Dog Optics 4+

Overall, very good. Just two complaints

1. The camera will loose autofocus when I move the camera quickly after obtaining focus, and sometimes does not recover. I have to fiddle with the camera (zoom in/out, or move the camera again, or restart the app) or wait several seconds before it regains focus.

2. There is only 1x and 3x magnification on my iPhone 13. Wide angle is not available. Also, “pinch to zoom” feature does not work.

But, for $0.99, what’s not to like?

Why microphone access required?

Interesting app - better than the others. But why do you require microphone access? The app won’t work unless the user grants full microphone access - camera, I get; photos, I get; but microphone? Not trying to be paranoid, but with all the privacy silliness going on, I’ll turn off microphone access until I need to use the app while picking out a dog toy at the store, then turn it right back off again. Other than, great app.

Réponse du développeur ,

We’re happy to say that version 2.0 of Dog Optics addresses this. We now only ask for microphone access when first recording a video. If you'd prefer not to record audio with your video, click “Don’t Allow” at the microphone prompt.

We take your privacy seriously and we collect no data.

Simple and fun

It’s a great simple app. I do kind of wish you could upload a photo. Sometimes I’m browsing dog products on my phone and want to see what it looks like to the dog without getting a second device involved.