UE Remote vs ZIG SIM PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UE Remote
Test your Unreal Engine 4 projects directly on your development computer using your iOS device. View and control your game's development with touch and motion controls. It also supports virtual camera functionality for Unreal Engine projects.
- Real-time project testing on iOS
- Touch and motion control input
- Gameplay and input feature iteration
- Virtual Camera plugin support
- Network-based connection
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Unreal Engine Remote lets you quickly and easily test your Unreal Engine 5 and Unreal Editor for Fortnite projects directly on your development computer using your mobile device's touch controls. Stream your preview session directly to your iOS device and iterate on gameplay and input features in real time. Now powered by Pixel Streaming 2, Unreal Engine Remote delivers a faster, higher-quality streaming experience and full compatibility with Unreal Engine 5 and Unreal Editor for Fortnite. How to use Unreal Engine Remote with an Unreal Engine 5 project: * Open your Unreal Engine 5 project. * Launch Unreal Engine Remote on your iOS device. * Enable the Remote Session plugin in your Unreal Engine 5 project. * Make sure your development computer and mobile device are on the same network. * Launch Play In Editor session. * When the session is launched, enter your computer's IP address in the Unreal Engine Remote running on your mobile device and tap Connect. How to use Unreal Engine Remote with an Unreal Editor for Fortnite project: * Open your Unreal Editor for Fortnite project. * Launch Unreal Engine Remote on your iOS device. * Make sure your development computer and mobile device are on the same network. * Launch a Mobile Preview session. * When the session is launched, enter your computer's IP address in the Unreal Engine Remote running on your mobile device and tap Connect. Your preview session will appear on your iOS device, and all touch input on your iOS device will be processed as standard touch input.
ZIG SIM PRO
This app enables physical prototyping by sending sensor and ARKit feature point data to a specified device. It supports various communication protocols and message types for IoT experimentation without electronic kits.
- Send sensor and ARKit feature point data
- Monitor feature point data with ARKit
- TCP and UDP communication
- Supports OSC and JSON message types
- Save sensor data to local file
- Selectable communication intervals (1-60 FPS)
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ZIG SIM PRO is a prototyping tool for physical computing that streams iPhone sensor data to external devices in real time. From accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and compass to ARKit (face, body,and marker tracking), NFC, Apple Pencil, camera depth, and mic level — transmit a wide range of data over UDP or TCP in OSC or JSON format at 1, 10, 30, or 60 FPS. No electronic kits required. Perfect for IoT experiments, interactive art, and installation development. A free version, ZIG SIM, is also available to get you started. Upgrade to PRO for access to a broader set of sensors and advanced features. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zig-sim/id1112909974
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UE Remote at Free against ZIG SIM PRO's $3.99. ZIG SIM PRO's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (60% vs 31%). On ads, in-app purchases 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
UE Remote is free to download; ZIG SIM PRO costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZIG SIM PRO holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZIG SIM PRO has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of UE Remote's written reviews are positive against 60% of ZIG SIM PRO's.
UE Remote ships an update every 6 months, ZIG SIM PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UE Remote | ZIG SIM PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Unreal Engine | 1-10, INC. |
Customer experience
UE Remote
ZIG SIM PRO
In-app purchases
UE Remote
No in-app purchases
ZIG SIM PRO
No in-app purchases
