The 20 best augmented reality apps (according to Apple)

Reality increased, it begins to gain ground. Proof of this is that Apple has developed a list, seeing a vein in it and presenting in mid-2017 the ARKit developer kit, with which design augmented reality apps for their devices.

A technology that could be defined as the result of the combination of virtual elements with its physical environment. To enjoy it, you have to use a camera device, such as a phone or tablet, and the right software.

The camera is responsible for collecting the data of the place where we are and the software to introduce the virtual elements in real time. Moving our device, we get to enjoy this new perspective that offers this combined reality.

After a few months of shooting, Apple has created a list of the 20 best augmented reality apps in its catalog. Many are games, but there is also room for education, entertainment, utilities and professionals.

THE MACHINES

This application was used by Apple in its Keynote of 2017 to make a demonstration of the possibilities offered by augmented reality. This combat game has very careful graphics and resorts to what has been called the use of perspective: we can place them in the place we want from the scene just by moving our phone. It is possible to acquire it for $6.58.

ARISE AND SPLITTER CRITTERS

It is also a game of perspective, but within the genre of adventure. ARise is available for $4.18 and its protagonist will have to reach the top of a giant stone monster crossing chasms and climbing cliffs. Your objective is to recover the sacred sword. Within the same category, Apple's selection of the best augmented reality apps includes the free Splitter Critters.

EGG

We can discover if we have wood from farmers and good strategists with Egg. Although, a priori, the proposal of this simulation game seems simple - build a chicken farm -, we will soon see that making them put the right number of eggs to make it profitable is not so easy. Beware that hooks!

AR RUNNER

This application will delight sports fans. AR Runner uses the technologies of augmented reality to place in our real environment virtual games that make the practice of physical exercise more fun. One more incentive: we can compete against other players.

MAGICPLAN

Recommended for real estate professionals and for those who are decorating your home. This augmented reality app collects in a few minutes the situation of the corners and doors to design the plane, where objects can also be placed.

IKEA PLACE

With a similar idea, but for us to check how their furniture would be in our homes, IKEA Place is here. As the goal is to sell their products, the app is free and includes a catalog with part of their articles (not all). It is possible to place furniture on a real scale in the bedroom, living room or bathroom.

HUMAN ANATOMY ATLAS 2018

The best way to know the human body is to know how it is inside. This app has been developed with students and healthcare professionals in mind, which justifies that its initial price is $33.53. Includes detailed 3D models of human anatomy and all systems, as well as interactive animations.

SKY GUIDE AR

Look to the sky and see what is there is what makes this app of observation of the stars. You just have to put the phone on us and direct it to a certain place. On the screen appear, for $4.18, the constellations, stars and planets that are on us, and even the satellites orbiting the Earth.

MY VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AR

This application is based on the popular children's story “The little gluttonous caterpillar ". The youngest of the house can interact - at a price of $6.58 - with his character. They will have to help you eat, play or sleep. Thanks to its care, it will become a colorful butterfly.

MAMMOTH MINI GOLF AR

In the section of animals there is also room for mammoths. The creators of this application have not thought of anything else but to put them to play mini-golf, with characters as peculiar as the men in the caverns. A curious mix that for $6.58 will entertain the whole family.

MONSTER PARK AND COMPANY

Although they became extinct 65 million years ago, dinosaurs continue to fascinate people of all ages. Monster Park uses this technology to bring our animals closer to our world. It places them in scenes of daily life, with their real size and giving them movement. The price is $4.18.

Similar proposals are the augmented reality apps of Follow Me Dragon, where the chosen character is a dragon named Drake; Holo, with a collection of 300 holograms to add to your photos or videos, and GIPHY World: AR GIF Stickers, with which to include animated GIFs.

THOMAS & FRIENDS MINIS

Since 1984, the cartoon series about the train Thomas and his friends has captivated children from all over the world. Your fans can now build their own train and tracks with this augmented reality app. It's free, but to access all its functions you have to pay, either for scenes or to unlock everything ($13.16).

CONDUCT AR!

Without the character of Thomas, but with trains, this game allows fans of railway models to build them anywhere for 5.38. It is set in the old West and is not suitable for children under 9 years.

EUCLIDEAN LANDS

Solving a three-dimensional puzzle is the challenge posed by Euclidean Lands. This game has 40 levels in which you will have to solve several riddles. All of them are related to subjects such as architecture or geometry to defeat enemies. Who dares with it, you must first pay $5.98 for this application.

Continuing with the theme of the puzzles, Apple's list of the best augmented reality apps includes PuzzlAR: World Tour, to build monuments from around the world; and the free block game Stack AR.

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