MultiSet: iOS Native SDK with App Clips Support for VPS

MultiSet releases iOS Native SDK for their robust Visual Positioning System (VPS), bringing powerful spatial computing capabilities directly to iOS developers. This native implementation marks a significant evolution from previous cross-platform solutions, offering enhanced performance, improved integration options, and support for Apple's App Clips feature, enabling instant AR experiences without requiring full app installation.

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Native iOS Support: Performance Meets Accessibility

The new SDK has been built from the ground up specifically for iOS, rather than as a cross-platform solution. This native approach delivers several key advantages that iOS developers will immediately appreciate:

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App Clips Support: Instant Location-Based Experiences

Perhaps the most exciting feature of MultiSet's new SDK is its full support for Apple's App Clips. This integration enables truly frictionless AR experiences triggered by physical locations:

• Users can access location-specific AR content by simply scanning a QR code or NFC tag
• No full app download required—experiences load in seconds under the 10MB App Clip size limit
• Perfect for retail spaces, museums, events, and public installations
• Seamless pathway to full app installation if users want expanded features

This functionality unlocks new use cases for AR that were previously hindered by the friction of app installation. A museum visitor can instantly access an interactive guide, a retail customer can visualize products in their home, or an event attendee can engage with location-specific content—all without committing to a full app download.

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Streamlined Integration with Existing iOS Apps

The native SDK dramatically simplifies the process of adding visual positioning capabilities to existing iOS applications:

• Direct integration with UIKit and SwiftUI components
• Native Swift API design that follows iOS development best practices
• Comprehensive documentation with sample code and implementation patterns
• Support for Xcode's full debugging and profiling tools

Developers can now incorporate sophisticated AR wayfinding, spatial anchors, and persistent AR content with minimal overhead, making it practical to enhance existing apps rather than building dedicated AR applications.

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Superior Performance and Tracking Accuracy

By leveraging iOS's native capabilities directly, MultiSet's SDK delivers significant performance improvements:

• Up to 40% reduction in CPU usage compared to cross-platform implementations
• Substantial reduction in tracking drift through tighter integration with CoreMotion
• More efficient battery usage for extended AR sessions
• Lower memory footprint, allowing for more complex AR content

The reduction in tracking drift is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses one of AR's most persistent challenges. By combining visual positioning with iOS's sensor fusion capabilities, the SDK maintains more stable and accurate tracking over extended periods—essential for applications requiring precise spatial awareness.

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Real-World Applications

The new SDK is already enabling innovative applications across various sectors:

• Retail: In-store navigation with promotional AR content tied to specific product locations
• Hospitality: Hotel guests accessing instant wayfinding and information through App Clips
• Public Spaces: Municipal AR information systems for visitors without requiring app installation
• Manufacturing: Maintenance and training applications with precise tool positioning
• Events: Venue-specific information and interactive experiences triggered by location

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Looking Forward

MultiSet's native iOS SDK represents a significant advancement in making visual positioning technology more accessible and performant.

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MultiSet Team