ZIG SIM vs Fologram
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZIG SIM
This app allows physical prototyping by sending smartphone sensor data to other devices via UDP socket communication. It enables verification of wearable devices and IoT without electronic kits. Supports various sensors and communication protocols.
- Smartphone sensor data transmission
- UDP socket communication
- Wearable device verification
- IoT prototyping
- Supports OSC and JSON messaging
- Adjustable communication rates (1-60 FPS)
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ZIG SIM is an application for physical prototyping. Stream mobile device sensor data to your computer in real time over a network, and connect to creative tools like Max/MSP, TouchDesigner, Processing, and Unity via OSC protocol — enabling interactive experiences and rapid prototyping. Supported Sensors & Features Acceleration / Gravity / Gyro / Quaternion / Compass / Pressure / GPS / 2D Touch / Touch Radius / 3D Touch / Beacon / Proximity Monitor / Mic Level / Remote Control --- Need more sensors and advanced features? Upgrade to ZIG SIM PRO, which adds NDI output, ARKit, image detection, NFC, Apple Pencil support, and more. ZIG SIM PRO: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1481556614
Fologram
Stream 3D models from Rhino and Grasshopper to your mobile device for AR viewing, interactive design, and fabrication. Build custom mixed reality applications and present designs at scale.
- Stream Rhino and Grasshopper models to iPhone/iPad
- View models in augmented reality at scale
- Real-time interactivity with geometry and properties
- Build mixed reality applications with Grasshopper
- High precision AR for fabrication
- Remote model access over the internet
- Presentations and exhibitions in AR
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Fologram streams Rhino and Grasshopper models to your iPhone and iPad for presentations, fabrication and design. You can use Fologram to view models at scale, build simple modelling tools, create and follow interactive assembly instructions or even prototype complex mixed reality user interfaces and dashboards. To start using Fologram, download the Fologram for Rhino plugin from fologram.com/download then check out docs.fologram.com for example projects, research publications, grasshopper definitions and troubleshooting resources. Stream Rhino Models to your iPhone or iPad: View Rhino models in AR Change scale for immersive 1:1 experiences or tabletop models Custom AR display modes optimised for performance and usability Real-time interactivity: Change geometry, layer properties and materials and see these update in real-time Connect to any Fologram session over the internet for remote model access Build mixed reality applications in Grasshopper: Interact with buttons, sliders and lists in your Grasshopper definition on your iPhone or iPad Real time sensor data: Stream your device position, touch gestures and depth data to Grasshopper Track custom QR codes for part recognition or interactive model placement High precision AR for fabrication: Quickly view models in space using markerless tracking For high precision fabrication applications or physical overlays, locate models with multiple markers Presentations and Exhibitions: View and interact with Rhino and Grasshopper models in AR on multiple devices Host models on the cloud for public access Share links to models with QR codes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZIG SIM at none against Fologram's 1. ZIG SIM also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fologram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. ZIG SIM asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZIG SIM ships an update every 9 days, Fologram every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZIG SIM | Fologram |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1-10, INC. | Fologram |
Customer experience
ZIG SIM
Fologram
In-app purchases
ZIG SIM
No in-app purchases
Fologram
- Unlimited Access$19.991 Month









