Augmented reality, which once belonged exclusively to the realm of science-fiction, has become increasingly accessible to the broader public via the use of AR phone apps. The technology is typically utilized in combination with a viewing device that superimposes computer-generated images onto a user's view of the world.
This collection of phone apps employ AR technology in a variety of new and interesting ways. For example, Burberry began offering an AR application that allows users to 'try on' different handbags to ensure the right style and fit, while Pizza Hut launched an app that turns the tops of its Pizza Boxes into an interactive game of Pac-Man.
Despite AR proving to be an effective advertising and marketing tool, it has also begun gaining traction in the art world. For instance, Amplifier, a design hub dedicated to igniting social change, has released a series of AR art posters that activate when viewed through a phone app.
43 Inventive AR Phone Apps
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Shoppable Digital Wardrobes
FaceCake's Infinite Virtual Closet is Driven by AR and AI
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Mood-Themed Virtual Shops
Verishop Mini Offers a Curated Shopping Experience Within Snapchat
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Augmented Reality Beer Cans
BEERSCANS Connects Beer Lovers with Content Via Packaging
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In-App Virtual Escape Rooms
IKEA is Challenging Snapchat Users to Escape a Messy Room
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Augmented Reality Pizza Boxes
Pizza Hut's PAC-MAN Pizza Packaging Box Launches an AR Game
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AR Festival Bottles
Absolut and Tomorrowland Created Interactive Scannable Packaging
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AR Handbag Experiences
Burberry's App Lets Users Customize a Virtual Pocket Bag in 3D
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AR Sneaker-Coloring Zines
'Create with Air Max' Digitally Customizes Nike Sneakers
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Family-Friendly AR Apps
The EVOKE App Brings Real-World Art to Life Through Mobile Screens
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Immersive AR Try-Ons
Snapchat is Introducing Try-On Experiences with Fashion Partners
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AR Puffer Jackets
The NFT Byte Jacket Can Be Worn with Snapchat's Body-tracking Tool
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Immersive Construction Tools
XYZ Reality's HoloSite Tool Uses AR to Optimize Construction
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AR Nut Milk Cartons
Blue Diamond's Almond Milk Packaging Shares an App-Free Experience
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Phygital Animation Festivals
Pixar Fest Has Interactive Activities, AR Check-Ins & Online Games
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Artist-Designed AR Cups
White Castle Joined with Bryan Moss to Create Interactive Packaging
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AR-Powered Art Posters
Amplifier Launches Augmented Reality Art Posters to Inspire Social Change
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AR Eyewear Apps
Topology Eyewear Uses AR to Let Consumers Try on Glasses
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Face-Scanning Eyewear Apps
Cubitts's App Helps People Buy Glasses by Scanning Faces
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Food Waste AR Apps
Morton Salt's AR App Provides a Creative Solution to Reducing Kitchen Waste
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Music-Streaming AR Apps
Spotify's Magic Leap App Lets Users Virtually Pin Music on Walls
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Augmented Reality Party Games
Llamasters Challenges Players to Become the Llama Master
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AR Foosball Tournaments
EE is Making Wembley Stadium Into a Foosball Table with Augmented Reality
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Augmented Gen Z Games
Pull & Bear's Pacific Game Marks the Launch of the Pacific Girls Collection
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AR Brow Apps
The Brow App by Anastasia Beverly Hills Leverages Augmented Reality
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AR Bridal Gowns
David's Bridal and Vertebrae Visualize AR Wedding Dresses
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3D Content Creation Engines
