ZIG SIM PRO vs VideoPorter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
VideoPorter
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VideoPorter is a user-friendly smartphone application designed to simplify and revolutionize camera tracking in non-professional settings. Using the built-in LiDAR technology of an iPhone or iPad Pro, VideoPorter captures live scenes while simultaneously recording precise camera movement data. This tracking information is embedded directly into the video, making it ideal for use in augmented reality (AR) environments in your broadcaster. Each recording includes tracking and geolocation data, along with the video description, all stored locally on your device. You can preview the videos before sending them to the channel you want so they can use it as an AR background with that same tracking. To assist with framing, VideoPorter features a customizable silhouette overlay that acts as a visual guide during recording. This ensures that any person integrated into the AR scene appears correctly positioned and proportioned in the final video.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VideoPorter at Free against ZIG SIM PRO's $3.99. ZIG SIM PRO's advantage is chart position (#90 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, 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
VideoPorter 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZIG SIM PRO | VideoPorter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #90 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1-10, INC. | Brainstorm Multimedia S.L. |
In-app purchases
ZIG SIM PRO
No in-app purchases
VideoPorter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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