# Biotope AR — Place Biomes in Your World

> Place Biomes in Your World (iPhone/iPad app by Frank Otto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biotope-ar/id6760707344 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frank Otto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769347442)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-05-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biotope-ar/id6760707344/reviews.md

## What is Biotope AR?

Biotope AR transforms any flat surface into a living, 
breathing ecosystem — right on your kitchen table, 
desk, or floor.

Place one of 8 real climate zones in augmented reality 
and watch it come alive. Control sunlight, rainfall and 
temperature with simple sliders. Trigger floods, frost, 
heat waves or drought and watch your ecosystem respond 
in real time.


WHAT'S INSIDE

8 REAL BIOMES
Tropical, Temperate, Arctic, Desert, Rainforest, 
Savanna, Tundra, Mediterranean. Each with authentic 
flora, fauna, weather and climate data.

LIVING FAUNA
Procedurally animated birds with full wing rigs, 6 
insect species with segmented bodies and wings, 
butterflies, and fireflies that glow after dark. Every 
creature responds to the health of your ecosystem.

DAY AND NIGHT CYCLE
Watch the sun arc across your table, colors shift from 
golden dawn to deep night. Speed up to 10x to watch a 
full day in seconds.

FOUR SEASONS
Switch between Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. 
Foliage color, ground texture and snowfall change 
dynamically.

REAL WEATHER
Rain falls, snow drifts, fog rolls in. Plants wilt in 
drought, insects disappear in frost, the pond ripples 
in heavy rain.

3D EXPLORER
No camera? No problem. A full 3D mode with pan and 
pinch orbit. Zero camera access required.

BIOME GUIDE
Deep-dive into all 8 climate zones. Temperature ranges, 
rainfall data, CO2 role, key species, threats and 
fascinating facts.

ECOLOGY QUIZ
12 questions across all biomes. Instant feedback, fact 
reveals after every answer, final score summary.

BIODIVERSITY SCORE
A live 0 to 100 score tracking plant, insect and bird 
populations. Watch it rise and fall as conditions change.


THE DEAL

No ads. No subscription. No paywall. No tracking.
Just the app.


LANGUAGE

Full English and German interface. Switch anytime 
in Settings.


TECHNICAL

AR mode: iPhone 6s or later, iOS 17, camera required.
3D mode: all devices, no camera needed.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-03-24

No release notes.

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