# MauAR - Berlin Wall — Experience a timetravel in AR

> Augmented reality app visualizing the Berlin Wall and its history. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Kolski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mauar-berlin-wall/id1439084007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Peter Kolski](https://appshunter.io/developer/581705914)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 360 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2018-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mauar-berlin-wall/id1439084007/reviews.md

## What is MauAR?

Official App for the "Fall of the Wall" anniversary

THE WALL STORY CAN ALSO BE EXPERIENCED OUTSIDE OF BERLIN!

The Berlin Wall divided a city for decades. Parts of it have barely survived as a memorial.

MauAR does not want this piece of Berlin history to be forgotten by making the division more tangible. Augmented Reality (AR) makes it possible to take you back in time. Look through the camera of your phone and see the Berlin Wall and its history.

THE APP CAN ALSO BE USED OUTSIDE BERLIN
A part of the wall is shown in the place where you are. Also at home. The best visual result is obtained when there is a lot of space, for example outdoors.

WHERE'S THE FORMER EAST OR WEST?
MauAR shows you whether you are in the former east or west. You can see what the course of the wall was like and what gaps it left behind. Your distance to the wall is displayed so that you can experience it with your own eyes.

UNDERSTAND THE STRUCTURE OF THE WALL IN 3D - AT HOME
Use AR to explain the construction of the wall. Switch between the different construction phases. In the original size of the wall you can virtually cross the death strip and change sides.

SEE THE WALL ON THE SPOT
If you are within sight of the former border strip, you can see the wall in its original course. Standing in front of you. In AR. At the original place. 

AR FILM: FOLLOW THE STORIES OF EAST AND WEST
Experience a new form of narration: the AR Film. Follow our two leading actors through the decades of division. Andreas from East Berlin, Johanna from West Berlin. Take part in important moments. For example, you can see how they experienced the construction of the Wall.

DATA PROTECTION
MauAR does not collect, store or disclose any personally identifiable information. Read more in the privacy link

## Key features

- Augmented reality visualization of the Berlin Wall
- Experience the wall at its original location or anywhere
- Understand the wall's construction in 3D
- See former East/West Germany borders
- AR film with historical narratives
- Explore different construction phases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mauar-berlin-wall/id1439084007/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Game changer for history class

*2025-02-17, version 2.0.1*

Can’t believe this doesn’t have more recommendations online. My class was more engaged with this than anything else I’ve done in six months.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2022-02-04*

I am so pleased with this app. I was stationed in Berlin in 1989. I was there when it was occupied and the night they opened the borders I was standing on the walk in front of Brandenburg Gate!!! This app is amazing!!! Thank you

### 5/5 — Absolutely amazing!

*2020-09-06*

I did this outside and it was just amazing. To see history from both perspectives as if you are right there. You can almost feel the emotions. It was beautiful. I highly recommend this. I expanded mine to full size and you can walk right up to the wall, vehicles, people and objects to see the detail. At one point, you are in a crowd of protestors. This should be how history is taught.

### 1/5 — Room for improvement

*2020-06-11, version 1.4*

Could not find the wall!

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2020-03-05*

Super cool app. Used it while visiting Berlin; being able to see where the wall was in real time where ever I went was an extraordinary experience. Would highly recommend for anyone, from history buffs to kids wanting a unique visual experience of Berlin.

### 5/5 — Exceptional

*2019-11-20*

I normally do not write review, but this app convinced me to make an exception. Being sent to see exactly where the wall stood some thirty years ago was something brilliant. It is hard to imagine that a mere thirty years ago, there was a wall splitting the city of Berlin in two. The fall of the Berlin Wall was one of the most important events in recent history, and it is of the upmost importance to remember our history.

(There is a review claiming this app is malicious, and that review is patently wrong.)

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2019-11-12*

I love this because I can get a view into the past.Some of the other reviews are very misleading.Dont trust them

### 5/5 — Fantastic app!

*2019-11-11, version 1.3.2*

This is a MUST for history classes!

### 3/5 — Good quality but difficult to get right

*2019-11-09*

I must say it’s pretty good, the thing is it’s just kinda hard to find the right terrain in order to “get it right” but other than that it gives a good experience

### 5/5 — Important lessons in a time of fear

*2019-11-09*

This app is a great use of AR (which I’m not normally very interested in). It tells you the story of the Berlin Wall as if you are a time-travelling visitor there. It brings home the reality of communities divided by ideology or hatred, in a way that is accessible. The world needs more stuff like this. People forget too easily what happens when we separate ourselves from each other

## Frequently asked questions about MauAR

### What is MauAR?

MauAR is an augmented reality application that allows users to visualize the Berlin Wall and its history. It can be used at the wall's original location or anywhere in the world to understand its impact and construction.

### How does MauAR use augmented reality?

MauAR uses AR to overlay a virtual representation of the Berlin Wall onto the user's real-world environment through their device's camera. This allows for an immersive experience of the wall's scale and historical context.

### Can I use MauAR outside of Berlin?

Yes, MauAR is designed to be used outside of Berlin. The app can display a portion of the wall in your current location, providing a tangible connection to this piece of history wherever you are.

### Does MauAR show the former East and West Germany borders?

Yes, MauAR indicates whether you are in the former East or West Germany. It also displays the course of the wall and the gaps it left behind.

### What is the AR Film feature in MauAR?

The AR Film feature in MauAR offers a narrative experience where users can follow characters like Andreas from East Berlin and Johanna from West Berlin through key moments of the division. This provides a personal perspective on historical events.

### Is MauAR suitable for children?

MauAR has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger audiences. The app's educational focus on historical visualization can be a valuable learning tool.

### How often is MauAR updated?

MauAR was last updated on April 23, 2025, indicating recent development and potential for ongoing improvements and content additions.

### Does MauAR collect personal data?

No, MauAR states that it does not collect, store, or disclose any personally identifiable information, prioritizing user privacy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2025-04-23

Improved map visualization

### 2.0.1 — 2022-01-16

The Berlin Wall and its history in augmented reality.
This version includes minor bug fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2021-08-12

To mark the 60th anniversary of the building of the Wall, three new stories are added:
"Rolling Stones" - The legendary radio broadcast
"Solidarity" - An ode to David Bowie's song "Heroes"
"The Gray Land" - Punk in the GDR

### 1.4.2 — 2021-08-04

Experience at home and in Berlin the wall and its history in AR.
New in this version:

- Optimization for loading from the Brandenburg Gate episode.
- iOS12 (2018) No longer supported

### 1.4.1 — 2020-09-21

See the wall in its original size and learn about its history through stories based on real life stories.

In this version: Visual improvements

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