# The Tent : An AR Story — It's a movie on your table!

> Augmented reality cinematic drama about social dynamics and activism. (iPhone/iPad app by The Mercantile Agency.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tent-an-ar-story/id1634659621 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Mercantile Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596538813)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $5.99)
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 2.2 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tent-an-ar-story/id1634659621/reviews.md

## What is The Tent?

*****If you are not hearing any sound, please make sure the physical switch on the side of your iOS device is set to ON.  Headphones are recommended. The app begins with a front facing camera and the switches to rear to place the main experience.  Please watch the tutorial video inside the app if you have any questions.******

"When a woman wakes up one morning to find that a mysterious tent has appeared in her front yard, she’s not sure what to do about it…"

THE TENT is an Augmented Reality Story that takes place on your kitchen table.  IT IS NOT A GAME, IT IS AN EXPERIENCE.  Premiering at SXSW '24, it has toured the world on the festival circuit and is now available in this special version to experience on your table at home.   

A modern fairy tale set in Los Angeles, "The Tent" looks at the fraught relationship between the housed and the unhoused and the interpersonal social dynamics of activism with humor and heart.

Built using volumetric video and photogrammetry, it allows the audience to explore a miniature world from any perspective, creating a movie that you can walk around in.

It’s a drama, a satire, a petite bourgeoise fever dream and a fable for society.

This is Part 1 and is 12 minutes long. Part 2 is in a separate app and is 11 minutes long.  (There is a link to Part 2 inside this app as well)  

Please visit https://themercantile.agency/thetent for more info on the story of THE TENT. 

This app requires permissions to use both front facing and rear facing cameras in the delivery of this Augmented Reality experience, however all data remains on your device, nothing is sent to our servers.  Please see our privacy policy for more information. 

 ### Device Compatibility

This app delivers a high-fidelity augmented reality experience and is optimized for devices with advanced GPU and memory capabilities. For the best performance, the following devices are supported:

#### Supported Devices:
- **iPhone 12 Pro**
- **iPhone 12 Pro Max**
- **iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max**
- **iPhone 14 / 14 Plus**
- **iPhone 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max**
- **iPhone 15 / 15 Plus**
- **iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max**
- **iPad Pro (2021 and later, with M1 chip or newer)**
- **iPad Air (5th generation, M1 chip)**

#### Not Supported:
- iPhone 11 and earlier
- iPhone SE (any generation)
- iPhone XR, XS, XS Max
- iPads without M1 or newer chips

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### Minimum Requirements:
- **iOS 16.0 or later**
- **A14 Bionic chip or newer**
- **6GB RAM or more**

This experience may launch on unsupported devices, but performance and visual fidelity are not guaranteed.

## Key features

- Augmented Reality experience
- Miniature world exploration
- Volumetric video and photogrammetry
- Modern fairy tale narrative
- Social commentary and satire
- Part 1 of a two-part story

## Chart rankings

- #186 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tent-an-ar-story/id1634659621/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App does not work at all

*2025-08-14*

purchased episode 1. all it shows is smoke and a faint face that moves, no sound no controls nothing.

## Frequently asked questions about The Tent

### What is The Tent AR Story?

The Tent AR Story is an augmented reality experience that brings a modern fairy tale drama to your table. It uses advanced technology to let you explore a miniature world from any angle, offering a unique cinematic narrative.

### Does The Tent AR Story have ads?

No, The Tent AR Story is ad-free. You can enjoy the full immersive experience without any interruptions from advertisements.

### How much does The Tent AR Story cost?

The Tent AR Story is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This grants you access to the first part of this unique AR narrative.

### What devices are compatible with The Tent AR Story?

The Tent AR Story is optimized for newer iPhone and iPad Pro models with advanced GPU and memory capabilities, requiring iOS 16.0 or later and an A14 Bionic chip or newer. Older devices may not be supported or offer guaranteed performance.

### Is The Tent AR Story a game?

No, The Tent AR Story is not a game. It is described as an immersive experience and a cinematic drama designed for exploration and storytelling.

### How long is The Tent AR Story Part 1?

The first part of The Tent AR Story is approximately 12 minutes long. A separate app contains Part 2, which is 11 minutes long.

### What is the age rating for The Tent AR Story?

The Tent AR Story has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Does The Tent AR Story collect user data?

The app requires camera permissions for the AR experience, but all data remains on your device. No information is sent to the developer's servers, ensuring user privacy.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.3.2 — 2026-03-02

fixed rendering pipeline bug, deep link for episode 2

### 2.3 — 2026-02-03

Updated instructions to ensure the user can hear audio and how to use this app.

### 2.1 — 2025-07-11

fixed Episode 2 button link to app store, layout, copy

### 2.0 — 2025-07-01

No release notes.

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## More apps by The Mercantile Agency

- [The Tent, Part 2 : An AR Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tent-part-2-an-ar-story/id6463757216)

All apps by The Mercantile Agency: https://appshunter.io/developer/1596538813

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