Top 10 Augmented Reality apps for iOS & Android (june 2016!)
Augmented Reality is moving from science fiction or gadget to practical use and experiences very fast. With an augmented reality app, you can bring a static print add to life, or watch a live movie trailer on a poster, discover nearby establishments and landmarks or experience digital 3D in the real world with your smartphone or tablet.
Free AR apps for iOS and Android
This page shows a small collection of AR apps we like for you to enjoy. They are free for download and with some Augmented Reality apps (browsers) you can add your own Aumentations to share with clients or friends.
AUGMENT – Browser Free/Gratis
Augment AR browser
Augment is an Augmented Reality app aimed at sales and marketing, as well as design visualization. Augment is also fun to use, you can use a default set of 3D rendered objects and create your own tracker image. Augment is user-friendly.
Download this AR app:
- Its simple tracking and gestures combined with 3D rendering make of Augment a well rated Augmented Reality app on the App Store or Google Play.
- Upload your own 3D models and content in your own developper account.
ARTIFACT – Browser Free/Gratis
An app and service that makes it easy to commission, create and distribute Augmented Reality experiences. In the fast paced world of Augmented and Virtual reality it is becoming harder to surprise and engage audiences. Novelty has given way to a sense of familiarity with mixed reality. In order to retain that initial wow-factor, quality and interactivity is now key. Artifact delivers both with the combination of a high quality rendering engine and a level of interactivity you may not be expecting from AR.
Download & use this AR app:
- Download this Augmented Reality app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Download the markers here
Anatomy 4D – Free/Gratis
Anatomy 4D puts every detail of the most complex human bodily systems into a free app that is easy to use, accessible, and truly engaging. Learners explore bodily systems in depth through this 4D experience, which provides the opportunity to understand their interrelationships spatially – a learning experience previously only accessible in a gross anatomy lab.
Download this AR app:
- Download the Anatomy 4D Augmented Reality app on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Download the image markers for the Human body here, To view the augmented hart download here.
Word Lens – Free/Gratis
Word Lens translates printed words from one language to another with your smartphone’s video camera, in real time. No network connection needed! With Word Lens, we’ve seen the beginnings of what’s possible when we harness the power of mobile devices to “see the world in your language.”
Download this AR app:
PS. Google hijacked this great app by integrating it in Google Translate 🙁
- Download the Augmented Reality app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Get a Spanish tekst or newspaper and understand what it reads by using this great app…
Wikitude – Browser Free/Gratis
Wikitude allows you to see more than your eyes only could capture. Wikitude’s “computer vision” is a bit like magic and connects you with the world in a completely new way.
Use Wikitude as a tool to experience augmented reality content, campaigns, projects, promotions, games and so much more by simply scanning the things you see!
Download this AR app:
- Download the WikiTude Augmented Reality app from the App Store or Google Play.
- You can get a free wikitude studio to create your own content here
ZOOKAZAM: Magic animals – Partly Free/ Deels gratis
Users describe Zookazam as “WOW” or “This is AMAZING”. To experience the possibilities of Augmented Reality download Zookazam 3.0.1, an educational AR App that not only allows you to learn about animals but also see and interact with them.
Download & use this AR app:
- Download this Augmented Reality app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Download the markers here
IKEA: Augmented Reality furniture – Free/Gratis
The IKEA catalogue gives you the ability to place virtual furniture in your own home with the help of augmented reality.
Unlock the feature by scanning selected pages in the 2014 printed IKEA catalogue with the IKEA catalogue application (available for iOS and Android) or by browsing the pages in the digital 2014 IKEA catalogue on your smartphone or tablet.
Then simply place the printed IKEA catalogue where you want to put the furniture in your room, choose a product from a selection of the IKEA range and see how it will look in your home!
Download this AR app:
- Download the Ikea Augmented Reality app on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Get the Ikea brochure…
PRISMAR: Augmented Reality Colorbooks – Free/Gratis
Print your page, color, scan and enjoy an interactive world of 3D play! Download free colorbooks of Lalaloopsy, Chuggington, My Little Pony, Barbie, Paw Control, Chloe’s Closet and many more…
Download this AR app:
- Download Prismar Augmented Reality app on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Download the colorbooks for free on the website of Prismar.
LEGO® Connect: Augmented Reality – Free/Gratis
LEGO was exploring ways to enable mobile experiences across these channels to integrate the customer shopping journey and drive higher engagement with their catalogs, with an objective of creating one true “omni channel.”
LEGO® is one of the world’s largest toy manufacturers and children all over the world spend five billion* hours a year playing with LEGO. In addition to selling their products via leading retailers and partners, LEGO manages three sales channels:
- Retail Stores: 68 stores worldwide with 40+ million visitors per year
- Web: LEGO’s website shop.lego.com with 17+ million visitors, with 15% from mobile devices
- Catalogs: Seven catalogs with a reach of 6+ million
Download this AR app:
- Download Lego Connect Augmented Reality app on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
- Now go to the toy-store and get the latest Lego brochure…
AR Girl: Augmented Reality dancing girls – Free/Gratis
(iOS only)
The first Augmented Reality music dance app! Three ARGirls will show you 13 dance types right on your table or even on your hand! ARGirl is the best way to amuse your friends and listen to your favorite songs from your own smartphone with AR dancing beauties!
Download this AR app:
- Download ARgirlAugmented Reality app on the App Store (iOS only) .
- Now go paint a “V” and start dancing!