Contrary to popular belief, augmented reality technology isn't just about games. It affects fields as varied as astrology, fitness, online translation, measurement tools and furniture. Here is a selection of the most interesting augmented reality applications for iPhone to download..
Augmented reality vs virtual reality
Although augmented reality has been around for several years, it was not until 2017 and the arrival of iOS 11 with ARKit that the iPhone and iPad could finally take advantage of this technology. This term may also tell you something, you've probably heard it somewhere without paying attention.
As a reminder, augmented reality is a technology that enriches the real world with graphics generated by the smartphone or tablet. Unlike virtual reality, this technique does not seek to replace your reality (dummy universe in three dimensions) but to supplement it with virtual data superimposed on the virtual world. It is accessible from a smartphone without having to use a VR headset..
The number of augmented reality apps for Apple mobile devices has increased significantly in recent years. Among the most popular apps using this process we can mention the Pokémon Go game or the Snapchat filters. But technology is evolving very quickly and every day we see the appearance of new tools but also new uses.
Virtual reality is for example used in the medical, military, scientific, cultural and obviously entertainment fields. In clothing some brands offer to try all clothes online without leaving their interior via applications. The garment is then traced directly on the body of users..
Top 5 best augmented reality apps
Augmented reality is the big technological trend for the coming years. It already fascinates millions of users around the world. Just look at the success of Pokémon Go. The Niantic game occupies at the time of writing this article the 11th place of the most profitable apps on the Play Store. She has reportedly brought over a billion dollars to the studio already.
It is therefore not surprising to see all digital players invest massively in this new technological El Dorado. Of course not all the tools on the App Store are created equal. To help you sort it out, we offer our selection of the best augmented reality apps for iPhone.
Find the place where you parked your car
The car parks of shopping centers are becoming larger. Generally once the shopping session is over, it is very difficult to find your car. Obviously we can note the floor, the corridor or the place number. But it must be admitted, many motorists neglect to do so.
The Find Your Car with AR application aims to find the place where you parked the car using the camera on your iPhone. 
Once installed and configured, simply follow the indications given by the big arrow to find your vehicle.
- Install Find Your Car with AR on your iPhone from the App Store
- Park your car in the location of your choice
- Launch the Find Your Car with AR app
- Click on the button I parked here
- Select GPS accuracy
- Close the application
You can now do your shopping without worrying about where you parked your vehicle. Then just launch the application and follow the instructions given on the screen in the augmented reality view.
Google Translate
The Google Translate application has an extremely practical augmented reality module on vacation. To use it, just launch the application and then point your smartphone to the poster, panel or text to be translated.
The translation is then done almost instantly. The application will automatically erase the text from the screen and replace it with its version translated into the language of your choice. The result is particularly impressive. This solution is very useful for translating a text into a language that does not use our Latin alphabet (Cyrillic alphabet, hirigana or Chinese script).
MakeUp
Augmented reality apps will change the way women try makeup. The soberly called MakeUp app allows any user to try lipstick, eyeshadow, mascara without leaving home.
Automatic face detection offers a particularly realistic result. Once installed on your iPhone, you can test hundreds of different combinations and nuances. It is the simplest and most practical solution to find the perfect look.
AR puzzle
Cephaloclastophilia or the passion for the puzzle affects small and large. If you like to assemble small colored pieces without having the space to store dozens of puzzle boxes in your apartment, we have the solution.
Puzzle AR allows you to create magnificent 3D puzzles. The application challenges you to rebuild famous monuments (Statue of Liberty, Taj Mahal, Saint Basil's Cathedral, etc.). Access to the application is completely free. Note that the game is more suitable for adults.