is now a slider from 5 to 60 seconds, replacing the fixed preset buttons
- Back button moved to the correct left side on all secondary screens

### 2.2 — 2026-07-13

- Back button now uses a standard iOS arrow for clarity
- Settings sections have icons for faster visual scanning
- Scan screen shows the NearLens logo while waiting for detections
- Instruction items now have branded icon circles
- Logs and Settings tab icons updated

### 2.1 — 2026-06-21

Interface Improvements: Onboarding and Scan Screen

### 2.0 — 2026-06-18

NearLens 2.0 is a complete rebuild with major new capabilities:

- Bluetooth scanning on iOS using manufacturer IDs to identify Meta Ray-Ban, EssilorLuxottica, Snap Spectacles, Samsung, and Google smart glasses
- On-device pattern classifier that detects emerging or unreleased smart glasses using BLE signal analysis, even without a known manufacturer ID
- Privacy Intelligence screen with detection patterns, repeat encounters, cluster events, and an exportable privacy report
- Per-device snooze to temporarily silence alerts for specific devices
- Live Activity on iPhone (Dynamic Island and Lock Screen) showing scan status in real time
- Radar animation with real-time signal strength and distance estimation
- Detection log with full timeline, export, and clear options
- Native notifications for smart glasses detections
- Brand colour identification for known manufacturers (Meta, EssilorLuxottica, Snap)

## Related topics

[nearby glasses scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nearby-glasses-scanner) · [nearby glasses](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nearby-glasses)

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