# The Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus

> Augmented reality app to interact with Gruffalo characters on a forest trail. (iPhone/iPad app by Magic Light Pictures Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gruffalo-spotter-2-aus/id1527053084 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Magic Light Pictures Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/705107097)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 418 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gruffalo-spotter-2-aus/id1527053084/reviews.md

## What is The Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus?

The Gruffalo returns to the deep, dark woods with a state of the art augmented reality app!

Children can interact with all The Gruffalo characters in 3D – waving, stomping, flying, dancing and roaring - as they appear magically beside them.

These wonderful moments can be filmed and photographed to cherish later and share on social media with the hashtag #GruffaloSpotters.

The Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus has been designed for exclusive use at The Ginger Factory (QLD) and Scenic World Blue Mountains (NSW). The app is free, has no in-app purchases and requires downloading before your visit.

**We recommend you fully charge your device before your visit. To get the longest battery life whilst on the trail you could consider turning Airplane Mode on and Bluetooth off.**

The Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus has been developed for iOS 11 and later on iPhone (6s and above), iPad Pro and iPad 2017+. Previous versions of these devices will not be fully supported. 

Please email office@magiclightpictures.com if you experience any technical difficulties.

Brought to you was produced Magic Light Pictures. The Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus app is cutting edge technology developed and animated by the award-winning Nexus Studios. 

Based on The Gruffalo, the best-selling picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, families follow clues on an interactive trail and track signs for their favourite characters.

The self-led trail is packed with fun facts about the forest animals with fantastic activities along the way. Once families have spotted the characters, they can use the app to bring the 3D character animations to life, interact with the characters and film and take photographs of the experience. 

Videos and photos are automatically added to the device’s gallery. 

Taking family forest walks to new heights, the app mixes new technology with the real world, encouraging children to get exploring, firing their imaginations and giving them a forest experience like no other.

www.magiclightpictures.com
www.nexusstudios.com
www.gingerfactory.com.au/
www.scenicworld.com.au/

## Key features

- Augmented reality character interaction
- 3D animated characters
- Photo and video capture
- Interactive forest trail
- Fun facts about forest animals
- Shareable content

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gruffalo-spotter-2-aus/id1527053084/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Just so bad

*2023-03-04*

Who designed this? They failed in every way to make any sort of fun experience for kids. Every other negative review is right. Set your expectations LOW

### 2/5 — Very nice app which is clunky to use

*2022-10-01*

We tried this experience at Scenic World. The idea is lovely, the app and design are very well done, however it was a pretty frustrating experience.
The app didn’t pick up on the children’s movements most of the time so they wore themselves out and wanted to stop before the app responded to their actions, or it kept telling them to restart the movements. Every time they waved their arm in front of the footprint icon it would restart, but if they were too far away it wouldn’t work either. Thus getting through each hurdle took too long and was too exhausting for them. If the app can “see” them more easily and stop cutting out and restarting the animation that would be better, just keep going once it has started the first time. We copped some rain and wanted to do things a little more quickly but instead we were waiting for the app to play along.

Another thing is waiting for the title screen each time we opened the app. It was lovely the first time, but each time we turned the phones back on (not wanting to keep it running while walking along in between footprints) we had to wait for the title screen to finish before proceeding. This added to us waiting around and feeling annoyed.

Also, for different sized children it was difficult to hold the device close enough while still viewing everything within the frame, and panning around meant the footprint icon was lost from view so it would cut out. The physical aspect of the experience meant the app was just not easy to use during those moments. 

If these problems were ironed out it would make for a much more enjoyable and quicker adventure to suit the physical capabilities and attention span of the children. If I had paid the expensive entry fees to Scenic World primarily for the Gruffalo experience I would have felt pretty unhappy about the whole thing. Luckily we were able to get discounted annual passes post-lockdown so it wasn’t as much of a problem for us this time.

Please improve this app if you can, as it does have lots of potential to be really fun otherwise!

### 3/5 — Good Concept But Needs More Work

*2022-09-30*

We got 3 out of 5 creatures to work properly but it was quite frustrating for the kids because they weren’t sure if they were doing the actions right or not. Also really draining on my phone battery.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-01-18*

Don’t know why they don’t get rid of it, been four times and never worked probably. Lucky to get one star.

### 1/5 — Dodgy, useless app

*2021-06-28*

As others have said, kept cutting out no matter how still I held it, would cut off both the animations and my kids heads if kept at the right height to work, and starts from the beginning over and over every time it cuts out. Also doesn’t make sense that the adults filming watch the animation? Should be on the front camera so the kids can see what’s happening and follow the instructions/laugh at their actions as they do them.

### 5/5 — Cool app and adventure, few bugs

*2021-04-10*

Very cool, kids loved it, needs a few improvements/updates but great concept

### 1/5 — Crashes constantly

*2021-02-24*

The app crashed at the ‘start a trail’ screen several times. I finally got it to the part where you scan a footprint/marker and it crashed after about 3 seconds. Useless.

### 1/5 — Does not perform as intended.

*2021-01-18*

Only managed to get one creature to work. Cut out constantly and started animation from beginning, frustrating the kids. Creatures were too big see in full on my device. “Tap through to play” didn’t work. Totally bogus.

### 1/5 — Didn't interact on the iphone

*2021-01-01*

Didn't interact on my iphone. Kept cutting out if the kids stepped too close to the sign. Did see it was working on another person's samsung. 
Disappointed

## Frequently asked questions about The Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus

### What is Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus?

Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus is an augmented reality game that allows children to interact with 3D animated characters from The Gruffalo story. Users can bring characters to life, film them, and take photos during a self-led trail experience.

### Where can I use Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus?

This app is designed for exclusive use at The Ginger Factory in Queensland and Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. It requires downloading before your visit to these specific locations.

### Does Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus have ads?

No, Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus is free to download and does not contain any advertisements. It also has no in-app purchases, offering a completely ad-free experience.

### What devices are compatible with Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus?

The app is developed for iOS 11 and later, specifically for iPhone (6s and above), iPad Pro, and iPad 2017+. Older versions of these devices may not be fully supported.

### How do I get the best battery life while using Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus?

To ensure the longest battery life during your visit, it is recommended to fully charge your device before use. Consider turning on Airplane Mode and turning off Bluetooth while on the trail.

### Can I share photos and videos taken with Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus?

Yes, any photos and videos you capture with the app are automatically added to your device's gallery. You can then share these wonderful moments on social media using the hashtag #GruffaloSpotters.

### What is the age rating for Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and families to enjoy together. It encourages exploration and imagination through interactive gameplay.

### How often is Gruffalo Spotter 2 Aus updated?

The app was last updated on October 24, 2024, indicating ongoing support and potential improvements. The latest version available is 1.9.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.91 — 2026-07-28

Compatibility updates

### 1.9 — 2024-10-24

Minor bug fix

### 1.8 — 2024-02-28

Minor bug fixes and updates to logos and links.

### 1.6 — 2022-04-27

Updated to include new site at Scenic World Blue Mountains (NSW).

### 1.0 — 2020-08-28

No release notes.

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