# Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt — Lloyd of the Flies AR Trail!

> Augmented reality trail experience with Lloyd of the Flies characters. (iPhone/iPad app by Aardman Animations Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lloyd-of-the-flies-ar-bug-hunt/id6449039283 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aardman Animations Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/544691491)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Adventure, Family
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 400 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lloyd-of-the-flies-ar-bug-hunt/id6449039283/reviews.md

## What is Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt?

Bring Lloyd of the Flies to life in 3D with this interactive, family augmented reality trail experience!


Download the app, find your local Bug Hunt host venue, enter their unique location code and follow the trail of markers to go on a very unique trail to find Lloyd and his friends along the way. Each marker will unlock a different interactive augmented reality scene, allowing you to pose alongside the characters, take photos and share them with your friends and family as you tick off your bug list.


**Please note, this app can only be used at venues currently hosting the Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt**


These photos of your day out can be saved as memories and shared on social media – tag @Lloyd_OFTheFlies in all your uploads!


For more information and to find your nearest trail head to: https://linktr.ee/lloydoftheflies


Developed by Aardman, the original creators of Shaun the Sheep and Wallace & Gromit.



Lloyd of the Flies A.R. Bug Hunt has been optimised for Apple officially supported devices running iOS 16 and later (see iPhone models compatible with iOS 16 – Apple Support (UK). However the app should still work on devices from iPhone 8 and iPad 2017 onwards as long as they are running iOS 15 or above.


Please email feedback@aardman.com if you experience any technical difficulties.

## Key features

- Augmented reality character interactions
- Location-based AR trail markers
- Photo capture and sharing
- Interactive scenes
- Family-friendly experience
- Unlockable content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lloyd-of-the-flies-ar-bug-hunt/id6449039283/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ⭐️

*2024-07-25*

Worked brilliantly -great fun!

### 1/5 — Disappointing — when it worked 🙁

*2024-06-15*

When it did work, the bug flew away most of the time. However, for the first time in years, my phone locked up. Couldn’t use the app, switch apps nor sleep phone (original iPhone SE). Had to force restart it.

So the developer response, 10 months later, is basically to blame me for using their app on a phone that’s not powerful enough - without putting that requirement in the “Works on this iPhone” section here.
It still says Requires iOS 15 and iPhone SE 1st Gen.

**Developer response:** Hello Katy Three,

Apologies for the delay in replying but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the Bug Hunt app. 

Due to the nature of the AR technology the device used does need to be above a certain specification. It has been optimised for Apple officially supported devices running iOS 16 and later (see iPhone models compatible with iOS 16 – Apple Support (UK). However the app should still work on devices from iPhone 8 and iPad 2017 onwards as long as they are running iOS 15 or above. Lack of phone memory can also affect the performance of the app.


We are committed to improving our app and ensuring it works smoothly for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and your patience and hope the updates we have implemented will resolve any issues you experienced. If you need any further support feel free to email us on feedback@aardman.com

### 1/5 — Couldn’t get it working

*2023-08-26*

Didn’t work at Rosemoor at all. 2 disappointed kids. Just don’t produce something and promote it across a site without making sure it works 🙈🙈

**Developer response:** Hello NickyNoodles1,

Apologies for the delay in replying but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the Bug Hunt app. 

We thoroughly test all our apps before they are made public and we had some excellent feedback from other locations.


Due to the nature of the AR technology, the device used does need to be above a certain specification. It has been optimised for Apple officially supported devices running iOS 16 and later (see iPhone models compatible with iOS 16 – Apple Support (UK). However the app should still work on devices from iPhone 8 and iPad 2017 onwards as long as they are running iOS 15 or above. 

We are committed to improving our app and ensuring it works smoothly for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and your patience and hope the updates we have implemented will resolve any issues you experienced. If you need any further support feel free to email us on feedback@aardman.com

### 5/5 — Sweet app

*2023-08-24*

Although the UX could’ve been better, the app was sweet and well pitched. Good work Aardman

**Developer response:** Hello Simonotone,

Thank you for taking the time to review Bug Hunt. 

Since this trail completed last summer and we have made 
some fixes and tweaks to enhance and optimise the app. 
We've also added a little demo that can tried when you're not at a Trail Location. 

Hopefully next time you use it will be even better!

### 2/5 — Poor - unless you have a new phone and good signal

*2023-08-23*

Great idea and when it works it’s sort of OK. Forget it if you’re in a weak reception area (like most of RHS Hyde Hall); the app just hangs and there’s no ‘back’ button to get out to a homepage, you have to kill the app and reopen it. Beware - some of the AR features don’t work on older phones (such as the hand-me-downs that younger children might have), so in our case big sister was able to see some of the features that younger sister couldn’t. There’s also very little help or guidance in the app so it takes some prodding around to find some of the fun things in there and that’s not the point when visiting a garden and trying to follow a trail. Other than that it’s great fun when working and has some innovative features, such as stacking insect poo (likely to be a hit with most kids!). Needs better development and testing before release.

**Developer response:** Hello Bananabarry,

Apologies for the delay in replying but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the Bug Hunt app.

