# Binoculars

> Binoculars 32X Extreme Zoom

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id497864213](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id497864213)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id497864213`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** i4software
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,948 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-02
- **First published:** 2012-03-10
- **Size:** 106 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/binoculars/id497864213)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.i4software.com/privacy/](http://www.i4software.com/privacy/)

## Description

The Original Binoculars app delivers true 32x telephoto zoom by processing the full sensor resolution with stabilization, yielding high-quality enlargements in real time. On latest iOS devices, zoom reaches 32x; on older devices, up to 16x. It includes a digital binoculars mode for sharp, distant captures of nature, events, or sports, with a one-tap Satellite Aerial View of your location.

Binoculars also integrates GPS to show your location on a map, displays latitude and longitude, and remembers where each photo was taken. Its simple user interface is designed for all ages, and it offers Google Cardboard mode for landscape viewing.

## Rankings

- #34,326 — Overall
- #30 — zoom

## Review summary

User reviews largely complain about broken expectations and technical problems. The app is praised by some for being ad-free and doing what it promises, and a few call it the best binocular app they've used. However, a large share of reviews highlight persistent issues: zoom cap at 16x despite 32x marketing, grainy output, video export errors, missing audio in recordings, black screens at launch, and watermark on paid versions. Overall value is questionable, with a few users still satisfied.

### Pros

- Ad-free experience with no intrusive ads during use.
- Perceived to do what it claims and is considered by some users as the best binocular app they've used.
- Some reviewers feel the purchase is worth it and it improves over other binocular apps.

### Cons

- Zoom claims inconsistent with actual cap: advertised 32x but many devices max out at 16x.
- Video output is grainy/low quality.
- Video export failures and error messages (Composition Error / Video Export Failed).
- No audio recorded with video.
- Black screen on launch or during use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id497864213)