# Wonderscope — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Wonderscope by Amira Learning, Inc., rated 4.00/5 from 590 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderscope/id1437417679/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderscope/id1437417679.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 369 · 4★ 55 · 3★ 48 · 2★ 34 · 1★ 84 ## What do users think of Wonderscope? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Interactive and engaging - 🚀 Refreshingly entertaining - 🤩 Unique and creative concept - 😊 Great for kids and parents - 🎉 Awesome app for reading **Cons** - 💰 Expensive for each story - 🐛 Voice recognition issues - 🔇 Audio problems at the end of stories - 🔒 Lack of family sharing support - 🌐 Limited content **Commonly reported bugs** - Losing purchased stories after updates - Compatibility issues with certain devices - Inconsistent performance and detection **Most requested features** - More free stories - Subscription model for all stories - Longer and more varied stories - Better voice control and customization - Support for deaf and hard of hearing users ## Newest reviews (10 of 50) ### 4/5 — Sure *2021-02-16, version 1.18* I love the app but I don’t like that you have to purchase a lot of things and wish you could get it free. I don’t use it very often because when you try to put the story down it’s really picky and asks to put it in the light in the dark add a pattern and I don’t know where to put it. One more thing is how do you have so much room to play the story??? It’s really fun but it takes up a lot of space. It’s a good app but it needs a little update ### 4/5 — Love it! *2019-11-12, version 1.16* Love this app. Downloaded 4 books so far and love them all. Microphone sensitivity needs to work a bit better and be a bit forgiving for kids. Also the arrow covers some of the words on the bottom of the screen. Be great to see longer stories become available. ### 4/5 — Very fun app. Children love it. *2019-10-03, version 1.15* This app is really well made and children love it. I haven't purchased any other episodes but the free one is great. Gave 4 stars because it could use some more features. A pause voice function so I (the teacher) can say the sentence then have the students repeat it. Also perhaps having a video feature where the kids get in frame and perform something then see themselves doing it. Great app thank you! ### 4/5 — Cool but some things *2019-07-23, version 1.12* I really loved the game but I did not like it when I had to purchase other stories I mean I am ten and I wanted this app so I could have fun and interact with the game so what I really want is that the AR app doesn’t have purchases for the other stories but overall I loved the game and how interactive it was ### 3/5 — Somewhat Disappointed. *2019-05-30, version 1.12* I really want to give this app a five star review but the voice recognition is horrible. There should be voice training to tailor it to the indIvidual, especially children whose voices range from one end of the spectrum to the other. The concept however deserves a five and will be great if that can be fixed and make it more interactive. ### 4/5 — Amazing game, just one thing... *2019-05-20, version 1.11* I think that this game is wonderful and multiple ages would enjoy it. The only thing holding you guys back is the fact that the other stories cost $5.00! I don’t think that it is worth it. I am 11 and even I know that is an unfair price! ### 4/5 — Refreshingly entertaining kids app *2019-04-15, version 1.10* This app embodies the spirit of AR especially in a kids game. It combines reading, AR, interaction in the right amounts. I would easily pay for a few stories. I would like to see more story options and perhaps add more variation each time they go through a story. If they keep the creativity and quality up and produce good content I’ll happily purchase more. ### 3/5 — Unique *2019-03-25, version 1.10* I really like the concept of this app. I hope the developers get picked up by some major funding. I am thankful it is not free, as my kids don’t need any more advertising in their lives. However, I am not sure the price point is correct yet. If the stories were a bit longer, or the interactivity was more on point, this app would be a 5 star homerun. Right now it’s a great experience and sweet use of the AR concept. I think having the story move or change location would be a great addition. Also, keep working at that voice recognition, it still makes you repeat yourself several times. ### 4/5 — Awesome! *2019-03-10, version 1.8* My son doesn’t like reading but with this app he enjoys trying. It has trouble hearing you and the music is a bit louder than the characters so you need to be in a quiet area or close to the phone and speak up. My son is quiet and doesn’t pronounce his words well so it’s a bit tough when the app can not understand him or hear him. Other than that this such a great idea! I feel if I point out the words and read out loud my son will get the hang of it and be able to do this on his own. Thank you! We need more games like this ❤️ ### 3/5 — Needing more! *2019-03-04, version 1.8* I love the concept of this app. My son who currently has a hard time reading or even trying to enjoy it, loves the app. I wish there were more stories or apps even like this one. This app not only encourages my son to read but is helping him read better. Please at more or update faster. I most definitely recommend this app if more was added! