# BOB Shrine

> AI creature interaction app for making offerings to BOB. (iPhone/iPad app by Ian Cheng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-shrine/id1450014502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ian Cheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028910280)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-shrine/id1450014502/reviews.md

## What is BOB Shrine?

BOB Shrine allows you to make offerings to BOB (Bag of Beliefs), an AI-based creature by Ian Cheng. Name your shrine and choose from a growing variety of offerings. Caption your offering with a parental lesson. BOB Shrine will automate the production of your offering into an ongoing pattern of stimuli for BOB to receive.  If your BOB Shrine makes enough offerings, maybe one day BOB will visit…

BOB Shrine coincides with the United States premiere of BOB at Gladstone Gallery, New York. The first in a new series of artificial lifeforms, BOB takes the form of a chimeric branching serpent. For more information, please visit BOBS.AI

## Key features

- Create offerings for AI creature BOB
- Name and customize your shrine
- Choose from a variety of offerings
- Caption offerings with parental lessons
- Automated stimulus production for BOB
- Experience an interactive art installation

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-shrine/id1450014502/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game. More things please

*2024-08-29, version 1.7*

This game is great fun but I was wondering if we could have some more things. More archetypes and if you where able to customise the shrine would be amazing.
What if it reacted to weather. Also can we have our own customisable bob which can explore other shrines? We also need more things like insta for bob shrine news. But the game is great apart from what I think what make it better.

### 5/5 — Please fix

*2021-05-22*

The game will not load which is really depressing! Please fix your art looks really cool!

### 5/5 — Great app, more archetypes needed

*2019-09-28, version 1.7*

It’s a amazing app but when you get the proximity bomb it just seems over. We need more archetypes.

## Frequently asked questions about BOB Shrine

### What is BOB Shrine?

BOB Shrine is an app that allows users to make offerings to an AI creature named BOB, inspired by an art installation by Ian Cheng. It lets you create and automate stimuli for BOB to interact with.

### Is BOB Shrine free to download?

Yes, BOB Shrine is available for free on the App Store. It does not require any payment to download or use its core features.

### What devices does BOB Shrine support?

BOB Shrine is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for BOB Shrine?

BOB Shrine has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains minimal or no mature content.

### How often is BOB Shrine updated?

The app was last updated on August 29, 2019, with version 1.7. While updates are not frequent, the app provides a stable experience based on its last release.

### What do users like about BOB Shrine?

Users have rated BOB Shrine highly, with an average of 4.9 stars from 14 ratings. This suggests a very positive user sentiment towards the app's unique concept and execution.

### Does BOB Shrine have ads?

No, BOB Shrine does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy the interactive experience without any interruptions from ads.

### Can I play BOB Shrine offline?

The provided information does not specify offline play capabilities for BOB Shrine. It is likely that an internet connection may be required for certain interactive features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2019-08-29

Renaming your shrine costs 50% blessings
Bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2019-08-28

Social feed updates
Bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2019-05-06

- Bug Fixes

### 1.4 — 2019-04-26

- bug fixes
- support for multiple BOBs

### 1.3 — 2019-02-15

- dark mode
- offering timer
- bug fixes

## More apps by Ian Cheng

- [Bad Corgi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-corgi/id1057825958)

All apps by Ian Cheng: https://appshunter.io/developer/1028910280

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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 2026-06-16.*
