ARKit Insights

What is ARKit?

ARKit is a framework for building augmented reality (AR) experiences on iOS devices. It allows developers to blend digital content with the real world using the device's camera and sensors. ARKit is commonly used to create AR games, shopping experiences, measurement tools, and visualization apps.

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What other technologies are related to ARKit?

ARKit Competitor Technologies

ARCore

ARCore is Google's platform for building augmented reality experiences, directly competing with ARKit.

mentioned alongside ARKit in 83% (794) of relevant job posts

Vuforia

Vuforia is a software platform for creating AR applications, offering similar capabilities to ARKit but with cross-platform support.

mentioned alongside ARKit in 45% (229) of relevant job posts

Magic Leap

Magic Leap is a company that develops augmented reality headsets and platforms, providing an alternative ecosystem to ARKit.

mentioned alongside ARKit in 42% (72) of relevant job posts

HoloLens

HoloLens is Microsoft's augmented reality headset and platform, providing an alternative ecosystem to ARKit.

mentioned alongside ARKit in 13% (103) of relevant job posts

ARKit Complementary Technologies

RealityKit

RealityKit is Apple's 3D rendering and physics engine specifically designed to work seamlessly with ARKit for creating AR experiences.

mentioned alongside ARKit in 78% (555) of relevant job posts

Core Motion

Core Motion provides access to the device's accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer, which are essential for ARKit to track device movement and orientation.

mentioned alongside ARKit in 71% (109) of relevant job posts

Metal 2

Metal is Apple's low-level graphics API, and it provides efficient rendering for ARKit applications. Metal 2 is a version of this API.

mentioned alongside ARKit in 91% (80) of relevant job posts