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24 alternatives to NYT AR

See David Bowie's Costumes in AR

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NYT AR launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The David Bowie AR app▲64

   A virtual interpretation of the blockbuster exhibition

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Shazam Codes▲125

   Augmented reality (AR) platform by Shazam

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Augmented Halloween▲68

   Get into the Halloween spirit with our mobile AR experience.

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pharos AR▲74

   Experience Childish Gambino's concert in AR

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Miso Happy▲119

   One selfie turns you into a 3D AR character

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   HorrorMasks▲63

   Get your scariest face on for Halloween using AR

   2016 · timefreeze.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   ReBlink▲99

   Historic paintings brought to life through the magic of AR ✨

   2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   ARLOOPA▲242

   Add digital objects to the real world with AR

   2021 · app.arloopa.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Carloudy▲84

   Augmented Reality HUD. Drive safer, smarter.

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Gabsee▲148

    Express yourself through your avatar in Augmented Reality

    2017 · gabsee.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Iron HUD▲82

    An Iron Man inspired augmented reality app for iOS

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    GIPHY World▲246

    Communicate in AR with GIFs and stickers

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    AR Watch▲78

    Try Apple Watch on using augmented reality app

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Gorillaz▲114

    Worldwide augmented reality listening event for their album

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MaskUp▲80

    Magical augmented reality Holi

    2017 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Holo with ARKit▲181

    Mix your world

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Impromptu #69 - Augmented Reality And Policy▲60

    Will we need government oversight for AR in the future?

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    AR Studio Player By Facebook▲76

    See what your AR Studio effects look like on mobile devices.

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Digital Dudz▲81

    Add some tech to your Halloween costume

    2015 · morphsuits.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Fireworks AR: Christmas Edition▲67

    Celebrate Christmas with Augmented Reality Santa Claus

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Pictofit 2.0▲110

    Shop smart with the AR-driven virtual try-on app.

    2016 · product-hunt.pictofit.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Memeois World▲81

    Express with memes in AR

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Analyse Asia 100: The Dawn of Augmented & Virtual Reality with Ben Bajarin▲57

    Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR) & Upcoming Apple Event

    2016 · blcw.me · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Piligrim XXI▲98

    Explore periods of histroy through Augmented Reality

    2016 · piligrimxxi.com · its alternatives →

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