# New York Looksee AR — Explore with Augmented Reality

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-looksee-ar/id1252578100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Objexs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235184399)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-looksee-ar/id1252578100/reviews.md

## What is New York Looksee AR?

Looksee AR for New York and Long Island, USA, 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 New York, even when there is no or poor signal coverage.

This version, for New York and Long Island, locates places in and around Downtown New York City NYC and the much wider New York Area including North Eastern parts of New Jersey, Southern Connecticut and the entire Long Island. In fact the area covered encompasses a rectangle from the West in East Brunswick and Red Bank in the South to Danbury in the North and Fisher Island in the East. This is an area of 11,500 sq miles (30,000 km2).

All towns and districts within the region are covered including: Bridgeport, Bronx, Brooklyn, Hempstead, Manhattan, Newark, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, Queens and Woodbury.

In fact there are around 20,000 places of interest viewable within the App including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Staten Island and many other scenes not only within Manhattan but everywhere within the Greater New York area.

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)
- 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 New York outdoor adventures!

As seen at AWE USA 2019

## Key features

- Augmented reality viewer
- Discover places of interest
- Interactive objects with information
- Map or Satellite image overlay
- Search and filter points of interest
- Snap-shot camera for photos
- Video recorder for sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View All Categories | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-looksee-ar/id1252578100/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Superb!

*2019-06-08*

Absolutely fabulous! Get information!

## Frequently asked questions about New York Looksee AR

### What is New York Looksee AR?

New York Looksee AR is an augmented reality application that helps you discover places of interest in New York and Long Island. It overlays information about landmarks, attractions, and local spots directly onto your phone's camera view.

### Does New York Looksee AR work offline?

Yes, once downloaded, New York Looksee AR does not require Wi-Fi or a cellular network to function. This allows you to use it even in areas with poor or no signal coverage.

### What kind of places can I find with New York Looksee AR?

You can discover a wide range of places, including tourist attractions, parks, cities, towns, restaurants, cafes, airports, train stations, historic sites, and museums, with around 20,000 points of interest available.

### Can I take photos or videos with New York Looksee AR?

Yes, the app features a snap-shot camera for annotating your photos and a video recorder to save and share interesting places you discover.

### What devices support New York Looksee AR?

New York Looksee AR is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is New York Looksee AR updated?

The app was last updated on July 4, 2022, with version 9.3. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent maintenance and improvements.

### Is New York Looksee AR suitable for children?

New York Looksee AR has an age rating of 4+, suggesting it is appropriate for children aged four and above. Its interactive and educational features can be engaging for younger users.

### What is the coverage area of New York Looksee AR?

The app covers New York City, the wider New York Area, North Eastern New Jersey, Southern Connecticut, and the entire Long Island, encompassing an area of 11,500 square miles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.3 — 2022-07-04

Updated for IOS 15 compatibility
Updated UI
Updated Launch Screen

### 8.5 — 2019-11-26

Updated to Latest iOS 13.2.3
Updated Graphics

### 8.4 — 2019-06-13

Improved text readability
Improved location stability

### 8.2 — 2019-05-29

Even better Graphics and User Experience

### 7.0 — 2018-12-13

New Placemarker style icons
Removed 3D Icons which were causing lag issues on iOS 10.1
Added ability to move magic EYE using a pan gesture
Updated dataset

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