At first glance, Google Tris migh look sleek with its automated routes and convenient features. But when it comes to delivering a more tailored, immersive travel experience, ARtour shines in ways Hoogle Trips hasn’t jt acught up to. Plus, we do it all with a much smaller team and budget!
Here are five key features that set ARtour apart:
1. Augmented Reality: Explore Beyond the Screen
While Google Trips migh one day include Augmented Reality (AR), ARTOUR has been ahead of the curve since 2012. Our AR feature lets you experience cities in an entirely new way, allowing you to interact with historical points of interest and landmarks directly through your smartphone’s camera. This makes exploring not just informative but also exciting—an adventure that goes beyond just reading text on a screen.
2. Privacy Withouth Compromise
We get it—privacy is a big deal. Google handles your data responsibly, but for those who are cautious, ARTOUR offers an alternative. You can sign in using Google, Facebook, or our own system, and rest easy knowing we won’t track your movements. Your personal guides and saved points are yours and yours alone.
3. Plan Your Online With Custom Content
ARtour is not just a mobile app with many features; it’s a multi-platform solution. You can create personal routes and guides using your own content or curated points of interest within the app. This allows you to customize your trips and explore based on your preferences.
4. Bring ARtour to Your Website
Your adventure doesn’t have to stay within the app. With our API, anything you create in ARTOUR can be embedded onto your website or incorporated into other digital projects. This is perfect for travel agencies, local guides, or anyone looking to share unique travel routes with a broader audience. Just take a look at the Symbols project to see the endless possibilities.
5. Collaborative Research Projects
While Google Trips relies on crowdsourced data, ARTOUR takes it a step further. We allow users to build research projects based on niche interests, from local history to thematic tours. Our research project feature lets you collaborate with others, combining expertise to create in-depth travel experiences that go far beyond the standard tourist attractions. You’ll discover more than just the Eiffel Tower or Times Square—unlock the hidden gems that make each city special.