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Happy Meal App Negative Reviews

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Happy Meal App App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024

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AR not workingEvery Sunday my daughter is excited for the new happy meal with her favourite toys of Jurassic World and to scan the smile on her happy meal box. Now every time that I open the app says they my IPhone doesn’t have AR. Like seriously that is not a problem.Version: 9.4.0

That is what she saidThis game is horrible this game is just trash don’t do unload it this trash I love McDonald’s but this game is just a big no no for kids my 3 year old kid asked me to download this app and I said yes and she said it did not work and when she tried the bring your toy to life it does not eavin give you the option to do that I hate is this and just don’t spend your time here on this app I hate it again don’t waist your time and just trust me 😤🤬😤🌧.Version: 9.7.1

StupidYouTube.Version: 9.3.0

Doesn’t keep up supportSadly it does not keep up the support for past toys, a major one being Ron’s Gone. Have a sad child that wants to keep using and playing and he can’t. Also, can’t compare something like that to dressing up a happy meal box. When app is open it says it needs to update when I’m fact it’s doesn’t. Wish we could just go back to using Ron more than anything!.Version: 9.8.1

AR needs a lot of improvementMy kids love for me to scan their happy meal smiles in the app to see the surprise. But, it is very frustrating. First, even in good light and a clean flat surface the camera doesn’t seem to be able to register flat. I have only been able to get it to work on the tile in my kitchen. Second, more often then not the resulting animation that incorporates the box is much smaller than the actual box and even moving closer is small for the kids to see. Third, load time is horrible. I have 3 kids who all want me to scan their individual boxes. After scanning one, I can’t just say scan again, even though the prompt says to. It has to leave the AR game load the main app, then I have to tap on the game again, and it has too load, then I have to scan the flat surface again (see above). All in all it takes a good 10+ minutes for a quick 15second clip each and a lot of frustration on this parents part..Version: 9.5.0

Waste of timeEvery single toy comes with a little disc that tells the kids to download the app and scan their toy. Except there is no scanner in the app. When you click the menu, you can choose from their activities (that have no directions) but no scanner anywhere. I even made sure in the settings to Allow the camera. Nothing. Sure is a lot of fun when the kids beg you every time to use the app to scan...except it doesn't exist 🙄🙄🙄.Version: 5.0.0

Okay I guess ,but not my favoriteSo , this is a review ,... coming from a kid. My brother likes this game a lot but I mean when I try something like a game on the app, it never gives me good instructions. Like when so was playing the ball in the bucket game for my little pony (By the way I don’t like that show anymore) it made me restart so many times because I didn’t know what to do and I would die . Like SERIOUSLY?!? Please fix the other bugs as well , like when your playing and you do it right but then it counts it worth and it makes you restart , or the other one , well it’s not really a big but it’s the fact that after a while some of the themes go away ... and you put in new ones that don’t really make sense. Anyways thanks for paying attention to me , Have a great day everyone !!! 😁.Version: 6.2.1

Bad boys game timeThere is no settings in the app and I really don’t even like it so I want to change everything in the app and poof, i’ll be able to play Mario games.Version: 8.1.1

Its more for kids under the age of 6I recently got a small stuffed animal frog from a happy meal my step dad wanted something small to eat so he got a happy meal the stuffed animal was good but the app is more of a kids thing I was only curious about the app and I am 23 years old it said you can scan toys from McDonald’s so I did and all it was is a level or small add on as you call it it even gave me something that was The complete opposite of what the toy was it gave me a dolphin level instead of a frog level which would’ve made more sense that is all i have to say about this app.Version: 5.2.0

Disney’s 50 an and I miss the old + Pokémon cardsGood app but you some it’s from a little too hard Especially Disney’s 50 anniversary there almost impossible I mean only one you can only can only I mean only one you can only scan a toy and you can’t even scan the Pokémon cards But i’m playing for years Even before this iPad has been made I miss the old Version and I like the old logo better! Somethings are good and I really like you can dress the Happy Meal App part why why are you can I only take one photo that I make that’s my creativity it’s blank I hope this gets fixed soon.Version: 9.7.1

Too scaryNot for kids, too scary.Version: 9.4.0

Horrible!!I can’t scan anything with the new update; now I have a very disappointing 4year old.Version: 9.2.0

I dont like this game EVEN ONE BITIts so bad without scanning anymore.Version: 8.4.0

