AR Spider Prank — Bug Filter overview
AR Spider Prank (also known as Bug Filter) is an augmented-reality app for iPhone that lets you play realistic insect pranks on friends and family. The app overlays lifelike creatures — from skittering spiders to wriggling centipedes — onto a detected face so the bites, crawls, and creeps appear to be happening right on the user. Capture the moments as photos or videos and share them on social media for guaranteed reactions.
Notable capabilities
- Automatic face tracking that anchors virtual bugs to facial features for convincing effects
- Quick capture tools for both still images and short video clips
- Intuitive menus to pick a creature and start the prank with minimal setup
- In-app purchases that remove ads and expand the library with extra AR critters
Creatures available
- Centipedes (long-bodied, multi-legged options)
- Cockroaches with realistic scuttling animations
- Spiders that cling and crawl across the face
How to use it for best results
- Launch the app and grant camera permission.
- Choose a creature from the collection and preview its motion.
- Let the app detect the face, then tap to begin recording or snap a photo.
- Save or share the clip directly to your preferred social feed.
Extras, pricing, and suggestions
The free version provides the core prank features, while a paid tier removes advertisements and unlocks additional bug designs and effects. For users seeking an alternative offering similar functionality, consider Delta Executor (Free), which provides comparable AR novelty filters with its own set of creatures and tools.
Tips for parties and gatherings
- Aim the camera for well-lit faces to improve tracking accuracy.
- Use short clips to capture genuine reactions and make sharing easier.
- Combine different bugs in sequence for escalating pranks and surprise effects.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free