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Top 10 Augmented Reality Android Apps For 2021

Simply put, Augmented Reality puts 3D visuals into the real world. While it has mainly been adopted by gaming apps, online shopping apps have also started to adopt new-age technology. AR apps give a better experience to users, especially when it comes to online shopping. The list compiles the Top 10 Augmented Reality apps as on the Android application store:

1. Houzz

Houzz

It has over 10 million downloads and carries the Editors’ Choice tag. It has been awarded the Best App of 2016 by Google. It is used for interior design and is quite versatile. It contains millions of high-definition home interiors and exteriors photos for great designing ideas. Moreover, users can seek help from professionals all around the world to renovate or decorate their houses through AR.

Users could also choose to sketch or draw their ideas in the app and bring it to life through AR. It has been well-received by the users and carries a 4.7-star rating.

2. IKEA Place

Ikea is a Sweden-based home décor manufacturer. It is known worldwide for its high-quality and sturdy furniture. Users have the option to visit the online store and place the furniture through AR in their home, office, or anywhere. The piece of furniture so placed can be moved around and rotated to give a better idea.

The app scans the place-in-focus to get the estimated area. Users can then check whether their favorite furniture piece fits the place or not. The furniture could also be bought from the app itself.  It is convenient and easy to use. 

3. Snappy – AR Social Network

Snappy  AR Social Network

The app is ideal for social media users. Through the app, users can create short videos with AR technology. They can insert GIFs, graphics, animations, figures, characters, and so forth, in their videos. The editing can be done in real-time for great results.

The app also handpicks many AR videos for users to seek as inspiration or use it in their videos. Images can be edited, 3D texts can be sent and you can hide an AR message in any part of the world for your friends to find. Thus, the app is multi-functional and provides a great user experience.

4. YouCam Makeup

YouCam Makeup

It has more than 100 million downloads making it the most downloaded app on the list. The app uses AR for real-time makeup and hair coloring. It also offers other features such as an image editor, skincare tracking, special celebrity makeup tutorials, and so forth. 

The app is very useful for users who like to experiment with looks. The real-time makeup option lets you perform makeup on anybody with virtual brushes, foundation, lipsticks, and so forth. The app also has content from professionals to help guide users on various aspects of makeup.

5. GIPHY World

GIPHY World

The GIPHY app has the world’s largest library of GIFs and stickers. GIPHY World combines the collection with AR and lets users add GIFs, stickers, animations, and so forth to any video or image. The app is great for social media users as the edit looks professional and adds charm to any visual.

The final image or video so developed could be saved to the device or posted on social media. It is fun to use the app and it lets the users get creative. 

6. Google Lens

Google Lens

The list would not be complete without this AR app. Instead of placing visuals in the real world, the app captures the real-world visuals and gives information about the same. It is exclusively available for Android smartphones. 

Through the lens, objects can be identified. People can also lookup places, animals, and plants. Written text can be translated and even products available in different stores can be looked for. If the item is for sale online, the app directs the user to the online store. Thus, the app proves useful for tourists and everyday wanderers in getting to know the world better.

7. Augment

Augment

The app is versatile in its application. The user feedback is mostly positive and it carries a lot of features. It lets businesses offer AR models of their products to the customers so that they can try them before they buy them.

E-commerce firms use it to help increase their sales. It lets the store owners or potential investors experience the product through AR to understand various aspects without having to deliver or ship the product. The app can also be used to visualize products at different stages of production before the product goes into production. Thus, it is extremely suitable for e-commerce businesses. 

8. ROAR

ROAR

The app is also targeted at online businesses. Customers can scan images that have been enhanced with AR. Also, it lets customers see the products through AR at their homes or in a store to help them understand the product better.

Users of the app can also use the app to create AR content such as images and videos. It also lets the platform be used for the sale of such products to make customer experience wholesome. Thus, businesses can make AR-powered online stores. 

9. Snapchat

Snapchat

It has more than a billion downloads and is a popular social media platform. It makes it to the top 10 owing to its filters. The filters offered by the app are nothing but AR. It incorporates AR in videos and images in real-world time. Users have a lot of filters to choose from through which they can make the videos and images look more appealing.

The app is used for sharing content online with specific or the entire friends’ list. AR helps develop better content which in turn makes gaining popularity easier.

10. Wanna Kicks

Wanna Kicks

This app is new to Android but is popular on the iOS platform. It is aimed at fashion experts, especially in the footwear department. Users of the app can select footwear from a plethora of shoes, sandals, thongs, and so forth. They can then be tried through AR to check how it looks. The app is easy to use and provides a good user experience. The footwear could also be bought from the app making online shopping convenient. 

FAQ

1. What App Uses AR?

Answer- Google Maps (Android, iOS: Free).

2. What are AR apps on Samsung?

Answer- AR Zone app allows users to experience augmented reality on Samsung Android devices. The users have the liberty to choose a feature and capture photos and videos with all the fun elements.

3. What are some examples of AR?

1. Google Pixel’s Star Wars Stickers.
2. Disney Coloring Book.
3. L’Oréal Makeup App.
4. Weather Channel Studio Effects.
5. U.S. Army

4. How AR Is Being Used Today?

Answer- Augmented reality is now used in medical training. Its applications range from MRI applications to performing highly delicate surgery. At the Cleveland Clinic at Case Western Reserve University, for example, students are taught the ins and outs of anatomy using AR headsets or augmented reality glasses.


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