# The Pocket Scavenger

> Interactive scavenger hunt app that encourages real-world discovery and creative alteration. (iPhone/iPad app by Penguin Group USA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pocket-scavenger/id639399872 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Penguin Group USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/297541127)
- Category: Entertainment, Books
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.04/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pocket-scavenger/id639399872/reviews.md

## What is The Pocket Scavenger?

From the creators of Wreck This App and This Is Not an App comes an award-winning app experience that encourages you to use your phone or tablet to actually interact more with the world around you. With The Pocket Scavenger app, you’ll be asked to find and photograph a spectrum of quirky items: something that is miniature, a stain that is green, something from the year you were born, a used envelope, and more. 

Once your quarry is in sight, you can choose an alteration dictated solely by chance: create a funny character, add a family member, photograph it at night, make it “pretty,” and so on. After completing a scavenge, you can upload it to the map and see what scavenges are going on around you. You can also share your scavenges on social media before embarking on a new hunt.

By incorporating chance into creativity, you’ll be forced out of habitual ways of thinking or acting, discover new connections, and interact with the world around you in ways you might not have imagined before. Apartment Therapy says The Pocket Scavenger “…is onto something that other app-makers have been trying to get at for a long time: the element of serendipity and spontaneity in our social media experiences… an app that attempts to bridge the divide between our mobile devices, our muses, and objects directly in front of us.” The app is “…designed to make you stop and look around you, and maybe even see the potential beauty in the most ordinary of objects,” as recommended by Games Fiend.

The Pocket Scavenger app won the 2014 Digital Book Award for Best Adult Non-Fiction App.

NOTE: In order to place your scavenges on the map for Fellow Scavengers to see, you will need to be signed in to Twitter.

## Key features

- Find and photograph diverse items
- Apply random creative alterations
- Share scavenges on a community map
- Upload to social media
- Encourages real-world interaction
- Fosters creativity and serendipity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pocket-scavenger/id639399872/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2023-05-06*

This app is terrible. I open it and it takes me to a black screen. I want my money back. NOW!!!

### 1/5 — I want my money back

*2020-10-10, version 1.5*

This game does not even open I open the app and it just goes to a black screen I want my money back how can I get it back

### 1/5 — Please update the app, it won’t load on my phone or iPad.

*2020-10-04, version 1.5*

Please fix :)

### 1/5 — Penguin

*2020-06-13, version 1.5*

I open the app to only get the penguin logo. Repeatedly. I don’t know what’s going on. I can’t really enjoy the app or even get a chance to use it and I paid three dollars for this.

### 5/5 — I love this game!

*2020-05-26, version 1.5*

This game was very fun to do in the rain when I could not go out. This game is also very fun to play with my friends and family.

### 5/5 — FUN

*2020-05-07, version 1.5*

For me it works really well. It is a lot of fun... especially during quarantine!

### 1/5 — Penguin

*2020-04-27, version 1.5*

I am stuck on the penguin loading screen. Fix this.

### 1/5 — Stuck on penguin logo

*2020-04-05, version 1.5*

Bought app and it’s stuck on penguin logo. Lane

### 1/5 — It won’t even open

*2020-03-06, version 1.5*

I get the loading screen over and over again, and I can’t find a contact for app support or a refund.

### 5/5 — FABULOUS

*2019-08-14, version 1.5*

I 100% RECCOMEND

## Frequently asked questions about The Pocket Scavenger

### What is The Pocket Scavenger?

The Pocket Scavenger is an award-winning app that turns your phone into a tool for real-world discovery. It prompts you to find and photograph various items, then apply creative alterations.

### How does The Pocket Scavenger encourage interaction with the world?

The app provides prompts for finding specific items in your environment, encouraging users to observe and engage with their surroundings in new ways.

### Can I see what other users are finding with The Pocket Scavenger?

Yes, completed scavenges can be uploaded to a community map, allowing you to see what other users are discovering around you. You will need to sign in to Twitter to place your scavenges on the map.

### What kind of creative alterations can I make in The Pocket Scavenger?

Alterations are dictated by chance and can include creating funny characters, adding family members, photographing items at night, or making them appear 'pretty'.

### What devices does The Pocket Scavenger support?

The Pocket Scavenger is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How much does The Pocket Scavenger cost?

The Pocket Scavenger is a paid app, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned.

### When was The Pocket Scavenger last updated?

The Pocket Scavenger was last updated on January 18, 2018, with version 1.5. The app was originally released on May 7, 2013.

### What is the age rating for The Pocket Scavenger?

The Pocket Scavenger has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2018-01-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Version 1.5 fixes minor bugs and simplifies sharing

### 1.4 — 2015-03-13

Fixed photo functionality along with other minor bugs

### 1.3 — 2014-07-11

Various bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2013-09-16

- Easily sort through My Scavenges with new personalized views
- Post your scavenges to Instagram and Tumblr
- Faster navigation! Scroll through logbook pages by swiping left to right

### 1.1 — 2013-06-24

- bug fixes
- includes "move the pin" function for location markers

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