# OctoShell — Standalone Monitor for OctoPi

> Standalone monitor for OctoPi/OctoPrint 3D printer sessions. (iPhone/iPad app by Addison Software, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octoshell/id1463077874 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Addison Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605817309)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octoshell/id1463077874/reviews.md

## What is OctoShell?

OctoShell efficiently houses your OctoPi or OctoPrint 3D printer session making it a standalone app. This creates a separate icon on the SpringBoard and frees up your browser for other things. OctoShell works just like running the OctoPi / OctoPrint session from a browser but without all the inconvenience.

A 3D print can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of days to finish. That's a long time to tie up your browser. That's where OctoShell comes in. In the past you would have the browser open pointing to an OctoPi / OctoPrint session. The minute you click on a link in an email the standard browser operation opens up a new tab in the browser that's monitoring your print session. Now you have to flip back and forth on browser tabs messing until you find your printer session. Another problem is bringing the OctoPi / OctoPrint session to the front. Running OctoPi in a browser there is no icon for the session - you have to fumble through browser tabs to find it. OctoShell solves this by keeping your session on the SpringBoard as a standalone app. OctoShell's preferences makes it easy to setup and remember your connection to the printer. There is also a macOS version available in the app store.

## Key features

- Standalone app icon
- Frees up browser
- Convenient monitoring
- Easy setup
- Remembers connection

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octoshell/id1463077874/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great way to control your OctoPi/OctoPrint server

*2021-02-06, version 1.3*

Love this app for 3D printing on my Ender 3 using OctoPrint. The only weakness I’ve found is that if you’re running OctoLapse, you can’t download the video files in the app. Have to launch Safari to do that. Otherwise it’s great

## Frequently asked questions about OctoShell

### Does OctoShell have ads?

The provided data does not specify if OctoShell contains advertisements. It is listed as free to download and use.

### What devices does OctoShell support?

OctoShell is currently supported on iPads. A macOS version is also available separately in the app store.

### How often is OctoShell updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on July 11, 2020. The app was initially released on December 8, 2019.

### What is the age rating for OctoShell?

OctoShell has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How does OctoShell improve the OctoPi/OctoPrint experience?

OctoShell creates a dedicated icon on your device's home screen, allowing you to access your printer session without needing to open and manage browser tabs, which is especially useful for long print jobs.

### Is OctoShell free to use?

Yes, OctoShell is available for free. There are no listed in-app purchases or subscription requirements.

### What is the user sentiment for OctoShell?

OctoShell has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with an average rating of 5.0 stars from 4 ratings.

### Can OctoShell manage multiple printer sessions?

The description mentions that OctoShell's preferences make it easy to set up and remember your connection to the printer, suggesting it can handle at least one connection. Further details on managing multiple sessions are not provided.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.3 — 2020-07-11

Updates for iOS 13.5.1. Better behavior with adventurous 3rd party plugins.

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