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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 29, 2017
  • December 18, 2022

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About

This app brings physical books to life using augmented reality. Point your device at marked pages to interact with characters, play games, and discover hidden objects. It aims to make reading more engaging and educational for children.

Augmented reality book animation
Interactive character play
Coloring activities
Hidden object games
In-app music
Photo and video capture
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What users say

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What's New in Hippo Magic

4.0.1

December 18, 2022

Updated scanning process!

User reviews

The Three Little Pigs

The app is interesting.

Used to work great

Over the past two years this app has been a real disappointment. It stopped working all together awhile back, but now it only half works. Don’t waste your money on the books.

Has potential but not executed

Cool concept but not user friendly what so ever. As an adult it’s frustrating to navigate the layout. Simplicity needs to be a priority with this.

Wonderful App Concept but poor functionality

The interactive App concept is amazing and my kid loves it! But need to enhance the responsiveness of the QR codes as it is taking too long to load and my kid looses interest while waiting. Also, the sound not coming up! I tried checking the speakers and everything is correctly tuned but the sound not coming up! I would suggest enhancing it and adding more activities so we keep purchasing this type of books because we love the idea.
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ABC Fun with Mickey

Pretty cool. I wish it did different things each page. It did the same thing just different letters. Except the last page did a magical alphabet show. I also wish I could hear what Mickey was saying. I mean his mouth was moving, clearly saying something. Maybe no moving mouth with no sound or sound with the moving mouth. That would be my advice.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Camera not working, shows black screen

Bug

App freezing or getting stuck at 69% download

Bug

Inconsistent page recognition and AR functionality

Bug

Sound not working despite volume being on

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Animate full book, not just select pages

Feature

Improve instructions and onboarding

Feature

Add more interactive elements across all pages

Feature

Enhance responsiveness and stability

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FAQ

What does the Hippo Magic app do?

The Hippo Magic app uses augmented reality to bring physical children's books to life. When you point your device at specific pages marked with the Little Hippo logo, characters and scenes will animate, offering interactive experiences.

What are the key features of the Hippo Magic app?

Key features include playing with favorite characters, coloring activities, finding hidden objects, playing music, and taking photos and videos. These interactive elements are designed to make reading more engaging and educational.

How do I use the app with my books?

Simply open the app and point your device's camera at the pages in your Little Hippo books that have the logo at the bottom. The augmented reality magic will then come to life on your screen.

What if I have trouble using the app?

If you encounter any issues, you can read the tips provided within the app or follow the instructions on the back of the book. For further assistance, you can email info@littlehippoar.com, and they will do their best to help.

Is the Hippo Magic app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.