# Goodnight Lad > Augmented reality app that animates a children's book. (iPhone/iPad app by Bradley Grimm.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodnight-lad/id1013894831 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bradley Grimm](https://appshunter.io/developer/593288601) - Category: Entertainment, Books - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 223 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-07-08 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodnight-lad/id1013894831/reviews.md ## What is Goodnight Lad? The accompanying app for our magical children's book, Goodnight Lad. Point this app at the book and it comes to life. It is like a window into a hidden world as the characters from the book are dancing and playing on each page. Follow the journey of a boy who just won't go to sleep, and two tired parents to travel around the world to help him tire out. Interact with the characters, listen to the narrator, and search for secrets hidden on each page. Your kids will find a new love for reading as they experience the future of books. This app requires a children's book in order to function completely. The book can be purchased from our website for $19.99: http://www.goodnightlad.com/ The app also works with a sample page from the book. This page can be downloaded and should be printed out. http://www.goodnightlad.com/demo ## Key features - Augmented reality book animation - Interactive characters - Narrated story - Hidden secrets to find - Enhanced reading experience ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodnight-lad/id1013894831/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Kids said, "it's awesome!" *2015-12-31, version 1.0.4* Works great on our iPad and iPhone. iPad is best for two page view. Love how engaging the application is. Can't wait for more. ### 1/5 — No sound for IPhone 6 Plus *2015-12-12, version 1.0.4* The visual animation works for the book but no sound at all on my IPhone 6 Plus. Disappointing since the 6 plus has the largest viewing screen. ### 5/5 — My 3 year old loves it...and so do I! *2015-10-03, version 1.0.0* This book is a fun read and an enjoyable interactive reading experience. Definitely worth the price of admission. Your kids will love it! ### 5/5 — Awesome use of augmented reality! *2015-07-23, version 1.0.0* Love love this book. Got it through kickstarter and everyone I've shown the book borrow my iPad and buy couple copies as surprise gifts. I hope he continues making more books I'd love to have a collection for my son to grow up with. ### 5/5 — Excellent augmented book *2015-07-18, version 1.0.0* The book and app work just as promised in the Kickstarter campaign. It is a delight. I look forward to giving it to my sons for their birthday. ### 5/5 — Absolutely stunning! *2015-07-17, version 1.0.0* It makes the story come to life off the page. It will even read to you or your kids. Interactive and 3D. What a great Kickstarter to be involved in! All I can say is this is stunning. I'm excited I was part of it. This is the future of books. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2015-07-16, version 1.0.0* We got our book and downloaded the app last night. Our two year old laughed uncontrollably while he played with the pages as they came alive. Thank you so much for making bed time a little easier! ### 5/5 — Wow! *2015-07-15, version 1.0.0* Just got my book. All I can say is Wow! ### 5/5 — Truly phenomenal! *2015-07-14, version 1.0.0* Love this book and app! Wish I'd had it when my kids were little. Having fun exploring the interactions on each page myself and can't wait to gift one to a lucky little kid! ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2015-07-13, version 1.0.0* Be sure to tap the images on screen to interact with the story. So cool! ## Frequently asked questions about Goodnight Lad ### What is Goodnight Lad? Goodnight Lad is an augmented reality app designed to bring the "Goodnight Lad" children's book to life. When you point your device at the book's pages, characters animate and interact, creating an immersive storytelling experience. ### How do I use Goodnight Lad? To use Goodnight Lad, you need the accompanying "Goodnight Lad" children's book. Point your device's camera at the pages of the book, and the app will overlay animated characters and scenes onto the real-world view. ### Where can I buy the Goodnight Lad book? The "Goodnight Lad" book can be purchased for $19.99 from the developer's website at http://www.goodnightlad.com/. The app requires the physical book to function completely. ### Does Goodnight Lad work without the book? While the app requires the book for its full functionality, you can download and print a sample page from the website (http://www.goodnightlad.com/demo) to test the app's features. ### What devices does Goodnight Lad support? Goodnight Lad is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem. ### How often is Goodnight Lad updated? The latest version of Goodnight Lad is 1.0.7, which was last updated on October 23, 2018. Updates are not frequent, with the last one being several years ago. ### What is the age rating for Goodnight Lad? Goodnight Lad has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and older. ### Does Goodnight Lad have ads? No, Goodnight Lad does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.7 — 2018-10-23 - Secret star, extra costumes, stickers, and scratch & find are now available to all. - Minor bug fixes. ### 1.0.5 — 2016-05-13 - Bug fixes. - Added ability to remove bottom text. ### 1.0.4 — 2015-11-07 - Fix for sound effects not playing. ### 1.0.3 — 2015-10-22 - Fixed bug in language picker. - Fixed bug with shifting hair. ### 1.0.2 — 2015-10-14 - Added 13 new languages to the app. - Added new modes for Pirate and Lily. - Fixes for lower memory devices. ## More apps by Bradley Grimm - [Marvelous Machines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marvelous-machines/id1205353856) All apps by Bradley Grimm: https://appshunter.io/developer/593288601 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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