# AR Runner — Augmented Reality Sports Game

> Augmented reality sports game for competitive checkpoint running and record setting. (iPhone/iPad app by Semidome Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-runner/id1275938861 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685)
- Category: Games, Health & Fitness, Adventure, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 210 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 1 more
- Released: 2017-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-runner/id1275938861/reviews.md

## What is AR Runner?

Run through checkpoints and set new records! Compete against other players worldwide! Play indoors or outside! AR Runner is a one-of-a-kind competitive augmented reality game.

"Gets you moving, no matter where you are"
- The Washington Post

"It’s short, fast, active fun, and an inventive use of ARKit"
- Macworld

"Beat a world record without ever leaving your hometown"
- CNET

"A blast with friends"
- Wareable

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4 GAME MODES

• Normal:
Activate the spots in a certain order

• 30 Sec Rush:
Activate the most number of spots in 30 seconds

• Enemies:
Activate the most number of spots while avoiding enemies

• Wall Punch:
Activate the most number of circles by moving your device through them

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4 FIELD SIZES, 6 FIELD SHAPES

• Choose between different field sizes and shapes to match your environment and skills

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CHALLENGES

• Put your skills to the test by completing 60 handcrafted challenges

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OTHER FEATURES

• 36 LEADERBOARDS: See how you rank against other players

• PHOTO MODE: Take a photo of your score using the in-game camera

• Sync your progress using iCloud

• Minimalist design

• Universal app for iPhone and iPad

• Immersive digital environments

• No ads

## Key features

- Augmented reality checkpoint running
- Global leaderboards
- Four distinct game modes
- Customizable field sizes and shapes
- 60 handcrafted challenges
- Photo mode for score sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of AR Runner?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Innovative AR fitness game concept
- 💪 Effective workout and exercise motivation
- 😄 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🆓 No ads in free version
- ⭐ Great replay value and leaderboards
- 🎯 Fair premium pricing model
- 👥 Local multiplayer functionality
- 🏃 Combines gaming with physical activity
- 📱 Works well on newer iOS devices (when functioning)
- 🎨 Quality AR implementation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Ground detection failures
- 🐛 Targets drift and float out of view
- 🐛 App crashes occasionally
- 🐛 Camera permission issues
- 📉 Broken on newer phones despite past functionality
- ⚠️ Difficult to run while holding phone
- ⚠️ Awkward appearance when playing in public
- 💰 Additional premium paywall after purchase
- 🔧 Inconsistent performance across devices
- ⏱️ Slow ground detection process

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ground detection fails to initialize
- Targets drift higher and become unreachable
- App crashes on iPhone 13 Pro and newer devices
- Camera permission not requested properly
- Camera access issues on some devices
- Spelling errors in UI ("Appuyez pour commancer")
- Inconsistent performance on larger play fields
- Blocks and targets occasionally invisible
- Compatibility issues with iOS 11 on some devices

**Most requested features**

- VR/VR headset compatibility (Google Cardboard support)
- Cross-device multiplayer (connect multiple phones)
- Custom track creation
- Additional game modes and levels
- Video sharing for scores (not just screenshots)
- Apple Watch integration
- Adjustable UI elements (disable timer option)
- Tag/chase game mode
- Virtual obstacles and challenges
- Changeable enemy block colors
- Football field-sized play areas
- Racing mode for multiple players

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-runner/id1275938861/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-04-05*

I had it on my iPad and then download it on my phone so good you could even do small distances. I took it outside and did it on my sidewalk and I have a small sidewalk! Probably the best AR app you’ll ever get best game ever

### 1/5 — Well they broke it

*2025-09-09*

This worked back in 2017. But today, on a newer phone, inside and outside, plenty of room, the field doesn’t load. It can’t detect the ground. Somehow, they broke this app, and it shameful. It. Used to be a finicky fun game, but now it’s just a literal waste that I regret having spent money on.

### 5/5 — Игра

*2025-06-26*

Игра интересная но хотелось бы изменении в мульти плеере а именно то что можно было соревноваться с игроками на ростоянии либо в реальном времени либо чтобы момент игры игрока сохранялся и при старте игры у другого человека как соперник появлялся «призрак» игрока. Хотелось бы чтобы эта возможность была в бесплатной версии игры.

### 4/5 — Just needs house mode

*2025-03-31*

The game is good but if it had a house mode it would have been better

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2024-08-10, version 4.0*

Crashes every second

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2023-03-12*

Tons of fun thx!!! Started crashing occasionally on iphone 13 pro

### 1/5 — Never found the floor

*2022-06-27, version 4.0*

The app could never find where the floor was no matter how many times I restarted the detection. So essentially it was as if the marks were in mid air floating around.

### 5/5 — One of the only good AR games.

*2021-03-21*

I've always wanted to play AR and this app has been the only consistently great app. Combining fitness with AR is perfect. The games are fun and give virtual goals for your physical body. Epic definitely worth every penny.

### 5/5 — Custom tracks

*2020-04-12*

How they let us make custom tracks so we can cover more ground

### 5/5 — A very good game

*2020-03-17*

It makes me to exercise and it really makes me sweat and that to by enjoying 😍😍

## Frequently asked questions about AR Runner

### What is AR Runner?

AR Runner is an augmented reality sports game where players run through virtual checkpoints to set records and compete against others worldwide. It can be played indoors or outdoors, offering an active and engaging AR experience.

### What are the game modes in AR Runner?

The app features four game modes: Normal, where you activate spots in order; 30 Sec Rush, to activate the most spots in 30 seconds; Enemies, where you avoid enemies while activating spots; and Wall Punch, where you move your device through circles to activate them.

### Is AR Runner free to play?

Yes, AR Runner is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional content or features, but the core gameplay is accessible without cost.

### What devices is AR Runner compatible with?

AR Runner is a universal app designed for both iPhone and iPad. It utilizes ARKit, so compatible devices will be able to run the augmented reality features.

### How can I compete with other players?

You can compete with other players through global leaderboards, which track your performance across various challenges and game modes. The game also allows you to set new records and see how you rank against players worldwide.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2019-07-30

- Record Mode (Beta) : Record your runs with one tap right from the app. Save or share your recordings with other people. To ensure maximum stability please make sure your device is running the latest iOS.

### 3.0 — 2017-11-09

- Challenges: Put your skills to the test by completing 60 handcrafted challenges
- iPhone X support
- Other improvements
We hope you are enjoying AR Runner! If you have some time, please don't forget to leave us a review on the App Store. It would mean the world to us <3

### 2.0 — 2017-10-03

Local Multiplayer! New Game Mode!
We hope you are enjoying AR Runner! If you have some time, please don't forget to leave us a review on the App Store. It would mean the world to us <3

### 1.1.1 — 2017-09-26

- Photo Mode: Take a live photo of your score and the field. Tap "Share" to try it out!
- New App Store Icon
We hope you are enjoying AR Runner! If you have some time, please don't forget to leave us a review on the App Store. It would mean the world to us <3

### 1.1 — 2017-09-23

Introducing Photo Mode: The all-new Sharing now lets you take a live photo of your score and the field. Tap "Share" to try it out!

We hope you are enjoying AR Runner! If you have some time, please don't forget to leave us a review on the App Store. It would mean the world to us <3

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*