NopeMy child was scared of the happy meal and scanned me but nothing happened we don’t know how to use it but I gave it one star because it downloaded quickly.Version: 9.2.0

This sucksI really hate the new update.Version: 9.9.1

It totally changed...It changed.....it would scan toys for games, and do anything fun, the update is...fine I guess but it would scan toys! That was the best part though! BRING IT BACK PLEASE!!!! I MISSED THAT IM BEGGING YOU PLEASE BRING IT BACK PLEASE!!!.Version: 9.3.0

Incredi-NOTAs many others have mentioned, there is no longer a scan option for the toys that advertise games if scanned. I purchased an Incredibles toy today and on the box it advertises the app and all the items that can be scanned for games. First, the items (apples, Go-Gurt and milk) advertised at the menu board and happy meal box with scanners were not labeled as such. They were all regular with no scanners or Incredibles characters as advertised. The toy also is unable to be scanned (even though the happy meal website says it can be done). Lastly, the app states the new update includes the Incredibles games and although we are updated there are no Incredibles games at all. Disappointing-false advertising all the way around-I'm sure Disney wouldn't be happy with such a flop with their movie attached to your product..Version: 6.1.1

Be an inventorWhy isn’t there be an inventor? I will not use the app until it is there. If you put it back into the game I will know cause I will check every week. Plz put it back in game. And anybody seeing this u dont scan the toy anymore u scan the box ok! I give it a 2 cause be an inventor is gone, if it comes back I will hack the App Store to rate it a 100 star. Bring be an inventor back please 😸. If you don’t bring it back I will crush you with my “Super Mc’Donalds Crusher 9000”. Nothing is fun in the app without be an inventor..Version: 9.3.0

SCANNER DOES NOT WORK OR SPECIFIC WHAT TO SCANIt always says “move to a brighter place” when I’m literally right beside a lamp??? Also I’ve tried scanning the literal box, the circle (which you would ASSUME by your instructions you scan), the toy itself and my receipt..nothing. This is crap..Version: 9.5.0

Don’t get the game it’s terribleStop changing the games.Version: 9.7.1

Worst game ever😾I read this on the happy meal box I decided hey why don’t I check this out I scanned my cutie car worst game ever they should make it a little bit less complicated but so far the play is just the worst game in the world but of course since I was a child I thought it would be nice and fun when I looked at the app I thought yeah I’ll try it out but now it’s just the worst game of my life even some other very Credi games are way better than McPlay™ anyways make play need some serious improvements my mom can’t even help me solve a closet so dumb and by the way I hope you noticed today giving you one star worst game ever I hate it to pieces I have like 1000 cutie cars and I was going to scan them all but now I realize it’s no fun to ski and then boring some of the other cutie cars that are really bad are we better than your Credi game.Version: 8.0.1

Why in the world??? 😭Not compatible!.Version: 9.0.0

Was amazing.... :(WHYYYY did u remove the anamaid things whyyyyy that’s the entire thing that’s fun u dummy’s. PUT IT BACK OR I WILL TELL PEOPLE NOT TO GET THIS APP OR DELETE IT PLEASE BRING IT BACKKKKK!!! I loved this game I was giving it a four, but now I need to change it to two! I’ll give you to months on March 24, cuz I’m being nice and giving you extra time now after I finish writing it, I’m eriting on my calindere and I’m not letting my kids play this until it comes back. And also I thing one or few people said that.Version: 9.0.0

GARBÁGEThat’s all I have to say.Version: 8.3.2

PoopHi.Version: 9.6.1

I HATE THE UPDATEThere’s nothing fun in it I like how it used to be! And it keeps saying Loading when I don’t press anything.Version: 9.4.0

N,O, NO.Their is stuff that you have to buy and, theirs this, parents thing that just keeps popping up. I don’t really see any 5 stars. Plus, I deleted this game. You can get it, I’m not stopping you, it’s just,I don’t like it..Version: 9.2.0

BadThis sucks it would t let me scan my smile.Version: 9.3.0

You need a accotuntI skipped and only 2 things came up am so mad why.Version: 9.4.0

