Comparison

Vectorworks Nomad vs ePPEcentre by Petzl

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

ePPEcentre by Petzl

Streamline personal protective equipment (PPE) management with this app. Easily add, inspect, and track your equipment throughout its lifecycle, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Available on desktop and mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Scan equipment with QR, NFC, or datamatrix
  • Organize inventory with tags and destinations
  • Perform inspections with tracking sheets
  • Add photos and documents to reports
  • Schedule inspections and replacements
  • Track equipment lifecycle from manufacturing to retirement
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The ePPEcentre application was developed to make managing PPE easier, save time when performing inspections, and provide useful information throughout the life cycle of your products. Available on desktop or mobile. SIMPLE. EFFICIENT. RELIABLE. • Your PPE park complies with the latest standards. • Team members have access based on their role. ADD YOUR PPE: •Scan equipment from any brand (datamatrix, QR code, NFC tags) one by one or in bulk. • Mark item destinations as backstock or in use, and utilize tags to organize inventory. INSPECT YOUR PPE: • Using the available inspection procedure and PPE tracking sheet, inspect each piece of equipment and update its status in the ePPEcentre database, either individually or in bulk. • If needed, you can add photos or documents and print your inspection reports. MANAGE YOUR PPE • Assign controlled access to the ePPEcentre database. • Quickly schedule upcoming inspections and product replacements from the dashboard. • Track the entire life of each piece of equipment, from manufacturing to retirement.

Screenshots

Vectorworks Nomad4 screens
ePPEcentre by Petzl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vectorworks Nomad at every 5 weeks against ePPEcentre by Petzl's every 6 months. ePPEcentre by Petzl's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vectorworks Nomad ships an update every 5 weeks, ePPEcentre by Petzl every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vectorworks Nomad versus ePPEcentre by Petzl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorworks NomadePPEcentre by Petzl
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVectorworks, Inc.ZEDEL

Customer experience

Vectorworks Nomad

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

ePPEcentre by Petzl

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vectorworks Nomad

No in-app purchases

None

ePPEcentre by Petzl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vectorworks Nomad free?
Vectorworks Nomad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ePPEcentre by Petzl free?
ePPEcentre by Petzl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vectorworks Nomad or ePPEcentre by Petzl have ads?
Neither Vectorworks Nomad nor ePPEcentre by Petzl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vectorworks Nomad or ePPEcentre by Petzl?
Vectorworks Nomad ships an update every 5 weeks, and ePPEcentre by Petzl every 6 months. Most recently, Vectorworks Nomad was updated on October 29, 2026 and ePPEcentre by Petzl on October 21, 2026.

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