# Plugo by PlayShifu

> STEM Games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1397023302](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1397023302)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1397023302`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mobilizAR
- **Category:** Games
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (7,777 ratings)
- **Version:** 37
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2019-01-20
- **Size:** 806 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/plugo-by-playshifu/id1397023302)
- **Website:** [https://www.playshifu.com](https://www.playshifu.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.playshifu.com/privacy](https://www.playshifu.com/privacy)

## Description

Plugo by PlayShifu is an interactive AR gaming system designed to stimulate STEM skills for kids ages 5-11. It uses 1 gamepad and 7 interchangeable tactile kits to deliver hands-on learning that happens off the screen and across math, science, engineering, and the arts. 

With kits like Plugo Link, Plugo Count, and Plugo Piano, children explore STEAM concepts through 60+ levels per kit, safe setup, and device-friendly play. The Plugo app syncs kits and guides curious minds through engaging challenges that blend play with meaningful learning.

## Rankings

- #20,428 — Overall

## Review summary

Plugo is valued for its educational potential (math and literacy) and can be handy for learning. However, multiple reviews highlight serious reliability issues (crashes, freezes, overheating, misreads), connectivity and cross‑device problems (especially iPad vs iPhone), and challenging setup with weak support. Content customization across ages is limited, and some users report pushy review prompts. Overall, bugs and setup difficulties often overshadow the educational benefits.

### Pros

- Educational content for kids (math, letters, spelling)
- Useful learning tool during school breaks and for extra practice
- Positive reception of specific topics or games (e.g., math puzzles)

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and stability issues: crashes, freezing, overheating, inputs not registering or acting erratically
- Connectivity and device compatibility problems: cannot connect to Internet, inconsistent Wi‑Fi behavior, iPad vs iPhone compatibility and hardware not detected
- Difficult setup and weak or slow support: setup hurdles, tickets unanswered or slow to resolve
- Limited content customization and age-appropriateness: games/lessons cannot be adjusted to a child’s age or progress
- Pushy in-app prompts to leave reviews or rate the app

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1397023302)