# Orbu: AR Puzzler — Relaxation at play

> Augmented reality puzzle game with animal spirits and zen gardens. (iPhone/iPad app by Dream Reality Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbu-ar-puzzler/id1271707085 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dream Reality Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271707084)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.3 · 532 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbu-ar-puzzler/id1271707085/reviews.md

## What is Orbu?

** AR Pioneers** Apple 2017
** Game of the Day** Apple 2017
** Fun for little ones** Touch Arcade
 
Help a host of cute and cuddly animal spirits journey home in this tranquil Augmented Reality (AR) game. Tap, drag and release to guide your spirit animal through a variety of zen gardens, each with their own hidden secrets to find. Watch the seasons change as you master each level by earning three stars and unlocking new chapters in the story. 
 
AR allows you to choose your play space whether indoors or out and enables you to physically walk around the in-game environments. This will help you find all the secrets and the perfect angles to complete each level.
 
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FEATURES
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*  Watch the season change as you unlock new chapters.
*  Play as a Tanuki, Noko, Konkon and Pombo.
*  Explore the beautifully crafted gardens to find all the hidden butterflies.
*  Reach enlightenment by completing all the achievements.
*  Enjoy the game from any angle with Augmented Reality.
*  New playground mode that lets you paint or decorate a wall in AR
 
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PLAYER REVIEWS
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5/5 Charming aesthetic and intuitive gameplay, Orbu transforms your favorite coffee table into a relaxing zen garden/puzzle exploration. 
5/5 I was a fan of Pokémon Go and thought I’d try this new Ar game a friend recommended and it’s great. 
5/5 Easily worth of 5 stars, would give 6 if I could!!

## Key features

- Augmented Reality gameplay
- Guide animal spirits home
- Solve zen garden puzzles
- Explore hidden secrets
- Unlock new story chapters
- AR playground mode

## What do users think of Orbu?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and zen-like experience
- 💡 Innovative AR implementation
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚶‍♂️ Encourages movement and exploration
- 🤩 Visually stunning and immersive
- 👍 Easy to play and intuitive
- 💯 Great introduction to AR

**Cons**

- ❌ Camera not recognized
- ❌ App not launching
- ❌ Incompatible with older devices
- 💸 Unplayable and waste of money
- 🤔 Camera access is a pain
- 🚫 Game doesn't work
- 🤷‍♀️ No way to grant camera access
- 📉 Poor AR surface detection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera not recognized/authorized
- App does not launch/crashes
- Game freezes at splash screen
- AR does not detect surfaces
- Incompatible with specific devices (iPad Air 2, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPad mini)
- Cannot grant camera permission
- Game requires camera access, but doesn't prompt correctly

**Most requested features**

- Fix camera authorization issues
- Improve AR surface detection
- Ensure compatibility with older devices
- Allow playing without camera
- Make game compatible with iPhone 5s

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbu-ar-puzzler/id1271707085/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So fun and relaxing!

*2021-04-30*

Great graphics and AR experience. Easy, and a lot of fun to play. It helps to take my mind off things during lockdown. A truly Zen- experience ;-)

### 5/5 — Очень медитативно)

*2019-12-26, version 1.0.16*

Это прекрасно, особенно со звуком! Только само приложение весит много, видимо за счёт красивейших текстур и моделек)

### 5/5 — Lovely.

*2019-05-22*

Beautiful little game that really uses AR creatively. It transforms your carpet into another world, and you have to get up and move about to explore it. Well done to the development team. (iPad Pro)

### 1/5 — Жесть

*2019-01-16, version 1.0.8*

Зашёл , дальше заставки не включается хотя все включено Исправте 😳😱

### 1/5 — Не запускается

*2019-01-05, version 1.0.8*

Игра тупо не видит камеру. Хотя подключена к ней. Ничего не работает. Верните деньги

### 1/5 — 개노잼입니다

*2019-01-02*

ar때문에 장소찾기도 귀찮고 조작도 별로고 게임성도 무료게임 수준임

### 1/5 — Don’t working

*2018-12-06, version 1.0.8*

Не работает

### 5/5 — lovely

*2018-12-03*

visually stunning and pretty fun gameplay, Im loving It

### 1/5 — Камера

*2018-12-02, version 1.0.8*

Купила игру . Камера включена ,но авторизациям не проходит . Почините игру или верните деньги !

### 1/5 — Отстой

*2018-11-01, version 1.0.8*

Не запускается, разрешение на использование камеры дано, но камеру не видит.

## Frequently asked questions about Orbu

### What is Orbu: AR Puzzler?

Orbu: AR Puzzler is a tranquil augmented reality game where you guide cute animal spirits home through various zen gardens. It involves tapping, dragging, and releasing to solve puzzles, discover hidden secrets, and unlock new chapters of the story.

### What are the key features of Orbu: AR Puzzler?

Key features include playing as different animal spirits, exploring beautifully crafted gardens, finding hidden butterflies, completing achievements for enlightenment, and enjoying the game from any angle with Augmented Reality. There's also a new playground mode for decorating in AR.

### How much does Orbu: AR Puzzler cost?

The application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience.

### What devices is Orbu: AR Puzzler compatible with?

The app utilizes Augmented Reality, which is typically supported on iOS devices that meet ARKit requirements. It's designed to work both indoors and outdoors, allowing you to physically move around the in-game environments.

### What are some common use cases for Orbu: AR Puzzler?

This app is ideal for users looking for a relaxing and engaging puzzle experience that leverages augmented reality. It's suitable for casual gamers, those who enjoy exploration and discovery, and players who appreciate charming aesthetics and intuitive gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.16 — 2019-12-12

- We have made some minor updates to improve the game.
- We have created some lovely new screenshots and a new app icon. 
- Fixed an occasional crash that affected playing in Aeroplane mode.
- Fixed various issues with the in-game lighting.

### 1.0.9 — 2019-01-29

Fixed camera permissions problem affecting some users.

### 1.0.8 — 2018-04-06

Includes a playground with four new ways to enjoy Orbu!

### 1.0.7 — 2018-03-01

We have changed the app icon

### 1.0.6 — 2018-02-15

We've added 10 new levels and a new character!

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