Eight free Augmented Reality apps for Android

Augmented reality is something that has been around for many years, but it was with the advent of ARCore there actually Android devices have started to use them more as iOS users with Apple ARKit. In this sense, games like & # 39; Pokémon GO & # 39; or & # 39; Angry Birds IS: Isle of Pigs & # 39; s contributed to arousing so much excitement that on Google Play we can find hundreds of applications that take advantage of it.

Excluding all of these games based on Augmented Reality and Google's own suggestions (Google Maps, Google Measure …) will update a few Android apps that will serve us for all kinds of purposes: from subtle texting to smooth trying or rendering our house.

AR 3D System

Among the many applications available to perform a portable camera scanner (MagicPlan is one of them), we have come up with this proposition that allows place visible tape in real places to simplify the measurement process and the design of 3D floor plans. It is able to detect the rotation and height of a room in metric or state units, and allows you to share steps via email or social media.

Inkhunter

One of the most used Augmented Reality methods is to experiment with clothes, accessories or tattoos. That's exactly what & # 39; InkHunter & # 39; what we allow: enter the tattoo design anywhere in our body to see what it will look like before we draw it. You can also edit, capture and share it on social networks.

They want to kick

Last year it was available on iOS, but on Android, for now, we'll have to schedule the expected event (preview). What we allow try on our shoes almost in your catalog before you buy it. Includes a few models of ADIDAS, Nike, Vans, Asics, Puma or New Balance, but promises to add further.

Ikea place

Sweden's international proposal is one of the most popular Augmented Reality application. Ikea Place & # 39; features different furniture, sofas, chairs and chairs in 3D so we can see what size they will be in our house. It also has a visual search engine to exchange information about specific IKEA furniture that we see in any location or store itself.

Just a line

This simple multiplatform application allows us Draw text, record it in a short video and share it. Version 2.0 also adds the possibility of sharing a session with another person to see his drawings and to be able to see what he is painting. The good thing is that it has no ads or purchase links.

Astrology 2

Another very broad use of Augmented Reality is due interpreting the stars and find out more about the stars we have about us. The app known for this model is & # 39; Sky Walk 2 & # 39 ;, which, by directing your device to the sky, points to thousands of stars, constellations, planets, satellites and comets. The free version contains ads, but can be removed by in-app purchases.

Wallame

In a sense like & # 39; Just Line & # 39 ;, & # 39; Wallame & # 39; is a social network where we can hide graffiti and visual messages so that those with the request can only see. To use it, just take a photo of a nearby wall, draw or add pictures to it and share nature with your friends. See They will be able to see what you place when it's in place, although you can also share them with the world by making them social.

YouCam Makeup

Its over 100 million downloads make it a must for any combination of Augmented Reality apps. The same way we tried on sneakers and tattoos almost, & # 39; YouCam Makeup & # 39; they allow us to see how could we create a style of makeup or a certain tone on our face. It is also possible to edit a selfie with effects, accessories, jewelry and glasses. The basic version is free, but you can pay to have many features.