Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) usually go hand in hand as a technology pack. But the truth is that they are two different technologies and have their own separate markets. Facts & figures show the real scope of Augmented Reality:

1. Augmented Reality is expected to have 1 billion users by 2020. By now 336 start-ups are listed under this category on Angelist.
2. Augmented Reality device market figure is expected to reach $659.98 million by 2018.
3. Worldwide shipments of smart Augmented Reality glasses expected to reach around 5.4 million units by 2020.
4. Revenue from Augmented Reality is projected at four times as high as that of Virtual Reality by 2020. In fact, AR/VR could hit $150bn in revenue by 2020, with AR taking around $120 billion and VR $30 billion by 2020 according to Digi-capital.
5. 60% to 70% of consumers see clear benefits in using AR devices in their daily life and at work.                                                                                                     Source: http://www.soldamatic.com/en/6-augmented-reality-stats-will-amaze/