Wonderscope AR Stories

Imagine your favorite book came to life on your floor and asked you to play a part in the story! Wonderscope is an award-winning iOS app for kids that uses augmented reality to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary stories. Through your Wonderscope, you can see the story take place all around you, whether you open the app in your room or outdoors. Read your lines aloud to engage with and talk to characters, and help them solve problems along the way.

Wonderscope is now integrated with Amira the AI (artificial intelligence) tutor. Trained by the world's leading reading scientists, Amira uses more than 20 different tutoring techniques to catch mistakes or mispronunciations, provide assistance, and give "just-in-time" encouragement. Wherever your child is on their learning journey, Amira is there to help them become a masterful and motivated reader.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT WONDERSCOPE

New York Magazine:
“For parents with younger kids, I’ve got at least one thing that could assuage some of that guilt about screen time: Wonderscope.”

Vogue:
“What if you could give your child an iPad for an hour and not feel guilty about it?... an app that makes kids smile and feel confident as they read absolutely feels like a win.”

Fast Company:
“Because kids look through the iPad to see the story on the other side, Wonderscope won’t close them off to the outside world.”

CNET:
“To get a sense of Wonderscope, imagine if Snapchat filters or Pokemon Go went to work at Pixar after graduating from Juilliard.”

Variety:
“The future of storytelling is happening all around us — we just have to look through the right lens to see it.”

Common Sense Media:
""It feels almost magical to watch as suddenly animated characters and scenery pop up all around you as part of ... engaging stories.""

WIRED, regarding Wonderscope story Clio's Cosmic Quest:
""It might be the best 8-minute astronomy lesson out there.""

In December 2019, Wondersope was awarded a BAFTA Children’s Award for its inaugural story, “A Brief History of Amazing Stunts by Astounding People,” created in partnership with PRELOADED.


GROWING LIBRARY OF INCREDIBLE STORIES

“Sinclair Snake: Museum Mischief”
- Be a junior detective in our newest story, Sinclair Snake: Museum Mischief! Explore 4 different exhibits, and learn about dinosaurs, Egypt, medieval times, and gems!

“Willowcrest Manor”
- In this spooky adventure, kids become the ghost of a haunted house and scare thieves away from a hidden treasure!

“Lauren and the Three Bears”
- A modernization of the classic fable, with a twist! Kids meet Lauren, a sharp, savvy kid who questions the common trope of fairy tales that assumes children can’t be trusted to make smart decisions.

“Clio’s Cosmic Quest”
- In this interactive galactic adventure, kids meet Clio, a tiny particle of stardust, and help her battle bullying while learning about star formation!

“A Brief History of Amazing Stunts by Astounding People”
- In this BAFTA Award-winning non-fiction series, kids take part in three of history’s most impossible stunts and meet the real people who made them happen.

“Little Red the Inventor”
- In this EQ focused modernization of Little Red Riding Hood, kids meet Red, a shy girl who loves to invent! Kids help her build her inventions and gain the confidence required to stand up to the Big Bad Wolf.

“Wonder's Land Ringmaster Wanted”
- Kids meet Wonder, the ringmaster of Wonder’s land, and help him bring everyone together for the carnival’s big show!

COMPATIBLE DEVICES

- Only devices with iOS 16 and newer are compatible with this app
- Only iPhones 8 and newer are compatible with this app
- Only iPad 2017, iPad Pro, and newer are compatible with this app

SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND SUPPORT

- This app requires access to the device's camera and microphone for augmented reality and voice-recognition
- 100% Safe & Private.
- This app encourages movement in physical space, so please be watchful of your surroundings