does realitykit replace scenekit?
Asked on 2024-08-04
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No, RealityKit does not replace SceneKit. RealityKit and SceneKit are both frameworks provided by Apple for rendering 3D content, but they serve different purposes and have different strengths.
RealityKit is a powerful real-time engine designed for creating immersive spatial experiences, particularly for applications on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. It offers high-performance 3D simulation and rendering capabilities, and it is tightly integrated with ARKit for augmented reality experiences. RealityKit is used in applications like QuickLook, Reality Composer Pro, and Vision Pro.
SceneKit, on the other hand, is a high-level 3D graphics framework that is easier to use for simpler 3D graphics and animations. It is suitable for applications that do not require the advanced real-time capabilities of RealityKit.
Both frameworks can coexist, and developers can choose the one that best fits their needs based on the complexity and performance requirements of their applications.
For more details on RealityKit, you can check out the session Discover RealityKit APIs for iOS, macOS and visionOS.
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