# The O — Museum of Old and New Art > Location-aware museum guide for artworks, amenities, and virtual queuing. (iPhone/iPad app by Moorilla Estate Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-o/id1161982400 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Moorilla Estate Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/489738925) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 61 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2016-11-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-o/id1161982400/reviews.md ## What is The O? We don't have labels on the walls at Mona. We have the O. The O uses location awareness to locate you in and around the museum. Use it to find out about artworks nearby, food and drink options, music performances, and other stuff. Love or hate what you see, join virtual queues and wander off, save your visit, and read and listen in your language. Think of the O as your own personal visitor guide at Mona. The O is also how you navigate the Phrontisterion, Mona's library. It replaces Dewey — charting a course through the collection and linking books by association, theme, or obscure whim. Point the camera at any book cover and reveal myriad connections to other items. Search by title, subject, or curiosity. Follow a thread from one book to another, and then somewhere you didn't expect to end up. The O knows where everything is and will take you there. ## Key features - Location-aware exhibit information - Virtual queueing for exhibits - Artwork 'Love' and 'Hate' feature - Museum map - Food and drink options - Save visit details ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-o/id1161982400/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Good app but could be better *2026-08-22* I had a hard time trying to find the app, why don’t just name it MONA or even better the “Monapp”. Anyway, the discovery button is great, easy to find things around you. However, when searching for specific things the app prompts you with the info, but doesn’t say where are they located or how to get there. ### 5/5 — So good *2026-06-27* this app is so good, it’s so good for students when going on an excursion to Mona, and it’s more fun then just the usual didactics. ### 3/5 — The map needs a “breadcrumb” feature *2026-06-22* Hi there the app is mostly really good. It presents really well but the map needs some refinement. In particular. It needs a breadcrumb feature so you can retrace your steps especially now you’ve got Elektra and Phrontisterion. Thanks ### 1/5 — Disappointed (AI narration in an art museum…) *2026-05-24* MONA is such a brilliant collection of art. The reliance on a smartphone to experience it is incredibly disappointing. Most of us want to be off our phones and experiencing life instead you are forced to be glued to it to read anything about the art. I was further angered by the listen function thinking I could wander around and put my phone down but the listen function is AI narrated! I was livid. Do better MONA, small signs for all artworks and pay a voice actor to narrate your app. ### 2/5 — Waste of time *2026-02-02* The map doesn’t tell you where anything is. As you move from one room to another there’s always someone blocking traffic in the doorway with his nose buried in his phone, oblivious to surroundings. I stopped using the app halfway through the bottom floor. I don’t need to read commentary by someone who doesn’t know that just because you can see a skull’s teeth doesn’t mean it’s smiling. Skulls can’t smile. They have no lips or facial muscles. Teeth may suggest that a living person is smiling, but on a skull, they’re just teeth. ### 1/5 — Bad *2026-01-19* I go to museum to spend less time on my phone it’s really annoying to spend so many time on is phone during an exhibition The old school way with a written texte next to the art piece is always better ### 5/5 — Coole Sache *2025-12-23, version 4.2.0* Ich finde es eine coole App und bei mir hat auch alles soweit funktioniert! Sehr viele interessante Informationen über die Kunstwerke. Besonders die Möglichkeit im Nachinein nochmals alle Kunstwerke die man angeschaut hat zu sehen. Ja es gibt ein bisschen einen App Zwang dadurch für das Museum aber ich finde es ist sehr cool und modern gemacht! ### 1/5 — Dummy’s eyes *2025-09-22* Forced to use it as being given a paper map info was environmentally unsound (I was told). The software application gave the wrong floor and with no floor plans available guess what, I required a human. Yes, there is some good information on some of the exhibits but being forced to use the app and their wifi (not safe according to my iPhone) feels like being a small cog in their poker machine. I was living the lie-dream of the casino soul scheme. ### 5/5 — The O *2025-04-29, version 3.11.10* A definite must-have for your visit to MONA. The gallery staff are super knowledgeable & helpful They use The O to get all their information, well mostly. It’s easy to use and full of information. Get it ### 3/5 — Klasse Idee *2025-04-18, version 3.11.9* Ich mag die Idee sich nicht mit anderen Besuchern um die Schilder drängeln zu müssen, sondern stattdessen mir auch die Texte zu entfernten Kunstwerken auf dem Handy durchlesen zu können. Oft musste man allerdings zweimal für die korrekten Kunstwerke in der Nähe das O antippen, machmal noch öfter. Und ich würde es toll finden, wenn die englischen Texte zu den Kunstwerken automatisch in andere Sprachen übersetzbar wäre, z.B. mittels Google Translate. ## Frequently asked questions about The O ### What is The O? The O is a location-aware museum companion app designed for the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona). It provides information about artworks, amenities, and performances, and offers features like virtual queuing and saving visit details. ### Does The O have ads? No, The O does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the museum. ### What devices support The O? The O is currently supported on iPhone devices. ### How does The O help me navigate the museum? The O uses your location within the museum to show you information about nearby artworks, food and drink options, and music performances. It also includes a map of the museum. ### Can I save my visit information with The O? Yes, The O allows you to save your visit details. This feature helps you recall your experience and information gathered during your time at the museum. ### What is the age rating for The O? The O has an age rating of 17+, indicating it may contain content suitable for mature audiences. ### How often is The O updated? The latest version of The O is 4.3.0, last updated on March 24, 2026. This suggests a history of regular updates to improve functionality and content. ### What is the user sentiment for The O? The O has an average rating of 3.5 stars from 6 ratings. This indicates a mixed but generally positive reception from its users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.4.4 — 2026-08-26 – Improved book identification and book finding in Phrontisterion. – Tapping on a shelf when getting directions to a book in Phrontisterion now shows that shelf in full screen. – Artworks now include a link back to the Collection or Arrangement they're positioned within. – Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 4.4.3 — 2026-08-05 – Added access to the venue map from Discover tab. – Improved direction indicator towards the selected book when browsing shelves in Phrontisterion. – Web content sheets now show a "back" button when navigating away from the initial page. – Improved VoiceOver support. – Various bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 4.4.2 — 2026-07-08 The O is now in the Phrontisterion. Photograph a book cover, find everything connected to it, and let the O chart a course through the collection. Search by title, author, or curiosity. No Dewey required. In this update we've fixed various bugs and improved performance in Phrontisterion. ### 4.4.1 — 2026-06-18 The O is now in the Phrontisterion. Photograph a book cover, find everything connected to it, and let the O chart a course through the collection. Search by title, author, or curiosity. No Dewey required. In this update we've fixed various bugs and improved performance in Phrontisterion. ### 4.4.0 — 2026-06-17 The O is now in the Phrontisterion. Photograph a book cover, find everything connected to it, and let the O chart a course through the collection. Search by title, author, or curiosity. 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