# AR Companion Apps 'Follow Me Dragon' Makes It Possible to Interact with a Mythical Creature By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-me-dragon References: [roadtovr](https://www.roadtovr.com/8-cool-ar-apps-try-now-apple-ios-11/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/follow-me-dragon/id1276049016) One of the newest apps to be launched for updated [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-app-for-iphone) devices with ARKit support is 'Follow Me Dragon,' which makes it possible to truly care for an [imaginary friend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snorble) that can only be seen through the screen of a mobile device. With the app, a dragon companion is brought to life through augmented reality. The colorful character is capable of breathing fire, doing tricks and flying. On top of these features, the dragon can also be poked, picked up or pinched to increase or reduce its size. Kids will also take delight in the fact that with the [augmented reality app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience), they will be able to change the color of their dragon companion's scales to match their favorite color. The cuddly Follow Me Dragon reminds of a plush toy, but in a form that exists only in AR. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **AR Companion Apps:** Augmented Reality companion apps like 'Follow Me Dragon' offer opportunities for developing interactive and immersive experiences. - **Imaginary Friend Apps:** Imaginary friend apps provide opportunities for innovation in creating personalized companions that can interact with users in meaningful ways. - **Children's Entertainment Apps:** Developing entertainment and educational apps for children can provide an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the growing market for children's technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile App Development:** Development of augmented reality and imaginary friend apps provides an opportunity for innovative mobile app development. - **Toy Industry:** Opportunities for developing interactive toys and merchandise based on imaginary friend apps can disrupt the traditional toy industry. - **Education Technology:** Augmented reality companion apps have potential to provide innovative educational experiences for children and disrupt the education technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Holographic Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagix.md) - [Augmented Reality Educational Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [Complementary Social Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-ar-app.md) - [Augmented Reality Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire.md) - [AR 3D Model Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-app-for-iphone.md) - [AR-Enabled Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupixel.md) - [Interactive AI Audio Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owl-dragon-a-magical-adventure.md) - [Augmented Reality Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moli-fernyx.md)