Building a Native Mobile Application for Augmented Reality Experiences

Industry

Tourism

Service

Native App Development

Technologies We Use

React Native, MongoDB, RESTful APIs

Executive Summary

Delivering immersive Augmented Reality experiences while simplifying 3D content management was the goal behind AthAR. Built by Acme One, the cross platform solution combines a React Native mobile application with a web based CMS, allowing users to visualize interactive 3D objects in real world environments while enabling administrators to publish new AR content without developer involvement. The platform is live on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, supporting iOS, Android, and web browsers from a unified architecture.

Key Results

  • Published on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
  • Single React Native codebase supporting iOS, Android, and web.
  • Zero developer dependency for publishing new AR content through the CMS.
  • Real time synchronization between the CMS and mobile applications.
  • Smooth AR object placement, scaling, and interaction across supported devices.
  • Scalable architecture supporting future AR use cases, including retail, training, and cultural experiences.

What challenges do facility management teams face with traditional building operations?

Many AR applications require developer involvement every time new 3D content needs to be published. This slows content updates, increases maintenance costs, and limits scalability. At the same time, organizations need consistent AR experiences across multiple devices without maintaining separate applications.

Key challenges included:

  • Limited tools for managing AR content without developers.
  • Maintaining separate applications for different platforms.
  • Delivering consistent AR performance across mobile devices.
  • Synchronizing new content without app updates.
  • Building an intuitive experience for both users and administrators.

Goals & Objectives

The project aimed to:

  • Deliver immersive cross platform AR experiences.
  • Enable non technical users to manage AR content.
  • Support iOS, Android, and web from one platform.
  • Synchronize content updates automatically.
  • Build a scalable foundation for future AR applications.
How did Acme One build a cross platform AR platform?

Acme One developed AthAR using React Native and Viro React to deliver immersive Augmented Reality experiences across iOS and Android devices from a single codebase.

Users can place, rotate, scale, and interact with 3D models directly within their physical surroundings using intuitive AR controls.

A web based Content Management System enables administrators to upload, organize, and publish new 3D assets without requiring application updates or developer support.

RESTful APIs synchronize content between the CMS and mobile applications in real time, ensuring users always access the latest AR experiences.

The platform was optimized for consistent tracking accuracy and rendering performance across a wide range of mobile devices while maintaining a simple and intuitive user experience.

Showcase of a cultural heritage mobile app with navigation, trip planning, and museum exploration screens.

How was the project Implemented?

The implementation included:

  • Developed the React Native mobile application.
  • Integrated Viro React for immersive AR rendering.
  • Built a custom web based CMS for content management.
  • Developed RESTful APIs for real time synchronization.
  • Optimized AR performance across multiple devices.
  • Published the application to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

What business outcomes did AthAR deliver?

Faster AR content publishing.

Reduced dependency on development teams.

Cross platform mobile and web deployment.

Real time content synchronization.

Improved scalability for future AR initiatives.

Enhanced user engagement through interactive 3D experiences.

What business outcomes did the platform deliver?

Faster AR content publishing.

Reduced dependency on development teams.

Cross platform mobile and web deployment.

Real time content synchronization.

AI powered operational insights.

Improved engineering knowledge management.

What Our Client Says

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what our satisfied clients have to say about their experience partnering with ACME ONE

"AthAR gave us a flexible platform that makes managing AR experiences incredibly simple. We can publish new 3D content instantly without developer involvement, while users enjoy a seamless experience across mobile devices. The platform has provided the scalability we needed for future growth."

Product Manager
AthAR Platform

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