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LookAround - Sim app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 9664 ratings )
Utilities Games Simulation
Developer: Mutual Image LLC.
Free
Current version: 1.2, last update: 6 years ago
First release : 04 Nov 2017
App size: 31.48 Mb

Experience virtual reality in X-Plane without any additional hardware! Prop your iOS device running LookAround - Sim under your monitor and your head movements are magically reflected in X-Plane.

Want help lining up the runway when turning to final? Simply rotate your head towards to the runway!
Want to look at the beautiful mountain range on your right? Just rotate your head to the right!

LookAround - Sim uses face tracking to let you look around in X-Plane simulator hands-free. Extremely simple setup:
- Download LookAround - Sim on your iOS device.
- Run X-Plane on your computer and start a new flight.
- Verify your iOS device is connected to Wifi and on the same network as your computer running X-Plane.
- Launch LookAround - Sim and it will auto-magically discover X-Plane! No need to figure out IP addresses and ports!

LookAround - Sim is free to to download to try Roll tracking - tilt you head sideways and watch it reflected on your simulator. Yaw and pitch tracking can be enabled through a simple one time In-App purchase.

LookAround - Sim requires X-Plane 10.40 and above. Head Roll tracking is only supported with X-Plane 11 and above.

For optimal setup, try to place the iOS device and your Wifi router as close as possible. Additional, having a wired connection from your Wifi router to the X-Plane computer also helps with minimizing latency and delays.