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — NOT DEAF FRIENDLY *2019-05-29, version 1.12* I have downloaded so many educational apps, trying to find the right apps for my deaf children. I have 2 deaf toddlers. Yet, NONE of developers even think about us disabled people. DEAF DO EXIST! Since this app doesn’t have captions where deaf kids can read and learn. This is NOT deaf friendly. I wish there’s some kind of app that are deaf friendly and we can learn together. Please think about adding captions for deaf children, and please don’t make us speak into microphone, not all of us deaf are able to speak. We cannot really speak well. Thanks ### 1/5 — Please Read... *2019-03-03, version 1.8* It pretty much fits people who are ready to purchase. But it's probably NOT mine!!! You know what? Yes, I'm going to reveal your secret Wonderscopes! Wonderscope just has ONE game that you don't need to purchase for. And it's pretty much clear that it's just the first mini game in it. You should purchase ALL the other better games to play it. So, I'm warning you... if you don't really care about purchasing, you can download it, but the ones who aren't into purchasing, they should NOT download this game. ⚠️ ### 2/5 — Doesn’t support family sharing *2021-07-03, version 1.18* I love this app. We have every story. However, I finally got my son his own iPad and tried to share this app and all of the stories since it is supported by family sharing (according to their information in the store) and it is not sharing anything. It shows that I have re purchase all of the stories again. Each one of these is about $4.99 each, that adds up to a pretty penny. Why have it listed as family sharing supported if you aren’t going to allow that? I also contacted the developer already and received an email stating that they weren’t going to make it available to see on the other. Apple should make them REMOVE the identification of family sharing if they are not going to honor it. ### 2/5 — Over priced but great concept *2020-02-02, version 1.18* There needs to be a way to share between family accounts. Both my kids loved the app, but to give the kids each of the stories is just waaayyy too expensive. Each story is $5 and cannot be shared so each kid has to buy it on their own account. The other issue is that it sometimes doesn’t hear when my kids are reading the words and other times it moves on before my kids are done reading. It can get frustrating. Also, sometimes it can play a story fine on our living room but then will randomly say it’s too dark without the light ever changing. The stories so far are fun and cool. And it is good motivation to read. I would add a subscription service that could be shared between accounts ( like with a parent log in) and I’d be willing to rate it much higher that way. ### 2/5 — Pay to read books *2019-10-19, version 1.16* I love wonder-scope and it’s very unique! But you can only read the rabbit book and you also have to pay to read the other books which is a bummer. My kids hate reading the same books so I had to delete the game. I didn’t want to pay to read the books. But other wise it’s very good ### 2/5 — Great App, Too Costly and Doesn’t recognize voice very well!! *2019-06-06, version 1.12* Beautiful Idea. It was creative, poorly interactive and has potential to improve reading skills. It would be a 5 star app if it wasn’t so costly and the voice recognition was better. It was frustrating for my daughter to have to repeat her words over and over and sometimes it skipped the words altogether! It was frustrating!! I purchased 1 story and it gave me credit for an entirely different story and for 5$ you only get one story. I would even understand paying that much if it was a choose your own adventure and the story could be manipulated different ways. I feel cheated and it’s sad because it’s a lovely product. ### 3/5 — So close *2022-07-21, version 1.18* Such a cool concept and my little one mostly liked this. As others have said , it's a bit pricey. $5 for each story is rough considering they are like 10mins. Also I'm experiencing a serious audio issue at the end of each story, the last few mins sound like the same audio is playing 100 times over top of itself. This is on a 2017 iPad Pro 10.5. ### 3/5 — Very good