# Past-Presenting Location Apps The Pivot App Uses Augmented Reality to See the Past in the Present By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-app References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3043797/fund-this/take-in-the-scenery-of-the-past-while-you-walk-with-this-augmented-reality-app) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2127938117/pivottheworld/description) Photographers and artists have been overlaying past and present images together for some time now; but now people can rely on the Pivot app to instantly see what a landscape or city block used to look like years ago instantly. The Pivot app pulls up [historical images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-history-30) of a specific location and uses [augmented reality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience) to interactively place them on a scene in real-time. Developed by Asma Jaber, the Pivot app is a great way for people to stay in touch with the past in an easy and convenient way. It also brings added context to an area, which is great for tourists. Yet those who are nostalgic for another era will also appreciate the service the Pivot app provides. It helps preserve cultural heritages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Augmented-reality Historic Tourism:** Using augmented reality to provide historical context for tourists visiting places of historic importance. - **Augmented-reality Cultural Preservation:** Augmented reality being used as a tool to preserve cultural heritage for future generations. - **Augmented-reality Time-traveling:** The use of augmented reality to transport users to past events or periods, allowing them to experience them in a more immersive way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism Industry:** Tourism industry can use augmented reality to create interactive, immersive experiences for travelers and promote cultural heritage tourism. - **Art Industry:** Art industry can use augmented reality to create interactive installations that explore how history affects our perceptions of the present. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can use augmented reality to create immersive learning experiences, allowing students to explore historical sites and periods in a more engaging way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet.md) - [Historical Mapping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timemap.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Visual Timelapse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md) - [Location-Based Historical Audios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/histories-app.md) - [Historical Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastmaps.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Image-Enhancing AI Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myheritage-1.md)