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Comparing Web AR vs Native AR

What's this blog post about?

The debate between building an AR experience using the web or a native app has been fueled by recent advancements in web technologies. JavaScript (JS) plays a significant role in both native apps and WebAR, with JS being natively interpreted by iOS and Android devices. WebAR solutions range from using sensors to more complex solutions like AR.js, TensorFlowJS, and USDZ. While WebAR has its limitations, such as lack of direct access to the ARCamera object and browser compatibility issues, it offers a frictionless experience compared to native apps. The best solution will depend on the project's specific requirements, with both web-based and native app approaches having their advantages and disadvantages.

Company
Agora

Date published
Jan. 2, 2020

Author(s)
Hermes Frangoudis

Word count
3471

Hacker News points
None found.

Language
English


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