# ARcheology - Dig Up History — A museum in your pocket

> Augmented reality app for digging up and learning about dinosaurs. (iPhone/iPad app by Uprooted Software Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archeology-dig-up-history/id1440322910 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Uprooted Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357730485)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 222 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archeology-dig-up-history/id1440322910/reviews.md

## What is ARcheology?

Let’s dig up some dinosaurs! ARcheology uses the power of augmented reality (AR) to turn anywhere into a dinosaur museum. You can dig for bones in the bedroom, find skeletons in your shed and terrify yourself with a life-sized T-Rex.

ARcheology is really easy to use, which makes it great for young, would-be palaeontologists. Just open the app and point your phone at a flat bit of floor, confirm the placement and you’ll see the outline of your dig overlaid on the ground. 

All you need to do now is get shovelling to discover the giant beast that’s lying there.

Tap on the screen and a progress bar shows how much earth you’ll need to shift. You don’t really need to look at it, though. The bones don’t take a lot of work to uncover. 

When you’ve discovered your dinosaur the app will tell you what it is and urge you to move closer to find out some interesting facts about it. 

Found your first dino and all of its bones? You can now either start another dig and discover a fresh skeleton, or you use the View option to make the current dinosaur appear upright, so you can view it from every angle. 

It’s tons of fun for dino diggers of all ages.

We do not collect any user information.

## Key features

- Augmented reality dinosaur digging
- Discover and uncover dinosaur skeletons
- View life-sized dinosaurs
- Learn dinosaur facts
- Interactive bone excavation
- Multiple dinosaur discoveries

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archeology-dig-up-history/id1440322910/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2022-07-20*

They have 5 dinosaurs but great game we need more of them!

### 5/5 — SUPER DOPE

*2020-10-14*

I am a grown adult but can I just say how awe-striking and brilliant it is to be able to dig up dinosaurs in your living room and see the full skeleton assembled in your home, walk around it, get up close to it, and all that? Highly recommend, plus I love the nice touch with giving you facts about dinosaurs. Well worth $7. This is a fantastic and fun resource for children and adults alike.

### 2/5 — Crashes and doesn’t work properly

*2020-07-28*

What a shame it doesn’t work properly. It’s a nice idea but really difficult to use. I’d like my money back!

**Developer response:** Hi,

I’m terribly sorry to hear that it is not working out for you. You can request a full refund through Apple. if you’d like you can provide extra information at support@uprootedsoftware.com and I will look into the issues you are experiencing

### 4/5 — Great fun for a four year old but needs camera

*2020-04-20*

This an excellent app, my son loves it and we go hunting through the forest looking for bones. 

However once you’ve found the bones there’s no way to take a photo of your child next to the assembled skeleton he just found. All you can do is take a screen shot which leaves the buttons on the screen

With the ability to take AR pictures of the dinosaurs discovered added to his App I would give this 5 stars. 

Thanks.

### 5/5 — Great App but..how do I reset it?

*2020-04-11*

Love this App. Keeps my grandson amused. How can I reset it to start the hunt again?

**Developer response:** I am very happy to hear that you are getting so much joy from the app!

There is currently no official way to reset it, but I will make sure to add a button in the next update. In the mean time you could uninstall the app and re-download it if you are desperate for a reset.

Happy digging!

### 4/5 — Aaaaaaaaaa

*2020-04-07*

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

### 1/5 — Question

*2020-04-07*

Is their just 5 dinosaurs for a fiver?

### 5/5 — My 5 and 3 year old love it

*2020-04-06*

I wish we could have an indoor mode, with a slightly smaller scale 
Because it’s really hard for little ones to visualise the dinos in small spaces 

Outside it’s amazing tho

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, it’s so uplifting to hear your kids are having fun with it!
When in ‘View’ mode there is a button to change the scale of the dinosaur. I will aim to make it more clear in a future update, thanks to your helpful feedback.

### 4/5 — Like the game but,

*2020-03-14*

I love this game a lot but after you dig up one part, you have to go to the menu and click that same dinosaur again and do everything all over and all that it saves is the Dino pieces that you found. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t make me waste five dollars!!

Take your time. I’ll play but PLEASE make a update.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your review.

I would love to understand your thoughts better. Please contact me at hello@uprootedsoftware.com if you want to expand on your thoughts!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2020-02-22*

It’s so good I want to play on it everyday
Says Harry 🌈😊😛

## Frequently asked questions about ARcheology

### What is ARcheology?

ARcheology is an augmented reality application that allows users to dig for and discover dinosaur skeletons in their own environment. It provides an interactive and educational way to learn about prehistoric creatures.

### How does ARcheology work?

Simply open the app and point your device at a flat surface. The app will overlay a dig site where you can virtually 'shovel' to uncover dinosaur bones and eventually a full skeleton.

### Is ARcheology suitable for children?

Yes, ARcheology is designed to be easy to use and is rated for ages 4 and up. It's a fun and engaging way for young palaeontologists to learn.

### What devices support ARcheology?

ARcheology is supported on iPhones and iPads, utilizing their augmented reality capabilities.

### How much does ARcheology cost?

ARcheology is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.

### Does ARcheology collect user information?

No, the developers explicitly state that they do not collect any user information, ensuring privacy for all users.

### How often is ARcheology updated?

The app was last updated on March 7, 2024, with version 1.80. This indicates ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### Can I view the dinosaurs after I find them?

Yes, once you've discovered a dinosaur, you can use the 'View' option to make it appear upright. This allows you to examine the complete skeleton from all angles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.80 — 2024-03-07

- Improved overall performance, reducing battery usage.
- Added Game Center support to track your achievements and show off to your friends!

### 1.70 — 2020-06-08

Due to popular feedback:
- Added a screenshot button to help build memories
- You can now clear your previous progress
- Now you can increase the dig speed

Fixes:
- Fixed missing French translations

### 1.61 — 2020-03-11

-Added a quiz mode to test your learning!

### 1.51 — 2019-12-07

-Improved People Occlusion
-Improved appearance of icons
-Fixed 'ghosting' issue on some iPads

### 1.5 — 2019-09-25

- Added People Occlusion for more realistic augmented reality!
- Improved experience on iPhone XR
- Improved user experience when scrolling through fact cards
- Fixed back button alignment
- Added English (GB)

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