ZapWorks

About ZapWorks
ZapWorks is a dedicated platform solution designed to facilitate the broader adoption of Augmented Reality (AR) content creation. Its suite of online tools and SaaS-based pricing plans are deliberately pitched to meet the needs of novice makers at scalable levels from individuals, non-commercial users, businesses, educators to enterprises and app designers too. Promising an easier, entry-level approach with the richness of experience and robustness required, ZapWorks comprises the necessary authoring software for producing immersive and interactive short-form AR, Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) content experiences on handheld devices.
Supported by its own ZapWorks Studio IDE, content authors can manipulate genuine 3D objects and planes, using a live viewer to apply images, video and audio assets. Projects, either started from scratch or from template, are composed of nodes that can have sophisticated functionality and interactivity added via the editor's own JavaScript-based coding language. Projects are then compiled automatically and published to the cloud, generating "zapcodes" that when scanned by compatible smartphones render the live experience on screen. Additional zapcodes can be purchased and personalized with custom branding at enterprise level, while analytics capabilities also track user traffic to deliver trend data to dashboard. Alongside browser support on participating smartphone models, Zapworks is also supported by a companion Zappar mobile app for native zapcode scanning and AR rendering on iOS and Android devices.
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- Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Zapworks Studio is the Augmented Reality Rapid Prototyping tools you need
Reviewed on 2018/10/03
So far as an organization and contractor in the learning and development space Zapworks Studio has...
So far as an organization and contractor in the learning and development space Zapworks Studio has been a key addition to our development toolbox. We have started developing interactive experiences and more immersive training options for the learners and Zapworks has allowed us to enhance and expand on that. The ease of use to get started creating and the possibility of more advanced development through scripting makes this a valuable fit to our team. We have a wide range of coding experience between the group of developers and Zapworks studio allows for all of us to get involved at some level in the creation of training. If your looking to get started developing for AR Zapworks Studio is a great tool to use.
Pros
The existing resources and tutorials available by the Zapworks team and the forum of users willing to help get you up to speed. The Zapworks Studio tool is a great way to get into developing for Augmented Reality(AR) experiences through it's easy to use GUI and timeline features. This ease of use is highlighted in the fact that to start creating interactive AR experiences you don't even have to know any code.
Cons
When it's time to start doing extra things above and beyond the basics that involve scripting Zapworks Studio can be tricky. It's not for the faint of heart or beginning coder. If you have soem C# or Javascript background it will serve you well however the Zapworks hybrid script can still be challenging to get started with even with that background. From an experience point of view the more you come in with the easier a transition it is.
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Good and versatile AR production software
Reviewed on 2017/11/15
We offer custom augmented reality solutions to companies and cities and use ZapWorks as our...
We offer custom augmented reality solutions to companies and cities and use ZapWorks as our publishing tool for AR.
Pros
ZapWorks is a very versatile and can be used for simple video-based augmentations as well as very complex and interactive 3D works. With Zappar, almost anything can be achieved one way or another and it is always great to see the wow-effect of augmented reality. ZapBox, a recent addition to the ZapWorks family increases this wow-effect even more. ZapWorks handles the software/infrastructure/cloud side of things very well and allows us designers to concentrate on only the fun part (=design & implementation!). ZapWorks is also reasonably priced and delivers serious bang for buck.
Cons
Some restrictions like flat target images (not round surface or 3d tracking) and the must to include the zapcode limit some possible use scenarios. Also the lack of dynamic lights in 3D is slightly challenging, but luckily textures can be baked to 3D-assets nicely.
- Industry: Entertainment
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Doesn't play nice in the sandbox
Reviewed on 2018/10/23
Pros
The tool is very simple to use and most users, even non creative ones, can create an experience quickly.
Cons
Zappar's proprietary tools restrict the user from using industry standard formats. Zapworks allows users to create experiences easily but with extremely limited creative freedom. The end result is "AR Lite".

- Industry: Computer & Network Security
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
I started with ZapWorks because of a KickStarter they had forZapBox.
Reviewed on 2018/03/16
An easy way of making AR experiences.
An easy way of making AR experiences.
Pros
I like the easy to use interface. The video tutorials and forms are a massive help to me. I love how I can ask questions on the forms and get help from the developers.
Cons
I would like a better way to work with 3d models inside ZapWorks. I'm new to 3d models so having it in ZapWorks would help me out a lot.

- Industry: Design
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Zapworks is a really friendly AR tool, easy to use whatever skills and experience with AR.
Reviewed on 2018/05/16
Pros
The fact that is user friendly. The interface is straight forward and you can build all the funcionality even if you don't know how to code. And of course, if you do then even better. What is really important is the support. 10 out of 10 when you have a question, the support team is brilliant and you always get the help you need.
Cons
I cannot think of a negative. I think the documentation can be improved with more practical tutorials. I have learned most of it from the tutorials so the more the better. Having said that the tutorials are really good, well explained and step by step making it very easy for anyone to follow.
ZapWorks FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for ZapWorks.Q. What type of pricing plans does ZapWorks offer?
ZapWorks offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$45.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
ZAPWORKS FOR PERSONAL (Non-commercial): 5 free experiences plus $1.50 per additional experience ZAPWORKS FOR BUSINESS: BASIC: $35 per seat, per month (paid annually, or $45/month paid monthly) PRO: $99 per seat, per month (paid annually or $135/month paid monthly) ENTERPRISE (Custom plan): Contact for pricing quote ZAPWORKS FOR EDUCATION: $247 per year APP EMBED: $8000 per year
Q. Who are the typical users of ZapWorks?
ZapWorks has the following typical customers:
51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does ZapWorks support?
ZapWorks supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does ZapWorks support mobile devices?
ZapWorks supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does ZapWorks integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations ZapWorks has
Q. What level of support does ZapWorks offer?
ZapWorks offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, Chat
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