AR effect
AR effect is made and published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.,. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Sony Mobile Communications Inc.,. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Sony Mobile Communications Inc., and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Removed- Rating on Google Play
- 4.11
- 91,182 ratings
- Installs
- 170 million
- Last updated
- December 28, 2013
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- N/A
AR effect is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 10 years, until January 2024. It was one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 170 million installs. Users rated it well: 4.1 stars from 91,182 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on AR effect for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to January 2024
Store listing
By Sony Mobile Communications Inc.,, from Google PlaySimilar apps
“Add fun AR effects such as dinosaurs and more to your pictures and videos!”
Description by Sony Mobile Communications Inc., Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The following features in the AR effect application will no longer be available from November 2022.
- Showing downloadable AR effect themes in Theme list screen
- Downloading additional costumes in Miniatures theme
You can continue to enjoy AR effect themes and additional costumes in Miniatures theme that have already been downloaded.
Add fun AR (Augmented Reality) effects to your pictures and videos! Take pictures and videos with virtual scenes and characters with the AR effect application.
With pre-loaded themes you can create pictures with growling dinosaurs, have fairies walk on your desk, attach masks to your friends’ faces and much more.
Discover amazing augmented reality scenes in the real world with your viewfinder. Sony's FACE RECOGNITION Technology and SmartAR* engine automatically detect faces and 3D environments and decorate them with fun AR items. The Palm recognition** engine detects palms and offers even more fun decorations.
You can enjoy Miniatures theme and 3D sticker from 3D Creator app*** only on 3D Creator-supported devices.
Please use 3D sticker from 3D Creator app.
How to open the downloaded theme:
1. Open the AR Effect app
2. Select the icon of the downloaded theme on the screen
Interaction with AR items:
1. Drag animations to change their position
2. Tap on an object and some objects will change (color/variation/action depends on theme content)
*SmartAR is the registered trademark or trademark of Sony Corporation in Japan and other countries, for the augmented reality technology developed by Sony Corporation.
**Palm recognition uses the technology which is powered by Sony Deep Learning Solution. Palm recognition is supported on Android 5.0 or above devices that has QualcommR processor.
***3D Creator v1.0.A.2.8 or higher is required to use this application.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 31
- App size
- N/A
- Needs Android
- 8.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by AR effect
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Launched
- December 2013
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Play install range
- 100+ million
- Launched
- December 2013
Installs over time
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to January 2024
AR effect was installed 170 million times before it was removed.
About the app and developer
About AR effect
AR effect was a photography app developed by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.,. It was removed from Google Play Jan 17, 2024.
Install Statistics
AR effect had been installed 170 million times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
AR effect was rated 4.11 out of 5 stars, based on 91 thousand ratings.
App Information
AR effect was free. The last update was on December 28, 2013.
Technical Requirements
AR effect required Android 8.0+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since December 2013.
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Frequently asked questions about AR effect
Is AR effect free?
Yes. AR effect was free on Google Play.
Is AR effect still available?
No. AR effect was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Jan 17, 2024.
Does AR effect contain ads?
No. Google Play did not list AR effect as containing ads.
What Android version does AR effect require?
AR effect ran on Android 8.0 and higher.
Is AR effect suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of AR effect as suitable for everyone.
How many times has AR effect been installed?
Google Play listed 100,000,000+ installs for AR effect.
How do people rate AR effect?
AR effect scored 4.11 out of 5 stars, from 91,182 ratings on Google Play.
Who made AR effect?
AR effect was developed by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.,. It was listed in the photography category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to AR effect?
People looking at AR effect also look at these photography apps: Clouds & Sheep - AR Effects, Christmas AR - face filters, ARLOOPA: AR & AI - 3D Camera, DEVAR - Augmented Reality App, Wildlife AR.