# Hudson & Rex: Rex At Home — Play with a virtual AR dog!

> Augmented reality app to interact with a virtual dog and take photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Shaftesbury Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hudson-and-rex-rex-at-home/id1554881067 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shaftesbury Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/640374231)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 196 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hudson-and-rex-rex-at-home/id1554881067/reviews.md

## What is Hudson & Rex?

Hudson & Rex: Rex at Home is a free augmented reality photo app featuring Rex, the beloved canine partner of detective Charlie Hudson, from the hit Citytv television series Hudson & Rex.  

Bring a virtual 3D Rex to life in your house! 

With a few simple taps a virtual Rex will respond to a series of pre-determined commands like sitting, laying down and even catching a ball. Take a photo of yourself (or your pet) with Rex and share it instantly with your family and friends. Featuring cutting-edge volumetric capture technology, it’s like Rex is right there in the room with you! 

Features: 

• Augmented Reality Photo mode	 
• Photo-realistic 3D German Sheppard 
• Selection of real dog behaviours 
• Simple, pick up and play functionality  

What to expect:   

When the app is first opened, fans will see a splash screen and a short tutorial setup screen. They then proceed to the calibration stage. The player is prompted to scan the floor. A ghost image of the plane detection’ appears, and the player is prompted to “place” the scene. 

The gameplay experience occurs in a two-foot diameter play area with photo-realistic holograms superimposed on the player’s real-world environment as viewed through the player’s portable device. A clean and straightforward UI presents two elements critical for the experience. The first is the bottom scene selection, where they can select different poses of Rex, and second is the menu button, where the player can readjust the AR scene, learn more about the television show, the app, and find out more exciting news!

## Key features

- Augmented Reality Photo mode
- Photo-realistic 3D German Shepherd
- Real dog behaviors
- Simple, pick up and play functionality
- Volumetric capture technology

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hudson-and-rex-rex-at-home/id1554881067/reviews.md

### 3/5 — PLEASE READ

*2023-03-08*

So it does look like the photos but all you can do is pose the dog- like- that's it?

### 5/5 — SO GOOD

*2021-11-08, version 1.0.1*

GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD
GOOD!!!!

### 5/5 — Love Rex

*2021-06-28*

Great app, At last we can use in the UK 🐶

### 4/5 — Good

*2021-04-27, version 1.0*

The app perfectly delivers on what is promised, but after a few minutes of taking pictures it gets boring fast.

## Frequently asked questions about Hudson & Rex

### What is Rex At Home?

Rex At Home is a free augmented reality app that lets you bring a virtual 3D model of Rex, the dog from the "Hudson & Rex" TV series, into your real-world environment. You can interact with him and take photos.

### How do I use Rex At Home?

After a brief tutorial and calibration where you scan your floor, you can place Rex in your environment. You can then select different poses and commands for him to perform.

### Does Rex At Home have ads?

No, Rex At Home does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

### What devices is Rex At Home compatible with?

Rex At Home is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It utilizes augmented reality features, so device compatibility may vary.

### What age rating is Rex At Home?

Rex At Home has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger audiences and families.

### How often is Rex At Home updated?

The app was last updated on May 12, 2021, with version 1.0.1. Further update frequency is not specified in the provided data.

### What are the user reviews like for Rex At Home?

Based on the limited data, Rex At Home has a rating of 4.0 stars from 2 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user reception.

### Can I play Rex At Home offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. Augmented reality features often require a stable environment and may benefit from an internet connection for certain functionalities.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2021-05-12

General improvements.

### 1.0 — 2021-04-26

No release notes.

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