My Very Hungry Caterpillar AR

Ever since Pokemon Go exploded onto the scene last year, app developers have been desperate to emulate its success.

Apple used the launch of its latest iphones to put a spotlight on the technology, which overlays digital elements onto a view of the real world using the phone’s camera.

High-quality augmented reality apps are still few and far between, but one of the best is My Very Hungry Caterpillar AR, which brings Eric Carle’s children’s book to life.

Kids can watch the story unfold in their living room, on the kitchen table or in the garden by pointing the phone’s camera at objects in their environment. They can also interact and play with the hungry caterpillar, and help him grow by feeding him pears and apples.

It’s a charming app with beautifully rendered digital elements – from the caterpillar himself to the trees and ladybirds that help to complete the scene.

£2.99