# Insects & Us — An Augmented Reality Story

> Augmented reality educational app exploring insect ecosystems and conservation. (iPhone/iPad app by Andreas Wuthe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insects-and-us/id1582679417 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andreas Wuthe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549662469)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 180 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2022-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insects-and-us/id1582679417/reviews.md

## What is Insects & Us?

Insects & Us invites you to explore a virtual, animated environment and engage with the interwoven stories of its inhabitants.

Insects serve as food for other animals, pollinate our crops, act as natural pest control agents and play a crucial part in turning dead organic matter into fertile soil. The numbers and diversity of insects have been in sharp decline though over the last few decades. If the trend continues it will dramatically affect human welfare.

Watch crickets, dragonflies, butterflies, beetles, and ants make their simple, yet vital contributions for a functioning ecosystem - whilst listening to four scientists talk about why they matter and what can be done to help.

Start exploring by scanning a well-lit, textured surface (like a table or a floor) with your smartphone or tablet. 'Tap and Hold' to place the virtual ecosystem on that surface. Once the Insects & Us story-world appears, select (‘Tap and Hold') one of five sparkling insects to start a story.

Featured Scientists: Dr. Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, PhD, Dr. Jessica Ware, PhD, Dr. Andreas Segerer and Peter Smithers.
Insects & Us was designed and directed by Kris Hofmann and produced by Animate Projects.
All 3D content was created and animated by R5 Region Five Media GmbH. Code by WAMMS, sound and music by Marian Mentrup.

The project was funded by the AWS Austrian Wirtschaftsservice and the FFF FilmFernsehFonds Bayern.

## Key features

- Augmented reality exploration
- Interactive virtual ecosystem
- Learn about insect roles
- Scientist interviews
- Story-driven learning
- Place ecosystem on surfaces

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insects-and-us/id1582679417/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Clever and fascinating AR

*2022-04-27*

Lovely animated app, turning my kitchen table into a little nature reserve complete with resident bug boffins!

## Frequently asked questions about Insects & Us

### What is Insects & Us?

Insects & Us is an augmented reality educational app that allows users to explore a virtual ecosystem and learn about the vital roles insects play in the environment. It features animated insects, scientist interviews, and interactive storytelling.

### How do I use Insects & Us?

To start exploring, scan a well-lit, textured surface like a table or floor with your device. Tap and hold to place the virtual ecosystem, then tap and hold on one of the sparkling insects to begin a story.

### What insects can I see in Insects & Us?

The app features crickets, dragonflies, butterflies, beetles, and ants. You can select one of these five sparkling insects to start a story and learn about their contributions to the ecosystem.

### Who are the featured scientists in Insects & Us?

The app features insights from Dr. Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, PhD, Dr. Jessica Ware, PhD, Dr. Andreas Segerer, and Peter Smithers. They discuss the importance of insects and conservation efforts.

### What devices does Insects & Us support?

Insects & Us is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires a device capable of running augmented reality experiences.

### Is Insects & Us free to download?

Yes, Insects & Us is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

### When was Insects & Us last updated?

The latest version of Insects & Us is 2.1.240, which was last updated on November 2, 2025. The app was initially released on April 6, 2022.

### What is the age rating for Insects & Us?

Insects & Us has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for young children to explore and learn about the natural world.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1.240 — 2025-11-02

- Upgraded Unity Version
- Adapted Custom Shadow Receiver Shaders
- Adapted Camera Permission Logic

### 2.0.224 — 2023-10-06

Added settings and guide
Added German subtitles
Various changes and improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2022-07-08

- Added optional German voiceover and UI localisation
- Possibly fixed safe area changes after device rotation
- Various minor changes and improvements

### 1.0 — 2022-04-07

No release notes.

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