Nextech AR Acquires Threedy to Develop 3D Content Creation Engines
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Augmented Reality Monuments
LACMA and Snapchat Brought Five Monuments to Life Virtually
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Gen Z Voter Campaigns
Snapchat's Speech to Street Encourages Young People to Vote
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Artful AR Photography Experiences
The Junction Launched an Interactive Augmented Reality Mural
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Augmented Reality Toy Apps
Kinder Joy Launched its Applaydu Mobile App for an AR Toy Experience
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Team-Specific AR Basketball Games
The 'NBA AR' App Lets Users Practice Their Shot Anywhere
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NFT-Integrated Art Apps
The Sketchar App Allows Users to Sell Their Artwork as NFTs from the App
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Experimental AR Apps
Mozilla's WebXR Viewer Lets Users Create and Experience AR
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AR Rocket Launch Apps
USA Today Developed an AR App Called 321 Launch
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Mobile Emoji AR Apps
The Emojivision App is Able to Create Live Images Comprised of Emojis
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Egg-Hiding AR Games
Burger King's New AR Game Urges Kids to Guard Virtual Eggs
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Augmented Reality Candy Ads
M&M's First-Ever AR Ad Includes a Snapcode for a Dynamic Experience
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Assistive AR Apps
The Rescue Assist App Helps Emergency Services Save Lives
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AR-Powered Celebration Apps
The 'Bicoco' App Lets Users Send Immersive Surprises to Others
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Deal-Swapping AR Apps
Pizza Hut's Deal Jacker Scans & Replaces Deals by Competitors
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Mythical AR Attractions
Legoland Windsor Resort Shares AR Activation Points
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Storytelling AR Apps
The Wonderscope App Lets Children Visualize an Amazing Story
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Sitcom-Themed AR Apps
Warner Bros. Launched the Friends App to Celebrate Friendsgiving
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AI-Connected Smart Glasses
Samsung Announces Galaxy AI Smart Glasses
Consumer-Focused Smart Glasses
Vuzix is Launching its First Non-Enterprise 'Z100' Smart Glasses
Compatible USB AR Glasses
XREAL Released its 'One Series' of AR Glasses for Multiple Devices
Cinema-Scale AR Smart Glasses
The Xynavo Lightweight AR Glasses Offer a 70-Degree Field of View
Robotic Companion Smartphone Models
The HONOR ROBOT PHONE Has a Rotating Camera on a Gimbal
AI-Powered Augmented Reality Glasses
The Rokid Max 2 AR Glasses Have a 1080p Resolution
Gamified AR Footwear Fittings
Tootsie Augmented Reality Makes Shoe Shopping More Fun for Kids
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems
The SOOLRA Attachable Controller and App Transform Smartphones
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
All-In-One AR Glasses
INMO Technology Introduces the High-Performance INMO Air 3
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Amorepacific Introduces a ChatGPT-Based Shopping App
Gemini Smart Glasses
Google Debuts AI Glasses With Audio And In Lens Displays
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
AR-Powered Makeup Experiences
NYX Professional Makeup Beauty Bestie 2.0 is Available on Snapchat
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Photographer-Inspired Photo Apps
The Leica LUX App is Launching the Artist Looks Filter Effects
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
AI Clothing Scanner Apps
Worn App Scans Garments and Reveals Their Story Through Image Recognition
Human-Focused Wearables
Even Realities Introduces the G2 Smart Glasses and R1 Smart Ring
Moon Scanner AR Lenses
Xbox and Snapchat Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Augmented Reality Lens
AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets
The Conceptual Argus AR Helmet is Controlled by the Wearer's Eyes
Tech-Driven Beauty Mirrors
SWAN Beauty Mirror Incorporates AI and AR Functionalities
App-Powered Assistive Museum Experiences
The Art Museum of South Texas Partners with ReBokeh
True Lightweight AR Glasses
