ZIG SIM vs Rokoko Face Capture
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
Rokoko Face Capture
Record facial expressions and send them directly to Rokoko Studio for real-time input and performance capture. Remotely control key functions like calibration and recording start/stop. Requires iPhone 11 or newer with a TrueDepth camera.
- Facial expression recording
- Real-time input to Rokoko Studio
- Full performance capture integration
- Remote control of Rokoko Studio functions
- Smartsuit Pro and Smartgloves calibration
- Recording start/stop control
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Capture your facial animation and combine it with your full-body and hands motion capture for a full performance capture solution! The Face Capture app allows you to record your facial expressions, sent directly to Rokoko Studio for real-time input and recordings. You can also remotely control key functions in Rokoko Studio, such as calibrating Smartsuit Pro and Smartgloves, or starting and stopping recordings. The app works only with the Rokoko Studio and with iPhone 11 models or newer that have a front-facing TrueDepth camera.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZIG SIM at 5.0 against Rokoko Face Capture's 3.0. ZIG SIM also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZIG SIM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ZIG SIM's written reviews are positive against 60% of Rokoko Face Capture's.
ZIG SIM ships an update every 9 days, Rokoko Face Capture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZIG SIM | Rokoko Face Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1-10, INC. | Rokoko Electronics ApS |
Customer experience
ZIG SIM
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In-app purchases
ZIG SIM
No in-app purchases
Rokoko Face Capture
No in-app purchases
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