Best Real-Time AR App

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

The best real-time ar app on iPhone average 4.3★ across 245+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Real-Time AR App (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	AR - Augmented Reality Videos	Free	4.9★ (11)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
2	Realillusions AR	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026
3	AR-player	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026
4	ARAPPLI - AR Application	Free	3.7★ (6)	No	No	Aug 2026
5	AR Studio Viewer	Free	5.0★ (4)	No	No	May 2026
6	Advent AR+	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
7	COCOAR - AR APP	Free	4.4★ (23)	No	No	Sep 2026
8	Arrea - Explore and Create AR	Free	2.0★ (1)	No	Yes	May 2026

Top Picks for Real-Time AR App

AR - Augmented Reality Videos by Apps Places

Augmented Reality & AR Camera

Editor's Choice

🎬 Entertainment

4.9(11 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Create engaging augmented reality videos by placing 3D animated celestial objects into your real-world environment. Capture photos and videos of your unique scenes and share them instantly on social media.

Realillusions AR by REAL ILLUSIONS

Réalité Augmentée multicanal

Strong Contender

🎬 Entertainment

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

AR-player by AR-player

AR-player for MPskin tours

Worth Considering

📷 Photo & Video

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

More Real-Time AR App apps to explore

ARAPPLI - AR Application

ARAPPLI is an AR application

Free

Experience augmented reality by scanning AR markers to reveal 3D models and videos. Capture and share your AR creations on social media, and collect special content by completing in-app challenges.

Augmented reality content displayAR marker recognitionCapture AR photos/videos

Enjoy AR in one touch

Free

Easily create and experience augmented reality content from various sources like albums and business cards. Capture photos with virtual characters and share them across social media platforms.

Create AR contentView AR contentUse AR on albums

This augmented reality application serves as a client demonstrator, showcasing the capabilities of AR technology. It allows users to experience immersive digital content overlaid onto the real world. The app is designed for showcasing and experiencing AR features.

Augmented reality clientClient demonstratorShowcases AR capabilities

by Cloud CIRCUS, Inc.

Free

Point your device's camera at special markers to unlock interactive augmented reality experiences. Discover characters, music, videos, and fortunes at events, on pamphlets, and product packaging.

Augmented reality experiencesMarker-based content unlockingInteractive characters, music, and videos

🎬 Entertainment

(23)

free

Arrea - Explore and Create AR

The AR Editor on your iPhone.

Free

Create and explore immersive augmented reality experiences. Add 3D models, shapes, and media to build virtual museums, educational content, or film sets. Share your creations on the AR Cloud.

Powerful AR EditorAdd 3D Models (Sketchfab)Create 3D Geometries

Build Augmented Reality

Free

Create augmented reality experiences without prior 3D knowledge. Drag and drop objects, import your own assets, or use the built-in library. Add animations and spatial audio with simple triggers. Export your creations for use in other projects or AR Quick Look.

Drag and drop object placementImport custom 3D models (.usdz)Built-in AR content library

Open Source WebXR Browser

Free

Explore augmented reality experiences directly from your web browser. This open-source tool allows developers to test and run web-based AR applications on iOS devices.

Augmented reality viewerWebXR supportOpen-source project

Let's play by copying bodies!

Free

Create and edit augmented reality objects, including human bodies, by copying, cropping, or selecting from a library. Record videos of your AR creations in real-time. Features include object manipulation, animation control, and motion addition.

Copy human body in ARCrop objects into shapesCreate objects from library

This app uses augmented reality to overlay interactive 3D content onto your surroundings. Point your camera to unlock location-specific information, videos, audio, and images, bringing places to life.

Interactive 3D AR contentLocation-oriented informationAccess to videos, audio, images

Create personalized augmented reality experiences by layering videos onto your images. Share these "Moments" with friends and family or use them for business advertising to engage customers with dynamic content.

Create personalized AR experiencesUpload images and videosTrigger videos by scanning photos

🌐 Social Networking

(8)

free with in-app purchases

ARway App

Location-persistent AR

Free

Create and experience location-persistent augmented reality content in the real world. Build immersive AR experiences that remain in place for others to discover and interact with.

Location-persistent AR experiencesReal-world metaverse integrationCreate and share AR content

Interactive AR experiences

Play, Record and Share AR!

Free

Create immersive augmented reality experiences by placing and customizing 3D objects in your environment. Capture and share your AR creations with friends and family.

Create AR environmentsPlace and customize 3D objectsUtilizes Apple ARKit

Augmented Reality Apps & Games

Free

Discover a curated collection of augmented reality apps and games. This app provides a central hub to find exciting AR experiences, including interactive elements like throwing bouncy balls and cubes for entertainment.

Browse AR apps and gamesDiscover augmented reality experiencesInteractive fun with balls and cubes

🎬 Entertainment

(629)

free

TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE

Watch, discover and stream!

Free

Discover and create short-form videos, stream LIVE content, and shop for products from brands and small businesses. This platform inspires creativity and joy through personalized content feeds and easy-to-use editing tools.

Personalized video discoveryShort-form video creationLIVE streaming

🎬 Entertainment

(18M)

free with in-app purchases

ScopeX - AR Experiences

Interactive Augmented Reality

Free

📷 Photo & Video

(0)

FAQ about Real-Time AR App

What is the best real-time ar app for iPhone?

AR - Augmented Reality Videos tops our real-time ar app ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 11 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free real-time ar app for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top real-time ar app we rank are free to download, including AR - Augmented Reality Videos and Realillusions AR.

Does AR - Augmented Reality Videos have ads or in-app purchases?

AR - Augmented Reality Videos has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many real-time ar app are on the App Store?

We track 245+ real-time ar app on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What can I do with AR?

AR allows you to place 3D animated celestial objects into your real-world environment to create videos and take photos. You can then share these creations on social media platforms.

What are the subscription options for AR?

AR offers two subscription plans: a weekly plan for $2.99 and a yearly plan for $12.99. These subscriptions provide unlimited access to features and remove ads.