Augmented reality is going to be a huge part of our future. It’s not just for entertainment anymore, as it has the potential to revolutionize how we use technology in many different ways. We’ve assembled this list of five best Android augmented reality apps that will get you started using AR in your everyday life!
Sketchfab
What’s the hottest new spot for 3D, VR, and AR? Your favorite phone. Delve into a whole host of amazing content on Sketchfab with your favorite mobile device. Sketfab’has got animations, art galleries, industry demos—you name it. Whether you’re sharing an immersive experience with friends or exploring a hold brimming full of models in 3d for yourself alone we’ve got something to keep your interest piqued.
Sketchfab is the world’s largest 3D, VR, and AR content community. Explore a growing library of millions of models in 3D on your mobile device, with Sketchfab has something to offer for every age group. Whether you explore using touch or jump into the virtual reality landscape with your favorite mobile headset, or you use augmented reality to bring models into the real world – we have all of these available avenues right at your fingertips on any device. Follow your favorite Sketchfab creators and stay up-to-date about their latest work by leaving comments, likes, and subscribes!
Houzz
Houzz is the fastest-growing home design platform in the world, and it’s a one-stop shop for anyone looking to make their homes beautiful.
Houzz offers an unparalleled blending of high quality photos with useful tools designed for designing your next dream house. Browse more than 20 million images boasting some of he most breathtaking interior design work from professionals across America – or even rare photos of Europe and Asia! Search by style, manufacturer type (sofas vs vanities) or room (bathroom vs patio). Share your latest find with friends on Houzz and download free plans with tons of tips at Got Plans?
Houzz puts all of this information at your fingertips so you can confidently create the home of your dreams every time!
Snaappy
Snaappy is a revolutionary social network app for everyone that lets them create, share and explore augmented reality videos on their phones! Snaappy offers a plethora of 3D objects, 2D images, gifs and stickers to use in their video projects from which they can control the elements on screen. If editing is too much of a challenge (who are we kidding? EVERYONE likes an editor!), there are pre-selected videos between which they can scroll through at their leisure as well. With so many personalized options available within such few apps it’s no wonder that Snaappy has taken over classrooms around the country with its immersive experience. So what’re you waiting for? Download today and get your snaap on!
Pokémon GO
So, you think Generation I Pokémon are enough? No way. Experience true exploration and discovery with over 80+ new species of Pokémon waiting to be encountered in this exclusive game for the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded more than 1 billion times.
Life-like animations tell stunning stories about a world caught up in an adventure where humanity’s greatest desire is fulfilled–to find and catch them all! When one is strong enough to challenge even the strongest of Gym Leaders, what will happen under their tutelage? Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore their surroundings. From Tokyo to Rome, we’ll see you out there!
Ingress Prime
Ingress Prime is an AR game using real world.
Ingress Prime unleashes the power of a never-before-seen scanner that reveals hidden items, including XM, which you can interact with to collect. Compete for control by creating links and destroying your opponents’ connections as you explore your world through hacking and capturing strategic points on the map, or battle them head-to-head in real time. Discover why there are two different Factions: those who seek Enlightenment (the Enlightened) and those struggling against it (the Resistance).
The Ingress Scanner has been completely transformed by cutting-edge XM technologies, now waiting for you to join this global struggle. Interact with places of cultural significance such as public art installations, landmarks, etc., use nearby transit stations – even navigate by foot or bicycle.