# Dino Dan: Dino Cam

> Augmented reality app to see and interact with dinosaurs in your environment. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinking Ship Interactive Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-dan-dino-cam/id509310519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sinking Ship Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/497765693)
- Category: Games, Photo & Video, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 297 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 764 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-dan-dino-cam/id509310519/reviews.md

## What is Dino Dan?

See and play with your very own dinosaurs! This cool augmented reality app lets you see a world of dinos. With Dino Cam, your camera-enabled device reveals dinosaurs all around you. Whether you're at home, outside or in between, just aim the camera and lifelike dinos will appear in the world you see through your camera.
 
And now, you can choose different weather for your dinos – Rain, Snow, Autumn Leaves, Cherry Blossoms, and the Northern Lights!
 
You can also scan specially marked Dino Dan and Dino Trek DVD cases to see dinosaurs come to life. 
 
Dino Cam has 22 dinos and that look, stomp, and roar just like the real thing! You get spiky tail-swinging Kentrosaurus for free and if you like his style, you can upgrade with 21 MORE dinos. 
 
You can buy dinosaurs INDIVIDUALLY or in packs: 
 
Dino Dan Pack: Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Stegosuaurus, Therizinosaurus, Giganotosaurus, Plesiosaur (If you’ve previously bought any of our ‘old’ dinos, this pack is free.)
 
Dino Dana Pack: Spinosaurus, Euoplocephalus, Kosmoceratops, Brachiosaurus, Diplodocus, Albertosaurus, Psittacosaurus
 
Dino Trek Pack: Megalodon, Stygimoloch, Deinosuchus, Baby Triceratops,  Futalognkosaurus
 
Dino Flyer Pack: Pterodactyl, Pterodaustro, Quetzalcoatlus

Small but Mighty Pack: Smilodon Baby, Mammoth Baby, Plesiosaur Baby, Quetzalcoatlus Baby, Albertosaurus Baby

Prehistoric mammals (Smilodon, Liyvyatan, Brontotheirum, Mammoth, Titanoboa)

Tiny Terrors (Pachy, Dromaeo, ARchaeopteryx, Microraptor)

Hungry Hungry Herbivores (Apatosaurus, Edmontosaurus, Hippodraco, Amargasaurus, Maiasaura)

Diverse Dinosaurs: Styracosaurus, Eustreptospondylus, Archelon, Titanis

Diverse Dinopack 2: Compsognathus , Gigantoraptor,  Dracorex, Diabloceratops, Europasaurus, Incisivosaurus

Diverse Dinosaur Pack 3 - Contains Nanuqsaurus, Ozraptor, Troodon, Sinornithosaurus, Corythosaurus, Ugruunaluk, Proceratosaurus, Eoraptor, Bellusaurus

Cool controls give you the power to make your dinos roar, flick their tails, snap their jaws and perform other actions.

You can also take and save pictures of your dinos or even email them to friends! Finally! Photographic evidence that dinos still walk (and fly) the earth.

*** We listened to your feedback and now Dino Cam can be used with or WITHOUT an AR marker. The app also switches seamlessly between these two modes for an easier and more enjoyable experience.

You can get the AR marker at DinoDan.com/marker

Dino Cam is brought to you by the makers of Dino Dan, Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures, and Dino Dana, the hit children's television series.

## Key features

- Augmented reality dinosaur encounters
- Interactive dino animations and sounds
- Customizable weather effects
- Scan DVD cases to unlock dinos
- Take and save dino photos
- AR marker optional

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trex | $0.99 | one-time |
| Augmented Reality Triceratops dinosaur. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Augmented Reality Stegosaurus dinosaur | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giganotosaurus Augmented Reality Dino. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Augmented reality Therizinosaurus dino | $0.99 | one-time |
| Augmented reality Plesiosaurus dino | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dino Dan Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dino Dana Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dino Flyer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dino Trek Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dino Dan?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Realistic and lifelike dinosaur models
- 📸 Cool AR photo feature with dinosaurs
- 🦕 Good variety of dinosaur species
- ✨ Scientifically accurate dinosaur designs
- 🎬 Dinosaur animations and interactive behaviors
- 👶 Engaging for dinosaur-loving children
- 🔄 Regular app updates with new content

**Cons**

- 💰 Extremely expensive in-app purchase model
- 🔒 Only one free dinosaur (Kentrosaurus) included
- 🐛 Purchased dinosaurs frequently don't unlock
- 💳 Deceptive monetization and clickbait pricing
- 😴 Limited gameplay variety and gets boring quickly
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- ⚠️ Poor customer support for purchase issues
- 🎮 Limited interactivity with dinosaurs
- 🖼️ Requires printing paper markers for some dinosaurs
- 🎥 No video recording capability

