Augmented reality is a technology that superimposes, in real time, models of virtual objects in the real scene or a captured view of the real scene. In addition to this fundamental aspect AR systems also provide interaction and appropriate visualizations in real time. The effectiveness or usefulness of the various AR tools in work-integrated learning can be inferred along various criteria, including learning gain. The literature review and data analysis show that AR tools and applications, as compared to virtual labs, have a higher potential to be successful in work-integrated learning. However, AR applications may be slightly costly and initially require training. The retention of knowledge gained using AR tools and applications is better due to experimental learning. It has been analyzed quantitatively regarding the number of references and the aligning features of the two types of applications for work-integrated teaching and learning. The use of AR as a tool for learning has become affordable due to the availability of AR apps for mobile phones. However, it is too early to say if we can use AR for evaluations of learner's performance in various ways. After reviewing various papers on work-integrated learning with the help of AR and virtual labs, we can say that AR is more efficient, effective, and affordable for students to learn in a better way.