ZIG SIM vs Stocksmith Forge
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
Stocksmith Forge
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Stocksmith Forge is the inventory and costing app for makers who turn 3D prints into sales. Track every spool, every part, every print — and know your real margin before you ship. INVENTORY • Filament, components, packaging — tracked in the right units • Stock alerts before you run out mid-print • NFC RFID scanning for tagged spools (Pro add-on) BOM COSTING • Bill of Materials per product • Material cost auto-calculated from your purchase history • Add labor, machine time, packaging as Cost Components (Pro) • Live cost price, margin and recommended sell price LISTINGS • Track Etsy, eBay and own-shop listings • Out-of-date warnings when costs change • Per-listing margin tracking FORGE (PRODUCTION) • Log each print or batch; stock decrements via BOM • Daily, weekly, monthly throughput REPORTS (Pro) • Inventory value, average margins, top materials • CSV export for accounting WORKS YOUR WAY • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Locale-aware currency and numbers • Offline-first; no account required PRO UNLOCK Unlimited materials, products and listings; Reports; Cost Components; Backup. Lifetime or Yearly. NFC ADD-ON Read RFID tags on compatible spools. Privacy first: data stays in your iCloud. No tracking, no ads. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZIG SIM at none against Stocksmith Forge's 4. ZIG SIM also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Stocksmith Forge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. ZIG SIM asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZIG SIM ships an update every 9 days, Stocksmith Forge every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZIG SIM | Stocksmith Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1-10, INC. | Jelle Oostmeijer |
In-app purchases
ZIG SIM
No in-app purchases
Stocksmith Forge
- NFC Spool Scanning Yearly$0.991 Year
- Stocksmith Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
- NFC Spool Scanning$7.99
- Stocksmith Pro$59.99
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