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7 Most Powerful AR SDKs and Frameworks for App Development

1.7 billion is the estimated Mobile AR devices by 2024 📈

AR is becoming the new normal in this digital world.

Especially, businesses use AR for instant conversions by applying them to Mobile Apps.

But for amazing AR experiences on mobile devices, AR SDKs are a must.

Before choosing any SDK for your AR app, you need check below criteria to get best output.

Which criteria should be considered when selecting an AR SDK?
It is crucial to select the right AR SDK for developing your next AR app. Here is a list of such criteria that you need to consider before selecting the right platform.

💡 Capability to support multiple operating systems (mainly iOS and android)
💡 Competence for Unity, the most advanced graphics and development framework

💡 Support for Cloud recognition to enable markers without consuming large space on device
💡 Potential of 3D tracking and recognition for real-time triggers
💡 Thorough documentation for easier code explanation
💡 Support for Geo-location for location-based applications
💡 Smart-glasses support for hands-free experience
💡 Premium licensing (either restricted use by the free version or unlimited features by commercial license)

Check out the top tech stacks that support AR app development for your mobile devices.

Top 7 Augmented Reality SDKs and Frameworks:

1⃣ ARKit
2⃣ ARCore
3⃣ Augment
4⃣ Vuforia
5⃣ ARToolKit
6⃣ ZapWorks – Universal AR SDK
7⃣ Augmented Reality SDK (Wikitude)

Here is the comprehended comparison of all the discussed AR SDKs to help you select better: https://bit.ly/3YCa5ot

The AR services spending will boost by a high CAGR in AR custom app development. And it is definite that all these AR SDKs discussed here, work as the connecting link for AR content, application, and the real device. Among all the different kinds, you need to select the one that fits your project best. However, here is the comprehended comparison of all the discussed AR SDKs to help you select better.

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