Newest update gives less featuresSo I updated and saw “Be an inventor” mode gone now replaced with “Be a hero”. The inventor mode was for older children or parents to play and the lacklustre update removed that. Then I see “Tiny detectives” book replaced the two “Tree top family” digital books that my child liked. I go to play the newest book “Where have all the fish gone” and after the intro the app crashed so I restarted my phone and opened app again to try and realized I can’t skip the intro to the newest book uploaded and it crashes again. So fewer features and not even checking to see if new digital book can be accessed by people real nice MacDonalds real nice now my child is upset and I seen other reviews I’m about to consider deleting this app altogether. Poor Quality control on whatever 3rd party operation you have managing this app.Version: 9.6.1

NoIt won’t let me scan.Version: 9.5.0

Please bring back the characters you can draw that come to lifeWe loved the old version and your new updates took away what we loved to play with. You used to be able to draw your own character and then they would come to life and move around..Version: 9.9.1

😭This used to be my favorite game but it took out make a movie then it took out be a artist then it took out be an inventor so please but everything back to normal so I can download this game again it will be my favorite game again pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. P.S I will rate this five star if you change everything back how I said it. I had this in 2013 but it soooo fun back then because it only updated and not take away things I still call this game MCPLAY.Version: 9.3.0

Where is the “scan my toy” and all the games from previously scanned toys?The “scan my toy” option is missing with the latest update to the app. There is too much useless interactive (and advertising) icons that have been added to the app. It’s not as kid-friendly especially as my son loves the app for the “scan a toy” games. Also, where are all of the games from previously scanned toys? My son loves the McPlay App and scanning his Happy Meal toys. The app used to allow users to swipe left/right between downloaded games of all previously scanned toys. Have all of the games been deleted? If so, why the change? I find it a waste of time to download the app and scan toys if the downloaded games aren’t stored for users to enjoy for the duration of app download. Updates should not delete collected games. This latest update is horrible! I would like to see the McPlay App return to its previous form of more (scan toy to download) games and less boring activities (i.e. McDonald’s version of Playskool’s Mr. Potato Head)!.Version: 8.0.1

UHappy meal.Version: 9.3.0

UpdateThe whole point I bought this app was to scan my toy but this STUPID UPDATE won’t let you. Put it is still good..Version: 9.7.1

So disappointing 😑😑😑So basically, this app is boring and just a huge waste of time. So back in 2014 and before, this app was really good for kids and had a lot of things to do, when you scan a different toy or item, it will each time give out a unique game to play, and it even comes with books for kids to read and learn, including some hidden features and other activities for the kids. I took my two-year-old niece out to eat at McDonald's and she got a Happy Meal, while she was eating I was looking at the box and it mentioned scanning the toy to play a game on the app, and it brought back the memories of me playing that game as a kid, so I decided to download it for my niece to try out. When I installed the app, truth be told it wasn't as exciting as the app I remembered, I gave my phone to my niece and after five minutes of just looking around, she was not at all entertained, especially after scanning her toy, I've noticed that almost everything has changed and most features we're locked. I would give this app a zero if I could. Don't recommend at all!!!!!.Version: 8.5.0

Downloaded App and already it says App is updatingI don’t think the creators of this app thought things through. The app would be a great one if it actually worked as soon as you download it. Looking back at reviews you can see no change has been made. If a person downloads an app one shouldn’t have to see a message that app is updating 20 seconds after downloading said app. Poor execution of app especially when the happy meals toys are meant to be interactive with this app but nobody can use the app.🤦🏽‍♀️.Version: 9.8.1

Seriously?I was eating with my brother (Yes, we just got McDonalds) and he wanted to join the game. Of course, I said yes. So I load up the game.. and there it is. The: ‘Uploading Game’ screen, so I try to restart my phone, that doesn’t work, I wait 5 minutes, STILL DOESN’T WORK, I even came to the App Store to ‘update’ it but it didn’t have an update button! Like seriously? I skipped the parent setting things, maybe that was it? Horrible game honestly, this is your problem McDonalds, and I REALLY DON’T wanna give a bad review, cause it’s one bad review that could ruin your whole store. Honestly, I would fix your mistake before MORE bad reviews come in… sorry but this gets a 1 from me. Stupid to give an app out that doesn’t even work. Please fix it or I will be leaving more bad reviews, not trying to be a Karen, just, seriously..Version: 9.9.1

