Comparison

Vectorworks Nomad 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

Vectorworks Nomad

Access and manage your design documents from anywhere with your mobile device. Share files, make design decisions on the go, and synchronize changes automatically to your cloud library. View, mark up, and share your latest designs with colleagues and clients.

Highlights
  • Access Vectorworks documents on mobile
  • Synchronize files to private cloud
  • View and navigate 3D models
  • Augmented reality model viewing
  • Mark up PDF files
  • Share files with clients and collaborators
  • Integrate with third-party cloud storage
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The Vectorworks® Nomad app allows you to access your Vectorworks documents wherever you are—whenever you need them—with your mobile device. It gives you more freedom not only to share files, but also to make design decisions from any location. Changes you make to Vectorworks files are automatically synchronized to your private cloud library, allowing you to browse and share your latest designs from any web-enabled device. Vectorworks Cloud Services saves time by freeing up local computing power. Use cloud technology to automate and decouple resource-heavy workflows, shifting calculations needed to generate sections, elevations, renderings, and BIM data to the cloud. Whether you're in a meeting, on the job site, or on vacation, the Vectorworks Nomad app allows you to view, mark up, share, and synchronize your Vectorworks files across your devices and with your colleagues—all from the convenience of your mobile device. • View and navigate 3D models of Vectorworks files in the cloud library • View 3D models of Vectorworks files in a real-world setting, using augmented reality (AR) technology (requires an AR-compatible device) • View rendered panoramic images or animation movies of Vectorworks files • Extend your cloud library through integration with third-party cloud storage providers • Share files with clients or collaborators • Mark up PDF files with Text, Freehand, Oval, Rectangle, and Line tools and save the marked up files to the cloud library The Vectorworks Nomad app is a part of Vectorworks Cloud Services, and is available to anyone who registers for a free account, as well as all Vectorworks Service Select members. Guest access is available for viewing shared files without creating an account. Vectorworks Service Select members have access to additional features, such as: • Increased storage capacity • Manual or scheduled Sheet layer to PDF cloud processing • Cloud processing options in Vectorworks • Ability to measure objects in the PDF drawings generated on the cloud • And more ... Operating Prerequisites • Vectorworks files uploaded to your Vectorworks Cloud Services storage library, or to an integrated third-party cloud storage provider

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

Vectorworks Nomad4 screens
ZIG SIM PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vectorworks Nomad at Free against ZIG SIM PRO's $3.99. Vectorworks Nomad also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 8). ZIG SIM PRO's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (60% vs 26%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vectorworks Nomad 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZIG SIM PRO holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Vectorworks Nomad's written reviews are positive against 60% of ZIG SIM PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vectorworks Nomad ships an update every 5 weeks, ZIG SIM PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Vectorworks Nomad versus ZIG SIM PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorworks NomadZIG SIM PRO
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating2.3 (24 ratings)3.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#173 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVectorworks, Inc.1-10, INC.

Customer experience

Vectorworks Nomad

All ratings24 ratings
Positive29.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative73.0%

ZIG SIM PRO

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

In-app purchases

None

Vectorworks Nomad

No in-app purchases

None

ZIG SIM PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vectorworks Nomad free?
Vectorworks Nomad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZIG SIM PRO free?
ZIG SIM PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vectorworks Nomad or ZIG SIM PRO?
ZIG SIM PRO is rated higher. Vectorworks Nomad averages 2.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ZIG SIM PRO averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Vectorworks Nomad or ZIG SIM PRO have ads?
Neither Vectorworks Nomad nor ZIG SIM PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vectorworks Nomad or ZIG SIM PRO?
Vectorworks Nomad ships an update every 5 weeks, and ZIG SIM PRO monthly. Most recently, Vectorworks Nomad was updated on September 26, 2026 and ZIG SIM PRO on September 22, 2026.

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