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchased dinosaur packs fail to unlock despite payment
- Double charging for purchases without unlocking dinosaurs
- App crashes when selecting certain dinosaurs (Triceratops)
- Dinosaurs not visible on iPad (only Pterodactyl shows)
- Buttons too large and cut off on smaller screens
- App incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions
- Restore purchase function unreliable
- Dinosaurs invisible or not rendering properly
- App installation failures
- White line artifact appears when touching dinosaurs

**Most requested features**

- Make all dinosaurs free or significantly cheaper
- Add ability to control dinosaur movements (run, attack)
- Video recording feature for dinosaur photos
- Multiple dinosaurs in single shot
- Dinosaur movement and interaction controls
- Recording/screenshot functionality
- Bundle pricing for dinosaur packs
- In-app currency system for unlocking dinosaurs
- Dinosaur encyclopedia with educational information
- Ground-based dinosaurs in addition to flying ones
- Baby dinosaurs
- Additional marine dinosaurs (Mosasaurus, Elasmosaurus, Basilosaurus)
- Dinosaur design updates for certain species
- Dinosaurs from expanded Dino Dex
- Remove white line when touching dinosaurs
- Fix iPad compatibility and display issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-dan-dino-cam/id509310519/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So good!

*2026-07-10*

This app is so amazing even though I have to pay for the packs. When I first downloaded it, I thought it would be a scam because that’s how a lot of three star apps act like. But then it felt like a five star app. I wish it had some better reviews. It’s a very good app. I think I will keep this my whole life.

### 5/5 — More Dino

*2025-05-18, version 5.0.1*

I wish it had dinosaurs from Dino Dex

### 1/5 — Me mad

*2025-03-29, version 5.0.1*

I bought Dino’s and I never got the Dino’s I bought

### 2/5 — Needs more

*2025-02-26*

The models and animations are cool, but it will be nice if we can control the dinosaurs like having them run and attack. Also there should be a recording feature too! Also see if you can have multiple dinosaurs in one shot.

### 4/5 — Could be better

*2024-12-29*

It’s been a long time since this game got a new update and because Dino Dex has now been released there should be some new dinosaurs in this. And I was wondering if you could change the design for Zuul and Nanotyrannus. All the creatures should be free and should have their own dino experiments.

### 3/5 — It’s ok

*2024-12-20, version 5.0.1*

Why is everyone locked I hate IT! Please fix it!
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### 1/5 — Extremely pay to play

*2024-04-19*

Dino Dan was my childhood and this app does not do it any justice, you literally can only have one dinosaur unless you pay a dollar or two. I wanna take pictures of tyrannosaurs, sauropods, even ceratopsians but I have to spend money on it all, I would’ve gave this game a 5 star if at least most of the dinosaurs were free. just a huge disappointment

### 1/5 — I hate this game

*2024-03-09, version 5.0.1*

I bout this game and I loved it until I bought the pack it didn’t iven let me do it I hate it sow much .

### 1/5 — Why do you have to pay for everything

*2022-12-18*

I was so excited to get this app but when I did I was disappointed we can only get kentrosaurus and I want all the Dino’s to be cheaper or free

### 5/5 — I love this

*2022-11-21*

Can you add mosasaurus elasmosaurus and basilosaurus

## Frequently asked questions about Dino Dan

### What does Dino Dan: Dino Cam do?

Dino Dan: Dino Cam is an augmented reality app that allows users to see and interact with lifelike dinosaurs in their surroundings. You can make them roar, stomp, and perform other actions, and even take photos of your encounters.

### How do I get more dinosaurs in the app?

The app comes with one free dinosaur, the Kentrosaurus. Additional dinosaurs can be purchased individually or in themed packs, such as the Dino Dan Pack, Dino Dana Pack, and Dino Flyer Pack.

### Can I use the app without an AR marker?

Yes, the app can now be used with or without an AR marker. It seamlessly switches between modes for a more enjoyable experience, and the AR marker can be obtained from DinoDan.com/marker.

### What kind of devices is Dino Cam compatible with?

The app utilizes your device's camera for augmented reality features. While specific OS versions are not detailed, it requires a camera-enabled device to function.

### What are some common use cases for Dino Cam?

Users can bring dinosaurs into their home or outdoor environments for imaginative play, educational purposes, or to create fun and shareable photos of dinosaurs in real-world settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.1 — 2022-11-10

Minor bug fixes

### 5.0.0 — 2022-11-08

New Dinos and Creatures Released: Toy Nanotyrannus, Toy Zuul, Bear, Caribou

### 4.9.0 — 2021-12-07

New Diverse Dinosaur Pack 3 - Contains Nanuqsaurus, Ozraptor, Troodon, Sinornithosaurus, Corythosaurus, Ugruunaluk, Proceratosaurus, Eoraptor, Bellusaurus

### 4.8.0 — 2021-10-26

New Diverse Dinopack 2 - Contains Compsognathus , Gigantoraptor,  Dracorex, Diabloceratops, Europasaurus, Incisivosaurus

### 4.7.1 — 2021-09-10

Minor Bug Fixes

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