Comparison

SimBeam vs 6thSense Synapse

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

Head to head
About

SimBeam

Features
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SimBeam turns your iPhone or iPad into a live remote for the iOS Simulators running on your Mac. Pair the app with your Mac once by scanning a QR code, then connect any time to see all the simulators on that Mac, open any one of them, and watch its screen as a real-time video stream. Your taps, swipes, and the Home button are sent straight back to the simulator, so you can actually use it from your device — not just look at it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See every simulator on a paired Mac, with its iOS version and status • Stream a simulator's screen live, with low latency • Control it remotely — tap, swipe, and press Home • Boot or shut down a simulator right from your device • Jump back into recent simulators in one tap from the main screen • Pair and keep multiple Macs, and switch between them any time BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS AND QA Test how a build feels in the hand without unplugging from your desk. Show a running simulator to a colleague across the room. Keep an eye on a long scenario from the couch. REQUIRES A MAC SimBeam is a companion to the SimBeam app on macOS. You need a Mac running the SimBeam companion with at least one iOS Simulator to pair with and stream from. Pairing is secure and takes a single scan. PRIVACY Your pairing identity stays on your device. SimBeam has no account to create, shows no ads, and does not track you.

About

6thSense Synapse

Transform your phone into a camera control hub. Instantly discover and connect to cameras on your local network without cables or logins. Manage recordings, monitor live status, and perform diagnostics remotely.

Highlights
  • Auto-discovery of cameras
  • One-tap recording
  • Record All / Stop All functionality
  • Live status monitoring
  • On-device diagnostics
  • Recording playback and export
Features
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6thSense Synapse is a mobile control plane for egocentric robotics data capture. Connect to compatible capture rigs and cameras on your local network, coordinate multi-camera recording, monitor device and storage status, and review captured sessions from the field. BUILT FOR ROBOTICS DATA OPERATIONS - Discover compatible cameras on your local network - Start and stop recording from one control surface - Monitor recording, connectivity, temperature, and storage status when reported by the device - Browse recorded sessions and open available footage - Manage supported camera and network settings Synapse communicates directly with compatible devices over the local network. Available controls and status details depend on the connected device and its software version. OPTIONAL CONTRIBUTOR WORKSPACE Eligible participants in enabled regional programs can use the contributor workspace for account access, regional agreements, supervised camera registration, contribution status and payment information. Participation depends on the applicable published agreements and program availability. Camera remote controls remain available without a contributor account. Recording, uploaded time, approved time and completed payments are separate stages. An authorized operator imports camera storage cards, QC determines usable footage, and an operator approves payments. OPTIONAL SUPPORT Browse the searchable FAQ or choose AI support chat for troubleshooting and requests to the 6thSense team. Sending a message requires your agreement to share support messages, optional photos, contact details and app/camera context with the AI provider and support team. You choose which photos to attach. Camera controls and the FAQ remain available without sending a support message.

Screenshots

SimBeam3 screens
6thSense Synapse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimBeam at every 3 days against 6thSense Synapse's weekly. On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimBeam ships an update every 3 days, 6thSense Synapse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SimBeam versus 6thSense Synapse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimBeam6thSense Synapse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill Sidorov6thSense AI, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SimBeam

No in-app purchases

None

6thSense Synapse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimBeam free?
SimBeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 6thSense Synapse free?
6thSense Synapse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimBeam or 6thSense Synapse have ads?
Neither SimBeam nor 6thSense Synapse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimBeam or 6thSense Synapse?
SimBeam ships an update every 3 days, and 6thSense Synapse weekly. Most recently, SimBeam was updated on September 30, 2026 and 6thSense Synapse on October 15, 2026.

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