concept. *2022-07-09, version 1.18* I like this app as my daughter has found a way to enjoy reading. My only thing is that the in order for her to purchase another story, her phone needs to request permission from her parents accounts. I have tried several times, but the app never sends the notification to grant permission for purchase. Idk if it’s part of the app or part of apple, but she won’t be able to read more books if she can’t buy them. Please help. ### 3/5 — Not happy *2021-07-10, version 1.18* I love the app and purchased two of the books when I first downloaded the app a couple of years ago. Now I do not have access to the books anymore. I have to pay for them again. I am not sure if it’s due to the update or not. ### 3/5 — Lost my purchases *2019-12-29, version 1.18* My kids love this app and it’s a really cool concept. I would rate 5 stars but the problem I have with it is that when they updated the app I lost multiple in game purchases. I paid $4.99 twice to unlock stories and now they’re gone. If I hit the restore purchases, nothing happens. A real disappointment. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing 🤩 PLEASE READ *2021-06-01, version 1.18* This game is just for me I don’t like reading but I like technology and stuff and combine that is Wonderscope a camera to wonder I also liked it that I payed 5 dollars on the game for a different story the only problems I have is you start of with one free story and you pay for the others and it’s just a tad bit over priced ### 5/5 — I have this app *2020-06-30, version 1.18* I have this app because my brother doesn’t know how to read yet when he’s in kindergarten he graduated on May 21 but my brother knows how to read some words but the characters in the app can’t really understand him a lot because he doesn’t know how to read a lot of words so that’s why i train my brother for some Reading that’s why my mom Lilith downloaded it for me ### 5/5 — Great for young readers! *2020-02-25, version 1.18* My daughter has been in love with this app for the last two years. She can’t get enough. The stories are short, but require heavy involvement from the user. This prompts your little one to clearly read what they see on the screen. By highlighting words as they’re recognized, it shows which words need better enunciation and helps guide your child toward better enunciation. Highly recommended, but make sure you have enough space cleared in the room to fit the entire scene. ### 5/5 — The game for imagination... *2019-12-22, version 1.18* The game is great! It takes you to a new level in your brain. The game is super kid friendly and is great for siblings to play. The only thing about it is... Well you have to spend money on the realms. And sometimes its hard to see and look at it from up close. Yes there is 1 free realm. But its not as fun as the others. either then that it is a great game, great for the kids ### 5/5 — Prefect *2019-10-01, version 1.15* Great app and a blessing for people who want to help their children. I see people complaining about the cost, really? Do u realize how much programming went into creating this app? Plus a paper book would be more. Also, u waste that small amount of money at McDonald’s or on video games but your child’s education isn’t worth this cost? Can u tell I’m a teacher... ### 5/5 — Love the App *2019-08-25, version 1.13* I love the app i wish it would have more books and more reading for children. It has potential to grow. 5 star for me because both my kids love it. ### 5/5 — Why *2019-06-12, version 1.12* Why is the space mini game in your game not ready yet just name it something like space adventure or space travel please because I really like space and would really love it From T cup ### 5/5 — Would give more stars but the app lied *2019-05-17, version 1.11* I went out and brought an iPhone 6s form my child cause it said that’s what is compatible with and when I try to download it. It’s tells me I have to have XR wow I just brought and wasted money for what if it can not be downloaded I will like a full refund on the other books I purchase ### 5/5 — Love this!♥️ *2019-05-01, version 1.11* I absolutely love this app! My son is autistic and I have always had a difficult time getting him to read. I showed him one of the stories and told him what to do and he started reading word for word!😀 Tears of joy came to my eyes when I seen him interacting with the stories♥️ We can’t wait for new stories😍 ### 5/5 — Incredible game *2019-03-23, version 1.10* I’m really enjoying this game. Really unique how the game takes place in your own house and it’s really involving and fun. I really think augmented reality games are the future. Only part I don’t like is the stories are too short and you have to pay for new ones. Works great on my iPad 2017 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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