# Backyard Safari — An augmented reality adventure

> Augmented reality app to view, pose, and photograph wild animals. (iPhone/iPad app by MPV Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-safari/id1279544871 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MPV Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242475362)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-safari/id1279544871/reviews.md

## What is Backyard Safari?

This fun app allows you to view wild animals through the lens of your iPhone with Augmented Reality.

You can move an animal around by dragging it with your finger and rotate it with a two finger rotate gesture. When you are ready pose and take some pictures with it. Amaze your friends and your kids.

This app comes with the Tiger for free and additional animals are available with a small one time purchase. Currently we offer the following animals:

• Bear
• Crocodile
• Elephant
• Gazelle
• Giraffe
• Hippo
• Jaguar
• Lion
• Rhino
• Tiger
• Zebra

## Key features

- Augmented reality animal viewing
- Interactive animal manipulation
- Pose and photograph animals
- Free tiger included
- Additional animals available for purchase

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiger | Free | one-time |
| Crocodile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elephant | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giraffe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hippo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jaguar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rhino | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zebra | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Animals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gazelle | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-safari/id1279544871/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Only One!

*2025-09-24, version 1.1*

There’s Only A Tiger And That’s It!

### 1/5 — You have to buy the animals

*2020-12-12, version 1.1*

What?

### 5/5 — Jem me se peian atr animal

*2019-02-23*

Cool cool cool 😎

## Frequently asked questions about Backyard Safari

### What animals can I see in Backyard Safari?

Backyard Safari includes a free Tiger. Additional animals like the Bear, Crocodile, Elephant, Gazelle, Giraffe, Hippo, Jaguar, Lion, Rhino, and Zebra are available for purchase.

### How do I interact with animals in Backyard Safari?

You can move animals by dragging them with your finger and rotate them using a two-finger gesture. This allows you to position them for photos.

### Is Backyard Safari free to download?

Yes, Backyard Safari is free to download and includes the Tiger animal at no cost. Additional animals can be purchased individually.

### What devices support Backyard Safari?

Backyard Safari is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Backyard Safari?

Backyard Safari has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger audiences.

### How often is Backyard Safari updated?

The latest version of Backyard Safari is 1.1, which was last updated on September 27, 2017. Updates may occur periodically.

### Does Backyard Safari have ads?

No, Backyard Safari does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted experience.

### What do users like about Backyard Safari?

Users appreciate the augmented reality feature that allows them to interact with animals in their environment and take photos. The inclusion of a free animal is also a positive point.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-09-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Added thumbnail images for each animal 
• Added support for Spanish

### 1.0 — 2017-09-19

No release notes.

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