# Ko-cha — Phone Tag - Frenemy Shooter > AR shooter for real-world tag games using phone cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by Head Shot Mofo Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ko-cha/id1588802152 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Head Shot Mofo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588802154) - Category: Sports, Games, Adventure, Strategy - Price: Free - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 287 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-03-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ko-cha/id1588802152/reviews.md ## What is Ko? Ko-cha weaponises your phone with AR, so you can have paintball style battles anywhere in the real world. The weapons are augmented, so no one around you can see what you’re up to. This means you can play in locations you could never dream of taking a laser tag gun, paintball gun, Nerf gun or a super soaker. Play a game in your local park, woodland, waste ground or museum. Within the app we have a bunch of games for you to play, complete with objectives, rules and tutorials. All players are also automatically part of our Assassin League, where you can raid the kudos from other players to unlock weapons, skins and rise through the ranks of all Ko-cha assassins. How does it work? Each ko-cha captures a photo, which is turned into an animated kill video, that gets sent to the phone of whoever you targeted. Ko-cha works on face detection. The skill is in being able to catch your opponents at a time (or from an angle) they never saw coming. Just like paintball and laser tag, there is a lot to learn and a lot to get good at. Features - Ko-cha only requires your phone. - If your friends have the app you can target them directly and your shots will go straight to their phone, notify them, play the video and score the 'kill' on both your phones. - You don't necessarily need to know your opponents. Ko-cha detects all willing combatants within 100m of you. This also makes it extremely simple to start a game. Just zero your score and go for it. - You can shoot anyone. Your target person doesn't need to have the app. Ko-cha creates short videos of your shots which you can also send via SMS, WhatsApp etc. - You can shoot any photo in your camera roll. - Choose from a variety of weapons. More will be added over time. - Pick a skin you're recognised in and celebrate your target's demise. Built for Action Real people move fast. In order for users to engage in proper combat skmade targeting as easy as possible. As easy as taking a photo. Buttons have been created large, functionality quick and simple - all accessible from the central viewfinder. Pinch to zoom and you can hit your targets from much further away than you could reasonably expect to with an actual paintball gun. This app gives you the immediate, anarchic and competitive hunt that takes you back to creeping around with a water pistol like you did as a kid. Whether it's sniping through your photo library or engaging in real life splurge wars (discrete enough to be played at work or in a museum), Ko-cha is loaded with opportunities to mess about, create rich times with your pals, join like minded others for free games in your city and go up against that girl in the bus right now. Notes: - The Ko-cha app is free to play and will in time offer in-game purchases and assets you can earn. - Ko-cha works on face detection, not face recognition. Manual targeting is required. It also makes the app incredibly versatile, only limited in it's application by the boundaries of imagination and instinct for mischief. - Having Location enabled and the app running (at least in the background) is essential for targeting local players or being targeted. Your location data is used for no other purpose. - Your 48 most recent Hit and Kill photographs are kept on our servers only for the purposes of you accessing them. Your photos are not used for any other purpose. All photos are deleted from our servers as the galleries replace them with more recent photos. - Some operational issues may arise if you have a significant number of apps running simultaneously in the background. To avoid this during play consider closing unnecessary apps. Ko-cha collects Device ID and Location data for the sole purpose of enabling targeting of other players. No user data whatsoever is provided to third parties for marketing purposes. For further details please check out: https://www.ko-cha.com/terms-and-conditions https://www.ko-cha.com/privacy-policy ## Key features - AR weaponization of phone - Paintball-style battles - Animated kill videos - Face detection targeting - Play anywhere discreetly - Variety of weapons - Community status ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ko-cha/id1588802152/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Incredible fun! *2024-05-14, version 2.0.4* A few of us got together to see if you could really play like they do on TikTok. We played a simple game to get the most points in a train station. In hindsight I don’t think the security would have cared less had they known what we were up to, but when you’re in the midst it feels properly intense. So much adrenaline! ### 5/5 — Banging *2022-06-22, version 1.0.1* Free laser tag - with phones - what’s