SimVSM vs Smart 5S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimVSM
Easily create and document value streams on your mobile device. Visualize process steps, calculate KPIs, and identify areas for improvement. Offers free basic functionality with optional subscriptions for advanced features like printing and simulation.
- Drag & drop value stream modeling
- Digital and visual documentation
- Calculation of static KPIs
- Dynamic cycle time and flow rate calculation
- Classification of value-adding/non-value-adding steps
- Plausibility checks during modeling
- Multiple view modes
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With SimVSM you can quickly record your value streams via drag & drop on a mobile device. A variety of functions facilitate the modelling, documentation, and versioning of value streams: - Digital and visually appealing modelling with value stream and note objects - Consideration of weekly shift plans - Selection of different value stream object symbols for more function-specific documentation of system components in value streams - Calculation of many static value stream KPIs - Classification and visualization of value-adding and non-value-adding process steps - Dynamic display and calculation of cycle times and flow rate - Copy and create several value stream alternatives in one project (max. 2; for extensions see also "Standard" subscription) - Plausibility checks during modelling - Different view modes for more compact display of parameters - Additional modelling functions for the extended documentation of information and data flows in value streams, for example for identification of structural breaks, unused potentials, or data waste With the SimVSM App you can use the above features for free. The following in-app purchases / subscriptions are currently available for an extended range of functions: "Standard" subscription: - Unlimited number of projects and alternatives - Printing of value streams - Saving images (png) and vector graphics (svg) of value streams - Export and import of projects "Premium" subscription: - Everything from "Standard", plus: - Recording and storage of camera images of individual value stream objects - Overview map for large value streams - Execution and storage of measurement series with integrated stopwatch functionality - Comparing and reverting of parameter values to main alternative - Customizing of links and text items - Additional geometric shapes - Saving of all changes in the information flow dialog (VSM 4.0) "Ultimate" subscription: - Everything from "Premium", plus: - Access to all features of the app - Performing of unlimited simulation runs The subscriptions (except "Ultimate") can be tested free of charge for one month. After the free trial period, a subscription is automatically renewed for one month or one year (depending on the chosen length) if it is not cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the free trial expiration date. Your subscription will automatically renew if it is not cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions after purchase via the App Store account settings. If you are interested in the coupling with the value stream simulator or in a central project management to exchange your value streams with colleagues, please contact simvsm@simplan.de with the keyword "SimVSM Pro". - By connecting to a value stream simulator, you also get a dynamic evaluation of the modelled value stream. This includes the development of on-time delivery, process utilization, bottleneck analysis, throughput, stock levels and lead times against the background of dynamic conditions over time. - Project management allows projects to be stored centrally and exchanged with authorized users. Should you also have customizing requirements regarding the use of your own value stream objects, logos, or symbols, we also offer a variety of different options. Further information can also be found at www.simvsm.de Terms of Use: https://www.simvsm.de/app-termsofservice/ Privacy Policy: https://www.simvsm.de/en/data-protection/
Smart 5S
This app helps organizations implement and maintain the 5S Lean Manufacturing methodology. It allows for creating checklists, auditing compliance with standards, and managing team improvement activities efficiently. Centralize real-time information, reduce paper documentation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Create checklists by area
- Audit compliance with standards
- Manage team improvement activities
- Centralized real-time information
- Reduce document management
- Facilitate action plan management
- Share indicators and action plans
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If you want to download a trial version of Smart 5S, visit our website https://smartleansolutions.com/request-demo or send us an email to info@smartleansolutions.com and we will contact you as soon as possible. Create checklists by areas, check compliance with standards and manage team improvement activities with agility and efficiency. Available in Spanish version. Why does my company need the 5S? 5S is a Lean Manufacturing methodology that helps organizations establish a permanent discipline of order and cleanliness in the workplace with the active participation of all staff. The standardization of the processes, which uses visual control elements, guarantees that the improvements are maintained over time. The periodic 5S audit is an instrument used to check that standards are being met, quickly identify anomalies and collectively propose corrective actions. A tool to advance in continuous improvement. Advantages of using the SMART 5S app The most agile, effective and efficient audit process. - All in one: centralized and real-time information on the status of the 5S in the areas of the company. - Reduce the document management of audits to focus efforts on what is important: reinforcing your 5S and innovation activities. - Sustainability and commitment: opt for a tool that contributes to the transition to a paperless work environment - You can more easily access, extract and share information about indicators and action plans - Get up-to-date and accurate data that allow you to react more quickly to anomalous situations - Evaluate the impact of your company's 5S program from the analysis of the evolution of the indicators - Facilitates the work of the team members and favors their involvement in sustaining the 5S dynamics - Facilitates and centralizes the management of 5S improvement actions with the option to share indicators and action plan
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart 5S at 5.0 against SimVSM's 2.0. Smart 5S also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. SimVSM sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Smart 5S asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart 5S holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
SimVSM ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart 5S every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimVSM | Smart 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimPlan AG | Industrial Augmented Reality S.L. |
Customer experience
SimVSM
Smart 5S
In-app purchases
SimVSM
- VSM 4.0 subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Month
- Standard$8.991 Month
- Premium (monthly)1 Month trial$24.991 Month
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- VSM 4.01 Month trial$71.991 Year
- Standard (Annual)$89.991 Year
- Premium (annual)1 Month trial$249.001 Year
- Ultimate subscription$449.001 Month
- Free simulation runsFree
- Expert addon$49.99
Smart 5S
No in-app purchases
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