The 3 best augmented reality apps for iPhone and iPad

Augmented reality apps are on the rise. We present the three best of these apps for the iPhone and iPad in this practical tip.

Augment - experience 3D augmented reality

In Augment - 3D Augmented Reality you can simply test the great possibilities of augmented reality and have any objects projected into reality.

• First of all, you have to use a magazine, newspaper or similar to calibrate the camera.
• You can then choose one or more models from the extensive range and display them on the previously selected magazine.

Google translator: real-time translation in augmented reality

The Google Translate app also has a great augmented reality feature.

• If you select the camera on the start screen, you can have texts translated into augmented reality live.
• The text is recognized and the translation is automatically projected over the text. For example, you can have a menu translated abroad without having to type individual words.

Pokémon GO: Catch Pokémon in Augmented Reality

Pokémon GO is probably the best-known augmented reality application on the market and of course it should not be missing from this list.

• In Pokémon GO you have to catch Pokémon and fill your Pokédex, conquer arenas and collect items.
• The reality is expanded so that the Pokémon appear in your real environment before you can catch them with a Poké Ball.
• A similar game from the same manufacturer in a different universe is Ingress. Both games are free.

In this CHIP article you can find out what else augmented reality can be used for.