Meta Unveiled the 'Orion AR' as its First Dedicated AR Wearable
Virtual Outfit Try-On Apps
The 'Doppl' App Helps Users Visualize Outfits Before They Buy Online
Ultra-Bright AR Display Eyewear
The TOZO VIZO V1 AR Glasses are Adjustable
Virtual Footwear Try-Ons
Google's AI-Powered Try-On Tech Helps with Online Shoe Shopping
AR-Enabled Messaging Systems
The 'FAVOR' AR Message Concept is Highly Interactive
Spatial Computing Beauty Apps
The Laura Mercier App for Apple Vision Pro is Immersive
Interactive AR Avocado Scans
Chipotle Launches its 'AvoLotto Lens' on Snapchat
Mixed-Reality Fitness Applications
Kinneta Showcased a Variety of VR Fitness Apps at AWE 2025
Gen-Z-Targeted Phone Spots
Samsung Spotlights the Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 'Recipe Ideas' Ad
AR Documentary Series
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Links Content with QR Codes
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
Retro Phone Experiences
Brick 1100 Recreates Classic Mobile Simplicity On Modern Smartphones
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Compact AR Glasses
Spectacles Gen 5 Offers Shared AR Experiences with Snap OS Integration
AI-Powered Social AR Apps
The Snap Lens Studio Lets Any User Create Their Own Effects
Elevated Smart Glasses
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Have Built-In Display of Real-Time Translation
Mixed-Reality Wellness Apps
Alo Moves XR Creates Immersive Fitness Experiences on Meta Quest 3
GenAI Fashion Lenses
Gucci is the First Luxury House to Launch a Sponsored AI Lens on Snapchat
Beauty Design Apps
Nail AI Generates And Lets You Try Nail Designs Virtually Before Use
High-Tech Phone Cases
TORRAS Calls Attention to Phone Case 3.0 — "The Era of Creation"
Shoppable AR Villages
The Snapchat Winter Village Has Three Immersive Luxury Brand Boutiques
AI-Packed Smart Glasses
The RayNeo X3 Pro AR Glasses Offer Immersive Viewing Experiences
Scan-to-VR Technologies
Teleport by Varjo Creates Digital Twins for Real-World Locations
GenAI Social Media Lenses
The Imagine Lens Lets Snapchat Users Type to Bring Ideas to Life
AI-Assisted Marketing Tools
YouCam AI Pro Offers AI Business Avatar & AI Product Staging Tools
AI-Powered News Apps
The 'Particle' App Uses AI to Organize and Summarize Articles
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
Virtual Interactive Shopping Experiences
Appy Pie Endpoint Launches Suite of Virtual Try-On APIs
Snapchat Super Bowl Filters
The NFL x Snapchat Creator Program Debuts Ahead of the Big Game
Cosmetics-Focused Mobile Retail Apps
Clarins and Merkle Collaborate on a Mobile Application
GenAI Fashion Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. Fashion APIs Help Shoppers Visualize Scarves, Hats & More
Vintage Imaging Kits
PGYTECH RetroVa Turns iPhones into Vintage Photo Systems
AI-Powered Shoppable Runways
Topshop and THG Studios Hosted a Front Row AI Experience
AR Message Pens
The Favor AR Pen Lets You Draw in Air and Print Interactive Photo Cards
Futuristic AI Cameras
The AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation in Photography by Removing Lens
Graphics AR Smart Glasses
Rayneo AR Glasses Feature Batman Content on 3D-Ready Lenses
Virtual Dressing Rooms
AI Virtual Try On Offers Instant High-Quality Style Previews For Shoppers
HDR10-Enabled AR Eyewear
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro Ha a Custom Vision 4000 Processor
AR Driving Assistance Glasses
Sherpa’s AR Glasses are Made to Decode Road Signs for Drivers
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
AI-Enhanced Real Estate Apps
reAlpha Tech Corp. Debuts the New reAlpha Super App
Historic AR Experiences
Nishichayagai is Attracting New Visitors with an Artful Exhibition
Holographic Health Concierges
Immertia Created an AR Assistant for One A Day's Packaging
Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets
The Android XR Supports VR, AR and MR
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Bluetooth-Scanning Privacy Apps
Nearby Glasses by Yves Jeanrenaud Alerts Users of Smart Glasses
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Artist-Forward AI Apps
'Blendbox' Revolutionizes AI Art with Artist-Centric Control
Smart Shopping AR Glasses
Meizu Launched the First Offline Payment Function for AR Glasses
AI-Assisted Jewelry Design Apps
BLNG Quickly Turns Ideas and Sketches into 3D Jewelry Renderings
AI-Enabled Photo App Updates
Google Photos Brings Artificial Intelligence to the Application
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
AI-Powered Social Media Lenses
