Layar Alternatives

Layar is described as 'The Layar Augmented-Reality Browser displays real time digital information on top of reality in the camera screen of the mobile phone. While looking through the phones camera lens, a user can see via AR houses for sale, popular bars and shops, touristic information of the area' and is an app in the travel & location category. There are nine alternatives to Layar for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet and Windows Phone apps. The best Layar alternative is Wikitude. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try MyWebAR.com or mixare. Other great apps like Layar are World Around Me, Vuforia, Bingle Goggles and Zappar.

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  1. Wikitude icon

    Wikitude

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    Augmented Reality Mobile App - Wikitude World Browser is a fun, innovative and informative Augmented Reality ( AR ) platform allowing you to discover what’s around you in a completely new way. By using the camera, simply hold up your smartphone and explore your surroundings.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    Doesn't allow you to edit your stuff into your phone to see above the object your phone is capturing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Wikitude is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Layar.

    • Wikitude is the most popular commercial alternative to Layar.

    • Wikitude is Paid and ProprietaryLayar is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. MyWebAR.com icon

    MyWebAR.com

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    MyWebAR is the easiest way to build cross-platform augmented reality instantly available in a browser. Whether you are a professional developer or have no prior experience, we have the set of tools that will allow you to get started in the matter of minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • MyWebAR.com is the most popular Windows, Mac & SaaS alternative to Layar.

    • MyWebAR.com is the most popular free alternative to Layar.

    • MyWebAR.com is Freemium and ProprietaryLayar is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    mixare

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    mixare Augmented Reality Engine is a free open source augmented reality browser, which is published under the GPLv3. At the moment mixare is available for the Android platform. It works as a completely autonomous application and is available as well for the development of own...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • mixare is the most popular Open Source alternative to Layar.

    • mixare is Free and Open SourceLayar is Freemium and Proprietary
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    World Around Me

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    World Around Me - WAM - is the perfect tool for travelers, tourists or locals who want to know everything about what’s around them.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    Home screen with a list of over 30 categories
    Camera/AR View to see the places around
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  6. Vuforia icon

    Vuforia

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    A more powerful way to engage, leading global brands use the Vuforia mobile vision platform to deliver unique, entertaining and interactive mobile experiences that transform the way users see and use brand apps.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Vuforia is the most popular Linux alternative to Layar.

    • Vuforia is Paid and ProprietaryLayar is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Bingle Goggles

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    Bingle goggles combines the power of Bing, Google, Yahoo & Facebook services into one app!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows Phone
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    Google OCR from a photo
    Analysis of the OCR text
     
  9. Zappar icon

    Zappar

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    Zappar is an augmented reality app that creates entertainment experiences. Download the Zappar app and get zapping!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. HERE City Lens icon

    HERE City Lens

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    Nokia City Lens is now HERE City Lens giving you an entirely new way to reveal what’s around you. Simply hold up your phone as though taking a photo, and HERE City Lens overlays the best shops, restaurants and points of interest right on your display.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows Phone
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  11. Fireworks AR icon

    Fireworks AR

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    Fireworks AR Playground is an interactive augmented reality app, which lets you burst a variety of crackers and share the experience with your friends and family.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • madewitharkit
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