# Garden Eel AR/VR — AR/VR garden eel app

> AR/VR app for viewing and interacting with garden eels in virtual and real environments. (iPhone/iPad app by KENSHI DOI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-eel-arvr/id980831649 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KENSHI DOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/709264908)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-eel-arvr/id980831649/reviews.md

## What is Garden Eel AR/VR?

"Garden Eel AR/VR" is the AR/VR version of "Garden Eel".
It provides a realistic experience of viewing garden eels in the virtual sea through your iOS device.
There are six viewing modes and can be switched by tapping switch view icon(right bottom of the screen):
1) single view mode
2) front camera mode
3) back camera mode
4) side by side mode(for iPhone/iPod touch with VR viewing box)
5) 3D lens mode(for iPhone/iPod touch with 3D lens attachment and VR viewing box)
6) 360 degree rendering mode
7) AR mode
In AR mode, white circles appears on  detected planes and you can add garden eels on these planes by tapping them.
You can adjust VR parameters by VR menu(left bottom icon).
You can capture screen image by tapping right-top corner of the screen(camera icon).
You can synchronize display contents between multiple iOS devices by tapping synchronize icon at the same timing.
By tapping right-middle of the screen in camera mode(face detection icon), you can turn on face detection. Garden eels will follow faces!!
Switching face detection mode to garden eel overlay mode, garden eels will appear on top of faces detected by camera. This is for portrait photo.
You can grow garden eels via another app "Garden Eel". Then you can download your own garden eels via iCloud by tapping left top corner(iCloud icon).

## Key features

- AR and VR viewing modes
- Six distinct viewing options
- Place eels on detected planes in AR
- Eels follow detected faces
- Synchronize across multiple devices
- Capture screen images
- Download custom eels via iCloud

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-eel-arvr/id980831649/reviews.md

### 3/5 — A little clunky

*2020-06-23*

The app is a bit slow to respond in VR camera overlay. I could not get the photo capture feature to work, so I ended up taking a screenshot. I’m not sure what the face recognition feature is for either.

### 5/5 — Revolutionary

*2015-06-25*

It's amazing. You have to see it to believe it. Highly recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about Garden Eel AR/VR

### What is Garden Eel AR/VR?

Garden Eel AR/VR is an application that allows users to view and interact with garden eels in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) environments. It offers various viewing modes to enhance the experience.

### Does Garden Eel AR/VR have ads?

Yes, Garden Eel AR/VR contains advertisements. As a free application, ads are displayed to support its development and availability.

### What devices is Garden Eel AR/VR compatible with?

Garden Eel AR/VR is compatible with Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to leverage the capabilities of these iOS platforms.

### Can I use Garden Eel AR/VR offline?

The provided information does not specify offline functionality for Garden Eel AR/VR. Features like iCloud synchronization suggest an internet connection may be required for full functionality.

### How do I add garden eels in AR mode?

In AR mode, white circles will appear on detected planes. You can add garden eels to these planes by simply tapping on them.

### Can garden eels follow my face in Garden Eel AR/VR?

Yes, you can enable face detection by tapping the face detection icon in camera mode. Garden eels will then follow detected faces, and can also be set to overlay detected faces for portrait photos.

### How often is Garden Eel AR/VR updated?

The latest version of Garden Eel AR/VR is 1.38, last updated on August 9, 2021. This indicates updates are not extremely frequent, but the app has seen development.

### What is the age rating for Garden Eel AR/VR?

Garden Eel AR/VR has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged four and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.38 — 2021-08-09

Added app link to "Jellyfish AR/VR 2".

### 1.37 — 2021-01-23

Added support to iPhone X/11/12 in VR mode(by adjusting view distance).

### 1.36 — 2020-09-06

Minor bug fix.

### 1.35 — 2020-05-26

Updated app links (Snow Globe AR/VR, Bubbles AR/MR)

### 1.34 — 2019-08-06

Added link to new virtual pet app "Morph AR".

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