# PI VR Dinosaurs

> Interactive augmented reality app for dinosaur fossil excavation and learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Publications International Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pi-vr-dinosaurs/id1262454100 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Publications International Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/407570628)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 82 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 171 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pi-vr-dinosaurs/id1262454100/reviews.md

## What is PI VR Dinosaurs?

- Roll up your sleeves and dig into a fossil excavation like a real paleontologist!
- Uncover dinosaur fossils and watch as huge dinosaurs come to life.
- Learn about paleontology through historical images, movies, and animations.
- Test your knowledge with built-in brain-teaser quizzes!

When prompted to scan, look for the QR Code located on the first page in your PI VR Dinosaurs book in order to access interactive content!

If you don't have the book visit http://pilbooks.com/PIVRDinosaurs/ and scan the QR Code located on the webpage!

## Key features

- Fossil excavation simulation
- Dinosaurs come to life in AR
- Paleontology learning resources
- Interactive quizzes
- QR code book integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pi-vr-dinosaurs/id1262454100/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam!

*2022-10-20, version 1.0.2*

I bought this book from a book fair and thought it was really interesting! As I look at it I really wanted it so me being the Dino obsessed person I am I bought it. Soon after I get home and look at it! I open the book and see the little Dino headset! I get the app and unfolded it and scan the barcode! The app opens and it just violently shaking! Huge wast of hard earned money, YOU WONT EVEN FIND OUT UNTIL AFTER! At least update the game if you make a whole book for it and a headset for people to get excited about! Also your over here making money when we are upset as this might have been a gift and it doesn’t work! It has been over 4 YEARS since they updated the app! Total ripoff 🙄🙄🙄

### 1/5 — Worthless

*2022-10-04, version 1.0.2*

What a waste of money. What a disappointment for my kids.

### 1/5 — VR footage bounces around

*2022-07-10, version 1.0.2*

The VR footage just jumps around and makes you dizzy. There is some kind of glitch. We have tried multiple phones and same issue.

### 1/5 — Not worth the money

*2022-06-02, version 1.0.2*

It is not worth the money, as you will probably read in the other reviews, it don’t work with any higher updates than IOS 14, the camera just flashed around the dig sight, unless you want to read the book, not worth it.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-04-08, version 1.0.2*

Santa brought my kids these books and they don’t work. So freaking disappointing. 🤬

### 4/5 — Cool

*2022-03-30, version 1.0.2*

Very fun

### 1/5 — Waste of book fair money

*2022-03-16, version 1.0.2*

My kid got this book specifically for this feature and it does not work. I’m writing this review a year after other reviews that say the same. To say my child is disappointed is an understatement. I hate that you don’t find this out until AFTER the book is bought 🙄

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work

*2022-02-15, version 1.0.2*

The app does not work with the book. All is get a continuously scrolling image.

### 1/5 — Spinning

*2021-08-27, version 1.0.2*

Please update!! The screen just spins like crazy. My daughter was so excited she bought the boo at her book fair but it doesn’t work!!

### 1/5 — Please update!

*2021-04-20, version 1.0.2*

Like others have said, this app no longer works on newer OS.... please fix this!

## Frequently asked questions about PI VR Dinosaurs

### What does PI VR Dinosaurs do?

This app allows users to simulate a fossil excavation, uncovering dinosaur fossils that then come to life in augmented reality. It also provides educational content about paleontology through historical images, movies, and animations, along with interactive quizzes to test knowledge.

### How do I access the interactive content?

To access the interactive content, you will need to scan a QR code. This QR code can be found on the first page of your PI VR Dinosaurs book. If you do not have the physical book, you can visit http://pilbooks.com/PIVRDinosaurs/ and scan the QR code provided on the webpage.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or a subscription model.

### What are the main features of this app?

The app's main features include a realistic fossil excavation experience, bringing dinosaurs to life in AR, learning about paleontology through various media, and testing knowledge with built-in quizzes. It also requires a QR code scan from a companion book or webpage to unlock these features.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for individuals, particularly children and enthusiasts, who are interested in dinosaurs, paleontology, and interactive educational experiences using augmented reality technology.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.2 — 2018-10-18

Updated app description

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