Snap Announced AI Video Lenses for Snapchat Platinum Subscribers
Interactive Tattoo Apps
InkStory Turns Tattoos Into Interactive Memories With Audio Integration
AR Astronomy Tools
Space Gate Delivers An Immersive AR Astronomy Experience
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
AR-Powered Library Experiences
Snap and LePub Partner with National Library Board of Singapore
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications
Leia Inc. Recently Released the Immersity App
AI Reading Experiences
Booxtory 2.0 Enhances Physical Text for Better Comprehension
Virtual Try-On Tools
Clothing Virtual Try On Shows Realistic Outfits For Online & Retail Shopping
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Smart Mirror Platforms
loook.ai Helps Brands and Retailers Transform Retail with AR Mirrors
Artful AR Experiences
The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is a Free, Interactive AR Experience
Photo Animation Tools
a1.art Animates Photos and Transforms Them Into Story-Like Visuals
Redesigned AI-Focused Photo Editors
Google AI Magic Editor Incorporates Elements From the Pixel
AI Beauty Apps
Refresh App Combines Hair, Makeup and Styling in One AI Platform
AR Measurement Tools
Measure Tools Uses AR To Measure Spaces And Visualize Furniture In 3D
AR Virtual Space Hangouts
Meta Hyperscape Capture Now Supports Communal Hangouts Anywhere
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Smartphone Photography Editing Apps
The Adobe Photoshop App for iPhone is Available Now for Free
Tech-Enhanced Content Platforms
Perfect Corp's YouCam App Suite Taps AI, AR & Agentic Innovation
Car Race-Focused Mobile Apps
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP Upgrade the Experience for Formula 1 Fans
Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses
Snapchat Announces the Upcoming Arrival of its New 'Specs' Glasses
AI-Powered Creative Apps
Verse is a New App Revolutionizing How Gen Z Creates Content
AR Bag Try-Ons
WANNA's Bags Virtual Try-On Experience Visualizes Styles Worn on the Shoulder
Virtual Outfit Try-Ons
Wardrobe AI Lets Users Virtually Try On Clothes With Photorealistic Results
AR Motorcycle Helmets
Aegis Rider Strives to Enhance Safety for Motorists
Motivational AR Packaging
RXBAR's No B.S. Motivator Experience Enhances Packaging with Holograms
AI Photo Enhancers
Photo Enhancer Uses AI To Restore And Improve Your Images Quickly
AI-Powered AR Eyewear
Snap and Qualcomm Develop Intelligent Glasses with On-Device AI
Advanced Research Glasses
Aria Gen 2 Enables AI-Driven Insights and AR Research Applications
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Scannable Skincare Murals
The Ordinary's Interactive Augmented Reality Mural Promotes Bodycare
AR Try-On Technologies
Nextech3D.ai Intends to Acquire Designhubz to Expand Its E-Commerce Prowess
Interactive AI Headsets
The Samsung Galaxy XR Runs the Android XR Platform
AR-Enhanced Learning Tools
TutAR Empowers Education with AR-Enabled 3D Teaching Aids for K12
Spatial Bubble Games
Bubbles Everywhere Offers Immersive Bubble Popping on Apple Vision Pro
Real-Time Skin Visualization Features
Revieve LiveAR Offers Real-Time Skin Visualization
AI Video Creators
Hailuo Video App Enables Mobile AI Video Creation With Director Control
AI-Powered AR Smart Glasses
Snap Specs AR Glasses Add Spatial AI And Gaming
Celebrity-Supported Smart Glasses Campaigns
Ray-Ban and Meta Tap Doja Cat and Teyana Taylor
AI Discovery Platforms
AI Apps Helps You Find The Most Suitable AI For Your Needs
Spatial Utility Tools
Boost Productivity With Mixed Reality Tools Using Widgets App
AI Photo Enhancers
Filtr Lets You Capture Stunning Photos With Real-Time AI Effects
AI-Driven Visual Creation
EverArt Enables AI-Based Custom Visual Creation for Your Brand
Mobile App Builders
AppBuzz Transforms Your Ecom Site into a Mobile App in 60 Seconds
Augmented Paint Platforms
Dulux Visualizer Utilizes Color Picker Technology for Living Spaces
Superhuman Sight AR Glasses
UTRACK AR Glasses Has Integrated AI for Extraordinary Visual Insight
Video-Friendly Makeup Tools
Rad Camera Applies Virtual Makeup to Enhance Appearance on Video Calls
Creative Imaging Tools
Pic 2 Planet Turns Everyday Photos Into Lifelike Planet Creations
Conversational AI Advertising
Snapchat Introduces AI-Powered Chat-Based Brand Interactions
AR-Enabled Illumination Apps
The Philips Hue App Now Uses LiDAR to Provide an AR Preview
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
AR Merchandising Tools
Instore Activation Enhances Trade Marketing With Real-Time AR Solutions