# Smart Canning

> Augmented reality educational app for learning about water quality and local wildlife. (iPhone/iPad app by City Of Canning.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-canning/id1520832818 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [City Of Canning](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455314982)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 159 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-canning/id1520832818/reviews.md

## What is Smart Canning?

Smart Canning is an augmented reality app that lets you be a scientist, play games and learn about water.  This app has been designed to work within the City of Canning and is currently available at a smart park in Cannington.

Using the camera on your device and the augmented reality (AR) frames located at specific locations, watch as native animals come to life on your screen. You can help a turtle, frog and microbat search for food, explore stormwater quality and learn about the effects of pollutants and human activity on waterways.

Find out more about the park and view real time water statistics at www.canning.wa.gov.au/smartpark

## Key features

- Augmented reality experiences
- Interactive native animal games
- Stormwater quality exploration
- Pollutant impact learning
- Real-time water statistics
- Location-based AR frames


## Frequently asked questions about Smart Canning

### What is Smart Canning?

Smart Canning is a free augmented reality app designed to educate users about water quality and local wildlife within the City of Canning. It uses AR frames at specific park locations to bring native animals and environmental information to life on your device.

### How does Smart Canning teach about water quality?

The app allows you to explore stormwater quality and learn about the effects of pollutants and human activity on waterways. You can interact with native animals like turtles, frogs, and microbats as they search for food, providing a hands-on learning experience.

### Is Smart Canning available everywhere?

Smart Canning is designed to work within the City of Canning and is currently available at a smart park in Cannington. You will need to be at a specific location with AR frames to fully utilize the app's features.

### What devices support Smart Canning?

Smart Canning is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app utilizes the device's camera for its augmented reality functionalities.

### How often is Smart Canning updated?

The latest version of Smart Canning is 1.62, and it was last updated on February 20, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has received updates since its release in July 2020.

### What is the age rating for Smart Canning?

Smart Canning has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families to engage with educational content.

### Can I find out more about the park and water statistics?

Yes, you can find more information about the park and view real-time water statistics at www.canning.wa.gov.au/smartpark. This website complements the app's educational experience.

### Does Smart Canning have ads?

No, Smart Canning does not contain advertisements. As a free educational app, it provides an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.62 — 2022-02-20

Live data feed fixed

### 1.61 — 2022-02-13

New: Changed data source for water data
Fixed: Loading now correctly waits for all data to be loaded

### 1.30 — 2020-08-11

Fixed: Physics bug with Frog and Bat ragdolls
New: Sound effects on game over and game complete
New: re-worked map to show locations one at a time
New: Link to feedback form when giving feedback in-App

### 1.2.1 — 2020-07-31

New: Tracking supports updated frame design,
New: Performance improvements for all devices,
Fixed: Several small UI scaling issues

### 1.2 — 2020-07-29

Improved tracking and UI

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