# MagView Gear

> Upgrade Your Vision

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1632073278](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1632073278)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1632073278`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** MagView Gear LLC
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 1.90 / 5 (92 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.13
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-10
- **First published:** 2022-07-02
- **Size:** 138 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-07-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magview-gear/id1632073278)
- **Website:** [https://magviewgear.com/](https://magviewgear.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://magviewgear.com/privacy-policy/](https://magviewgear.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

MagView Gear turns any spotting scope or binocular into a mobile camera. Capture photos and videos from the field, with an on-screen grid and a timer to help you frame the shot. A secure magnet attaches MagView Gear to your phone for quick, reliable setup.

Whether you're birding, surveying, or exploring outdoors, MagView Gear makes field imaging easier and more precise. Its simple installation and optical-friendly features let you document your view with confidence.

## Review summary

User reviews show instability and compatibility problems, especially on newer iPhones (15 Pro/Pro Max, 17 Pro). Crashes occur during photo/video capture, sometimes preventing recording or saving media. Some users report no issues on older devices after updates, and praise lens-lock for alignment. Media saving problems and poor on-screen color also surface. While a subset notes improvements after management changes and updates, many customers still find the app unreliable during hunting season.

### Pros

- Locks the phone camera lens to prevent auto-focus and lens switching during use.
- Helps align the phone with a spotter and is useful for recording shots when it works.
- Recent updates and the new management have improved reliability for some users.
- Works on older devices (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, 16 Pro) after updates.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes during capture and the app closes or becomes unusable on multiple iPhone models (notably iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro).
- Media (photos/videos) are often not saved or lost when leaving the app.
- Poor image rendering and color issues when the app is in use (dull colors, poor contrast).
- Slow updates and lack of clear communication about fixes; long delays leaving users frustrated.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1632073278)