not to love? Great fun for you and your mates… ### 5/5 — This is Awesome! *2022-04-07, version 1.0.0* What a great idea, an app that allows you to shoot family, friends and strangers with your phone. From exploding rainbow clouds to splurge guns, this is a unique idea. Great games to play outdoors for singles. families and large groups. Will this be the next big thing? I think so! ### 5/5 — Brilliant app *2022-03-29, version 1.0.0* A great app for getting my kids to be active. Very unique idea. My kids love it and it’s great to play as a family. ### 5/5 — Wow *2022-03-29, version 1.0.0* Thought it was a bit gimmicky but man was i wrong. So enjoyable shooting the boss unawares:-) only problem i have now is my sons wants a phone to play too ### 5/5 — Action-packed, energetic and hilarious! *2022-03-29, version 1.0.0* I love playing Ko-Cha! Me and my boyfriend have been running around giggling like lunatics! The real life gameplay is so epic and unique, as it gets you moving and interacting in real life. I like it because it’s different from other gaming apps as it gets you up and out your seat. 💕 Try it out, you will love it! I am looking forward to playing in larger groups and running around in the sun. I think it would be amazing for keeping groups of kids entertained and energised! ### 5/5 — 10/10 *2022-03-29, version 1.0.0* Top game, we’re having too much fun with it in the office 🤣 ### 5/5 — Happy parent *2022-03-29, version 1.0.0* Finally an app you can play with your kids and really enjoy it with them. Many thanks a great app ### 5/5 — This is amazing..so much fun *2022-03-29, version 1.0.0* There is no need to argue about screen time with this one. I reckon if you can’t beat them join them. ### 5/5 — Excellent for road trips and much more. *2022-03-28, version 1.0.0* It can really brighten up an otherwise dull road trip and in my opinion this app is the 21st century’s answer to the kids game “It”, but better. The only limits are the players’ imagination - mischief incoming! 😜 ## Frequently asked questions about Ko ### What is KO-CHA? KO-CHA is an AR shooter that weaponizes your phone for real-world paintball-style battles. It allows you to engage in combat anywhere, sending animated kill videos to your targets. ### How does KO-CHA work? KO-CHA uses face detection to target opponents. When you 'shoot' a target, it captures a photo, turns it into an animated kill video, and sends it to the target's phone, scoring a 'kill' on both devices. ### Can I play KO-CHA with people who don't have the app? Yes, you can shoot any photo in your camera roll or target individuals who don't have the app. KO-CHA creates short videos of your shots that can be sent via SMS or WhatsApp. ### Where can I play KO-CHA? KO-CHA is designed for play anywhere, including parks, museums, or even discreetly at work. Its augmented reality nature means you can play in locations where traditional paintball or laser tag would be impossible. ### Does KO-CHA have ads? KO-CHA is free to play and does not contain advertisements. Future in-game purchases and earnable assets may be offered. ### What devices does KO-CHA support? KO-CHA is available for iPhone and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for KO-CHA? KO-CHA has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older. ### How often is KO-CHA updated? The latest version of KO-CHA is 2.1.9, last updated on February 26, 2026. Updates typically add new weapons and features to enhance gameplay. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.2 — 2026-08-12 Bug fix: Removed the asset rewards that were showing at the launch of a new account. ### 2.2.1 — 2026-07-30 We've made several improvements to enhance the Ko-cha! experience, including: Added countdown and game timers to the Set Timers page, Moved "Ko-cha one of your photos" to the Main Menu for easier access, Improved Raid Mode by replacing the weapon carousel count with a clearer "Raids Left" indicator, Updated post-registration mission videos and guidance text to improve onboarding, Refreshed the Water Bomb animation with updated visual assets, Updated Main Menu options and linked content for improved navigation and usability. As always, we've also made general improvements and fixes to provide a smoother gameplay experience. ### 2.2.0 — 2026-06-02 This latest version introduces a daily Battle Bonus, which rewards you for coming out on top in skirmishes with mates in your every day life. We have also introduced a way to ensure the players you RAID always appear in your Target Select. Inviting your mates to be your Frenemy means you will never miss out on raiding their kudos again. ### 2.1.9 — 2026-02-26 Thanks for using Ko-Cha! You can now have even more fun battling your friends anywhere at anytime. Here's what we've changed: • Battle Bonuses awarded at midnight whenever you get into a skirmish and end the day with Kudos • Fixed bugs and made performance enhancements Now download/update and go have some fun! ### 2.1.8 — 2026-01-22 Thanks for using Ko-Cha! You can now have even more fun battling your friends anywhere at anytime. Here's what we've changed: • Added new Battle Bonus feature • Fixed bugs and made performance enhancements Now download/update and go have some fun! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*