Comparison

Fologram vs ZIG SIM PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

Screenshots

Fologram3 screens
ZIG SIM PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fologram at Free against ZIG SIM PRO's $3.99. ZIG SIM PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fologram is free to download; ZIG SIM PRO costs $3.99 up front. Fologram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. ZIG SIM PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fologram ships an update every 3 weeks, ZIG SIM PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fologram versus ZIG SIM PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFologramZIG SIM PRO
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—3.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFologram1-10, INC.

Customer experience

Fologram

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

ZIG SIM PRO

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fologram

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access$19.991 Month
None

ZIG SIM PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fologram free?
Fologram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZIG SIM PRO free?
ZIG SIM PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fologram or ZIG SIM PRO have ads?
Neither Fologram nor ZIG SIM PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fologram or ZIG SIM PRO?
Fologram ships an update every 3 weeks, and ZIG SIM PRO monthly. Most recently, Fologram was updated on June 1, 2026 and ZIG SIM PRO on September 22, 2026.

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