Top iOS ARKit Apps to Explore Augmented Reality in 2026

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Apple played a bet on the AR apps by making it the major update for iOS 11 and the bet seems to be turning out in Apple’s favor. In case you are still unaware with AR, it's a technology that puts the virtual objects in the real world with the little help of the phone’s camera. Apple users are already going crazy after the launch of iOS11 and social media is exploding with AR featured images and videos.

Best iOS ARKit Apps

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1. Sky Guide
2. Carrot Weather

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Tech Specifications
Metrics iOS
Latest Version 11.0.4
Device Supported iOS 16.0 or later
Subscription Free, In-app Purchases
Top Features
- Explore rich graphics
- Know the position of moon
- Identify hundreds of satellites
- Use this app offline as well
More about product
The app leverages the AR most and gives you most soothing view via your phone that you have ever experienced. The app lets you discover the celestial bodies and their current position by pointing your phone's camera to the sky. Use the app while your evening dog walk or camping trips on the mountains. The app works with or without the wifi and cellular data.

Metrics	iOS
Latest Version	11.0.4
Device Supported	iOS 16.0 or later
Subscription	Free, In-app Purchases

Tech Specifications
Metrics iOS
Latest Version 6.2.2
Device Supported iOS 15.0 or later
Subscription Free with In-App Purchases
Top Features
- Get current, daily, or hourly weather forecasts
- Get accurate weather data
- Enjoy more security
- Track down 80+ secret locations
More about product
Carrot Weather is a crazy-powerful weather app with a snarky personality. Following the launch of iOS 11, the company added a weather bot to its app via ARKit. The bot throws a constant beam of snarks while giving you the weather details.

Metrics	iOS
Latest Version	6.2.2
Device Supported	iOS 15.0 or later
Subscription	Free with In-App Purchases

To conclude, if you want to explore the world of Augmented Reality, these apps could help you in doing that. Now you can explore the virtual objects right in front of you. These apps also ensure more security and are really easy to use. So, what are you waiting for? If you’re ready to experience a whole new reality, download these apps right away!

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