Elysium vs MAKAR

Elysium is a no-code studio and player application for creating interactive augmented reality experiences tied to real places. Creators can build geo-located worlds for exploration, discovery and storytelling, placing images, audio, video and 3D assets using a mobile device. Physical markers, including 2D images, can anchor scenes, and creators can preview interactions in real time before publishing. Players can interact with 3D objects, while directional spatial audio changes with proximity. Leveling and points can make player activity affect experiences over time. A feature linking digital assets to physical electronic devices and triggering hardware responses is in development. The free Personal plan includes one private world, unlimited private scenes, three public scenes and 10 GB of asset storage. Although Elysium is listed for iOS and web, the maker says it is currently available only on iOS devices. Using the app requires an account through a supported external sign-in service such as Google or Apple.

MAKAR is a no-code platform for creating and sharing augmented and virtual reality experiences. Its XR Editor supports AR, VR, MR, and 360VR creation without compiling programs. Projects can be presented as WebAR or WebVR in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, or browsed in the MAKAR mobile app for iOS and Android. An Embedded SDK adds AR/VR functions to Android and iOS apps, with interface, database, and API customization. The editor offers more than 200,000 downloadable 3D models; the site advises checking each platform’s copyright terms before commercial use. GPS positioning can limit visibility to viewers near a chosen location, and Analytics can track engagement for WebAR projects. The free tier allows two projects, two publications, and 10MB of cloud storage, but has ads and a watermark and excludes WebAR and WebVR. Standard costs $245.00 USD once; Advanced costs $405.00 USD once; Studio costs $635.00 USD once. MAKAR lists Windows and Mac editor downloads, online learning courses, tutorials, and a knowledge base. Its WebAR page notes that some materials may not display smoothly because of global technical limitations.