anGadgets EditorsIf we think about the augmented reality + mobile phone comboOne of the first things that comes to mind is surely that Google technology that allows us to see and photograph representations of objects and animals in 3D, such as tigers, sharks, dogs, etc. In the case of Android devices, this is possible thanks to the RA’s Google Play Services (formerly known as ARCore), while on the iPhone, it is taken care of by Apple’s ARKit.
However, beyond that option of looking for animals and seeing them in our room, both Google Play and App Store offer us a multitude of applications and games that exploit the possibilities of augmented reality. Next, we are going to focus on a few proposals that will also allow us to have a good time with the little ones in the house.
Pokémon GO
We start this list with one of the most famous augmented reality games: ‘Pokémos GO’. This title, which has led millions of people to seek out and hunt Pokémon all over the world to take on other coaches. Thanks to its latest updates, it can now be synchronized with Google Fit and allows you to take pictures of our creatures. The download is free, but offers purchases within the application.
Pokémon GO
- Developer: Niantic, INC.
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google
- Price: Free
- Category: Role / Adventure
Just a Line
This simple application allows us to scribbleand record it on a short video and share it. Version 2.0 also added the ability to join the session with another person to view their drawings and have them see what you are drawing. Besides being free, there are no ads or purchases integrated.
Just a Line
- Developer: Google Creative Lab
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google
- Price: Free
- Category: Entertainment
Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs
The goal is the same as in the original game: use the slingshot to knock down the green pigswith the difference that here the characters are projected around you. In addition, thanks to augmented reality, you can walk around structures placed on the objects in the space around you and find their weak points or the best angles to get it right. It’s free to download, but includes in-game advertising and shopping.
Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs
- Developer: Rovio Entertainment
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google
- Price: Free
- Category: Simulation
Star Walk 2
If you want to interpret the constellations and get more information about the heavenly bodies above you, just point your device to the sky and this application is able to identify thousands of stars, constellations, planets, satellites and comets. The free version contains ads, but they can be removed through in-app shopping.
Star Walk 2
- Developer: Vito Technology
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google
- Price: Free
- Category: Education
Quiver – 3D Coloring App
Although it is in English, it is one of the best known augmented reality apps for children, which first they’ll have fun painting the plates and preparing the characters that will later come to life virtually by focusing on them with our mobile or tablet. The app is free, with no purchases or ads, and the slides can be downloaded and printed from the app itself or from the Quiver website.
Quiver – 3D Coloring App
- Developer: QuiverVision Limited
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google
- Price: Free
- Category: Education
WallaMe – Augmented Reality
In a way, we could say that this app has a similar concept to ‘Just a Line’, since it is a social network in which we can hide graffiti and virtual messages so that only those who have the application can see them. To use it, just take a photo of a nearby wall, draw or add images to it and share the creation with your friends. They will be able to see what you’ve put up once they’re there, but you can also share them with the world by making them public.
WallaMe – Augmented Reality
- Developer: Wallame Ltd.
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google
- Price: Free
- Category: Social
Monster Park: Dinosaur World
In addition to see life-size dinosaurs With your device’s camera, you can control their movements and take pictures or videos by walking along with them. The application is free to download and includes Tyrannosaurus, but offers the possibility to buy other dinosaurs and monsters optionally. In addition, you can create your own creature and change its skin by choosing the desired texture.
Monster Park AR – Dinosaur World
- Developer: Vito Technology
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google
- Price: Free
- Category: Entertainment
Chromeville Science
Here’s another example of a free augmented reality app that is based on a colourful sheet or template and that it can be very helpful in learning about science. It includes 11 slides that can be downloaded from the Chromeville website and, once painted, come to life on your phone or tablet screen. It’s free and has no ads or offers for purchase.
Chromville Science
- Developer: Imascono
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google Play
- Price: Free
- Category: Education
DEVAR – Augmented Reality
Designed for the whole family, this application offers immersive learning activities with different interactive games, effects, 3D animations, masks, etc. It also allows you to interact with a multitude of characters, such as Fourdi, dinosaurs, mermaids, robots and fantastic creatures in mixed reality. You can even explore the solar system to learn about the stars and planets. It’s free, but offers shopping within the app.
DEVAR – Augmented Reality
- Developer: DEVAR ENTERTAINMENT LLC
- Download it in: App Store
- Download it in: Google Play
- Price: Free
- Category: Education
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