# Orwell

> Locate CCTV cameras worldwide and learn about surveillance. (iPhone/iPad app by Lifestream Creations GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orwell/id771793613 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lifestream Creations GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/511288311)
- Category: Navigation, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orwell/id771793613/reviews.md

## What is Orwell?

Big Brother is watching you. Watch him back!

The Orwell app demonstrates that the surveillance society, as described in George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four," is not only a science fiction scenario: it is indeed nowadays reality, as surveillance cameras continue to pop up and watch our every move.

Orwell helps you to observe your observers!

Features:
* All CCTV cameras near your location (data provided by OpenStreetMap)
* All CCTV cameras worldwide
* A dark and menacing design
* Interesting facts about surveillance
* Simple handling
* Purchasable Pro-Version

Note: In order to display more than 10 cameras around you, please support us and purchase the Pro-Version.

Requirements: For Orwell at least an iPhone 4 and iOS 7 is required.

## Key features

- Locate nearby CCTV cameras
- Find CCTV cameras globally
- Learn surveillance facts
- Dark design
- Simple to use
- Pro-Version available

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orwell/id771793613/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Doesn't seem to work

*2014-09-24*

Every time I open this app in a new area, it tells me there were no cameras found. Plus the facts written were just some history fast facts from a text book.

### 1/5 — Does this even work?

*2014-06-17*

Not a single camera...?

### 1/5 — Can't Find any cameras in this area!

*2014-06-17*

That was what this app reported every where I tried it, including down town San Antonio, San Antonio Airport, and Houston InterContinential Airport. It's useless for me!

### 1/5 — Won’t open

*2014-06-17*

Shows splash screen and then immediately closes under iOS 6.x.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2014-06-16*

Navigated to downtown Washington, DC and it found no cameras.   Utterly worthless.

## Frequently asked questions about Orwell

### What is Orwell?

Orwell is an application that helps you observe your observers by locating CCTV cameras near your location and worldwide. It also offers interesting facts about surveillance.

### Does Orwell have ads?

No, Orwell does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with an optional Pro-Version available for purchase.

### How much does Orwell cost?

Orwell is free to download and use. An optional Pro-Version is available for purchase to unlock additional features, such as displaying more than 10 cameras nearby.

### What devices support Orwell?

Orwell is supported on iPhone and iPod. It requires at least an iPhone 4 and iOS 7 to run.

### How often is Orwell updated?

Orwell was last updated on June 27, 2014, to version 1.01. The initial release date was June 6, 2014.

### What is the age rating for Orwell?

Orwell has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What data is used to find cameras?

The app utilizes data from OpenStreetMap to display CCTV cameras near your location and worldwide.

### What are the benefits of the Pro-Version?

The Pro-Version of Orwell allows you to display more than 10 cameras around your current location, enhancing your ability to observe your surroundings.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.01 — 2014-06-27

Small optimizations.

### 1.0 — 2014-06-02

No release notes.

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