Since this trail completed last summer and we have made some fixes and tweaks to enhance and optimise the app. However due to the nature of the AR technology the device used does need to be above a certain specification. It has been optimised for Apple officially supported devices running iOS 16 and later (see iPhone models compatible with iOS 16 – Apple Support (UK). However the app should still work on devices from iPhone 8 and iPad 2017 onwards as long as they are running iOS 15 or above. 

We are committed to improving our app and ensuring it works smoothly for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and your patience and hope the updates we have implemented will resolve any issues you experienced. If you need any further support feel free to email us on feedback@aardman.com

### 1/5 — Pointless

*2023-08-21*

Just kept opening the camera app with no clear instructions. Frustrating

**Developer response:** Hello Frickaholic88,

Apologies for the delay in replying but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 

We're sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the app. It sounds as though the camera was ready to scan a marker that you should have found on the trail. We are releasing an update for use this summer that should ensure the app is clear and easy to use.

We are committed to improving our app and ensuring it works smoothly for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and your patience and hope the updates we have implemented will resolve any issues you experienced. If you need any further support feel free to email us on feedback@aardman.com

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-08-17*

The camera doesn’t react at all to any of the markers.

**Developer response:** Hello Jamesbrkr,

Apologies for the delay in replying but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 

Due to the nature of the AR technology the device used does need to above a certain specification. It has been optimised for Apple officially supported devices running iOS 16 and later (see iPhone models compatible with iOS 16 – Apple Support (UK). However the app should still work on devices from iPhone 8 and iPad 2017 onwards as long as they are running iOS 15 or above. 

We are committed to improving our app and ensuring it works smoothly for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and your patience and hope the updates we have implemented will resolve any issues you experienced. If you need any further support feel free to email us on feedback@aardman.com

### 1/5 — Seems pointless

*2023-08-08*

It just seems to open a camera and there are no clear instructions what on Earth is supposed to happen or what we’re supposed to do. Very frustrating and led to very fed up kids.

**Developer response:** Hello spt111, 

Apologies for the delay in replying but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable and seamless experience for all users. 

We're sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the app. It sounds as though the camera was ready to scan a marker that you should have found on the trail. We are releasing an update for use this summer that should ensure the app is clear and easy to use.


We are committed to improving our app and ensuring it works smoothly for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and your patience and hope the updates we have implemented will resolve any issues you experienced. If you need any further support feel free to email us on feedback@aardman.com

### 1/5 — Not even sure what it’s meant to do

*2023-08-07*

Downloaded for the bug hunt trail at RHS Wisley and it just basically did nothing! Not even entirely clear on what it’s meant to do but regardless it didn’t do anything to do with the trail so unsure of the point or purpose of it.

**Developer response:** Hello Charly2306, 

Apologies for the delay in replying but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Since this trail completed last summer and we have made 
some fixes and tweaks to enhance and optimise the app. 
We've also added a little demo that can tried when you're not at a Trail Location so you can get to grips with it.


We are committed to improving our app and ensuring it works smoothly for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and your patience and hope the updates we have implemented will resolve any issues you experienced. If you need any further support feel free to email us on feedback@aardman.com

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2023-08-04*

Couldn’t get this to work properly. Not clear what you are supposed to be doing and kids got completely fed up after 2 attempts.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Apologies for the delay in replying but thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 

Since this trail completed last summer and we have made 
some fixes and tweaks to enhance and optimise the app. 
We've also added a little demo that can tried when you're not at a Trail Location so you can get to grips with it.

We are committed to improving our app and ensuring it works smoothly for everyone. We appreciate your feedback and your patience and hope the updates we have implemented will resolve any issues you experienced. If you need any further support feel free to email us on feedback@aardman.com

## Frequently asked questions about Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt

### What is Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt?

Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt is an augmented reality trail experience that allows users to interact with characters from the show at specific host venues. By scanning markers, users can unlock AR scenes, take photos, and share them.

### Can I use Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt anywhere?

No, this app can only be used at venues currently hosting the Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt. You will need a unique location code from a participating venue to begin the trail.

### What devices are compatible with Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt?

The app is optimized for Apple devices running iOS 16 and later. It should also work on iPhone 8 and iPad 2017 models with iOS 15 or above.

### Is Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt free to download?

Yes, Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt updated?

The latest version is 1.4.0 (202), updated on January 8, 2026. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but the app is developed by Aardman Animations.

### What age rating does Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt have?

Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger audiences and families.

### How can I share my photos from the AR trail?

You can save photos of your AR experience as memories and share them on social media. Remember to tag @Lloyd_OFTheFlies in all your uploads.

### What if I experience technical difficulties with Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt?

If you encounter any technical issues, you can email feedback@aardman.com for assistance. The developers are available to help resolve problems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.4 — 2026-06-23

New trail locations added for Summer 2026.

### 1.4.3 (711) — 2026-04-29

Minor UX Improvements.

### 1.4.2 (710) — 2026-04-16

Trail location updates.

### 1.4.0 (202) — 2026-01-08

Minor branding update.

### 1.3.7 — 2025-07-23

New locations added.

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