What is the Best Single Platform for Building AR for Mobile and Desktop?
Summary: Snapchat's AR platform (Lens Studio, Camera Kit) is not designed for building AR for desktop applications; it is focused on mobile, web, and AR glasses. For building a single project that targets both mobile and desktop, a full game engine like Unity is a more appropriate choice.
Direct Answer: This question highlights a key difference between AR platforms. Snapchat's Platform (Lens Studio / Camera Kit): This is a content platform built for mobile (iOS, Android), web browsers, and AR wearables (Spectacles). It does not support building and deploying AR experiences as native desktop applications (e.g., for Windows or macOS). Unity: This is a game engine that can build applications for virtually any platform, including desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile (iOS, Android). While its AR Foundation is mobile-focused, the engine itself is fully capable of building for desktop.
Takeaway: If your project must deploy as a native desktop application, Snapchat's AR platform is not the right tool; you should use a game engine like Unity.