I like but could be betterI feel like that one game where you have to drive around to try and get more people in you car gives kids anxiety 😟 about things and two there’s not a lot for you to do but overall it’s very cool and fun 3/10 would sometimes recommend (to like a 4 yr old of course).Version: 9.9.1

Ok?So I scanned a book just to see if it would work and I thought that it would read the book to you just because you know little kids are the ones using this app but instead of just told me that I unlock a new instrument. This app is fun I guess but it just doesn’t work what do ever. Another thing is that I got a McDonald’s you that my sister got from McDonald’s and I scanned it throbbing that you know we could play with on the game but nope still the same thing I unlocked an instrument. For I rate the app 1 star. It would be amazing if you guys could actually fix the app because my sister loves to read and I thought that it would read to you. I expect an upgrade!😡.Version: 8.3.2

Unhappy MommyI gave it one star because the app won't even open after trying for 3 hours.Version: 8.3.0

Kinda on the fenceDownloaded the app. It spent 5 minutes doing some app update which, never finished. Every time I opened it, it always showed updating. When the app first loads, it isn’t in total. You only get the part that has it update itself. When it finally got to the scan my box function, I was in the car so, it wouldn’t scan the smile. It kept saying to put the box on a flat surface. Kinda dumb if you are in a car. I deleted the app before it finished updating because 10 minutes into it, it was still updating. Not sure how much memory it needs..Version: 9.3.0

Update disappointingMy children downloaded this app three days ago and were very happy with it. It seems to have updated overnight and now when they return from McDonald’s with a toy they found that they could no longer scan anything. Please correct this flaw in the app And return the world to a normal state where we can all be happy again..Version: 6.1.1

Add this back, or is it still here?Please, please, add the toy scanner thingy back! I used to have to app years ago..Now I don’t know how to scan toys because it says to scan a happy meal? I do not like this..!.Version: 9.7.1

Can’t scan books or smile or toys and the happy meal thing.Bad.Version: 9.5.0

Really Laggy and Really Disappointing!I got a happy meal recently because I wasn’t that hungry and on the little toy I noticed the little scan your toy thing. I hadn’t done it in FOREVER and I wanted to relive some memories so I downloaded the app. What I found was VERY disappointing. Everything had changed, there was NO scan your toy thing and everything revolved around a creepy animated happy meal box. Granted I noticed the toy I received was from 2018 but you used to be able to scan them nonetheless. Anyway, ever since the creepy box thing appeared, the McPlay App now changed to Happy Meal App has turned into basically and advertisement. Also you can’t even do anything because it freezes every five seconds!.Version: 9.3.0

Scan the smile doesn’t workKeep saying my phone doesn’t support AR when AR works for all other apps??.Version: 9.4.0

Happy meal ptfff more like sad mealI usually give good reviews but this is garbage and I know I am 9 but still I the app doesn’t even do anything all there is to do is dressing up the happy meal box they lied to me they said oH i SoRrY bUt YoU cAn’T dO aNyThInG bUt DrEsS uP tHe BoX.Version: 9.3.0

Ok.....I scanned my ty as a joke and I got something.Version: 9.3.0

It’s okI like the app but it dosen’t do much. Yesterday I got a happy meal with Jurassic world Camp Cretaceous on it but I still don’t know how to use it like where is the scan the toy thing or I’m just late maybe you guys can update this app that have the collection of all the game you guys put in it and maybe you can search the topic that you have in your happy meal toy or something.Version: 9.9.1

Broken hearted neurodiverse kidsYour app constantly updates with the newest characters- problem: you can’t access the old ones anymore, at all. You might think it’s great to keep kids looking at ONLY the newest content but I’ve got 2 neurodiverse children in tears because they can’t play with their Rons anymore. This is the last time we use your app- it’s not worth the tears later. Clearly, your company has not taken into consideration how children will react to the changes you probably just shrug off; I can answer that- in tears. Awful. Just awful..Version: 9.8.1

Where is the happy meal guy?My kids only play this app because they love to make the happy meal guy laugh and stick out his tounge and dress him up. And take pics with him… but now he is gone!!!! He was their fav and now he is gone!!! That’s all my kids keep telling me. Why did we collect all these new items for the happy meal guy beating all these games and what not collecting things for this lil guy if you was just going to take him away? Bring him back or we are done with McDonald’s kids meal app!.Version: 9.9.1

BadIt keeps freezing before I even get in the fun part.Version: 9.4.0


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