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 more than 10 alternatives to Layar for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, 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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Layar alternatives page was last updated Nov 16, 2020
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  1. Wikitude icon
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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.

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Symbian S60
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Wikitude Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    Wikitude VS Layar

     
    Comments about Wikitude as an Alternative to Layar
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    Negative Nov 24, 2016
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    Doesn't allow you to edit your stuff into your phone to see above the object your phone is capturing

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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
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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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    MyWebAR.com VS Layar

     
    • 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 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...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone

    mixare Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  GPLv3

    mixare VS Layar

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

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet

    World Around Me Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    World Around Me VS Layar

     
  5. Vuforia icon
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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.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Vuforia VS Layar

     
    • Vuforia is the most popular Linux alternative to Layar.

    • Vuforia is Paid and ProprietaryLayar is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Bingle goggles combines the power of Bing, Google, Yahoo & Facebook services into one app!

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows Phone

    Bingle Goggles VS Layar

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

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Zappar Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    Zappar VS Layar

     
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    Augmented reality application for the iPhone. Using the compass & GPS of the iPhone 3GS, Heads Up Navigator tracks your location and overlays placemarks onto your screen, as well as their distance away from you.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Heads Up Navigator Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    Heads Up Navigator VS Layar

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows Phone

    HERE City Lens Features

    1.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    2.  Augmented Reality
    3.  Apps with Offline Map

    HERE City Lens VS Layar

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • madewitharkit

    Fireworks AR Features

    1.  Augmented Reality

    Fireworks AR VS Layar

     
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