JigSpace vs TrainAR

JigSpace turns existing assets into spatial presentations for sales and training. Each presentation, called a Jig, is an interactive 3D format that can explain a concept step by step and show a product in augmented reality. Authors can add annotations, animations, sound, video, and custom branding, then share Jigs by link or QR code or embed them in a website without requiring a viewing app. JigSpace lists integrations with 3D design and CAD software including 3ds Max, Blender, CATIA, Fusion, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, and SolidWorks; it also optimizes large 3D and CAD files for augmented-reality rendering. Its Apple Vision Pro app supports hand-based model manipulation, markup, and real-time multiplayer collaboration. Apps and access are listed for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The Free plan costs nothing and is limited to one project, three active Jigs, three steps, 100MB of team storage, and two user seats. Starter begins with a 7-day free trial; cancel by the end of day 7 to prevent payment.

TrainAR is a free tool for creating procedural augmented reality training for handheld devices. It combines an interaction concept, a didactic framework, and an authoring tool. Authors import 3D models, convert them into TrainAR objects, then use visual scripting to define instructions, user actions, and feedback. The tool includes onboarding animations, tracking solutions, assembly placement, layered feedback, and training assessments. Learners can grab, interact with, and combine objects, as well as answer interface questions. Developers can instead work through the Unity Editor overlay and C# programming. The editor extension works with Unity on Windows, macOS, and Linux; training apps can be deployed to Android and iOS. iOS deployment requires Xcode on macOS after the app is built. The installation guide calls for Unity 2022.3 LTS and relevant platform modules. TrainAR is available under the MIT license for commercial and non-commercial use. It focuses on procedural task understanding, not the associated motor skills.