Best PP Local alternatives: apps like PP Local

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

PP Local is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to PP Local

OctoPod for OctoPrint#1

OctoPod for OctoPrint by Gaston Dombiak

Open source OctoPrint client
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.9😊(3.7K ratings)
Free
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Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely from your Apple devices. This open-source client offers secure access, live webcam feeds, and comprehensive control over print jobs, temperatures, and printer movements.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient and fast
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 🔋 Low battery consumption
  • 🔋 Seamless remote monitoring

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections
  • 🐛 Thermal runaway detection issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent UI/UX
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
Thinger: 3D Printing Models#2

Thinger: 3D Printing Models by Ben Novak

STL Files & Print Ideas
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😞(1.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover and download over 600,000 free 3D print models from various online marketplaces. Curate your favorite designs, share lists, and find STL files for any 3D printer, from DIY setups to professional machines.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Wonderfully easy to use
  • 🚀 Amazing and fun to use
  • 🚀 Brings life back to 3D printer
  • 🚀 Great for finding cool prints
  • 🚀 Awesome app for 3D printing enthusiasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Waste of time, useless search and features
  • 🔍 No categories, trending, or sorting options
  • 💰 Ads make the app unusable
  • 🔍 Hard to navigate, only view one item at a time
  • 🐛 App no longer works, just loads indefinitely
  • 🔍 Repeat lists, not customizable
  • 🔍 Poor search results
  • 🔍 Buttons overlap, UI issues
  • 💰 Paid ad-free version is too expensive
4.6😞(793 ratings)
Free
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This app allows you to easily set up, pair, and remotely control compatible smart home and office devices. Monitor your lighting, appliances, and security sensors 24/7 from anywhere, simplifying daily routines and saving time and energy.

What We Love

  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 🚀 Great cost effective products
  • 🚀 Stable performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes after iOS update
  • 🐛 No alerts or notifications
  • 🔍 Poor customer support
  • 🐛 Devices lose connectivity and programming
  • 🐛 App doesn't work with some devices
  • 🐛 Push notifications not working
  • 🐛 Can't modify notifications or see device status

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3D Printing Thingiverse Models
3D Printing Thingiverse Models
3D Printing Thingiverse Models
stl viewer, slicer & printer
Free

This app simplifies 3D printing by offering model discovery, a G-code viewer, a slicer, and remote printer control. It helps users prepare files, monitor prints, and even calculate costs for their projects.

Model discovery from Thingiverse and PrintablesSTL and OBJ file viewingG-code simulator
🔧 Utilities
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free with in-app purchases
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Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
3D Printing: STL Viewer Slicer
Free

This app consolidates 3D model searching, viewing, and slicing from major platforms into a single interface. It allows users to find, preview, organize, and prepare STL files for 3D printing, streamlining the entire workflow.

Search multiple 3D model sitesFull 3D preview and STL viewerBuilt-in 3D slicer with G-code export
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PrusaLinkiOS
PrusaLinkiOS
PrusaLinkiOS
by George Waters
Free

Access your 3D printer's web interface directly from your iPhone. This app allows you to connect to your Prusa printer using its IP address, username, and password, displaying the full web UI. It supports managing multiple printers with custom names and images.

Connect to Prusa printer via IPAuthenticate with username and passwordLoad full web UI
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Joint Craft - 3D Printer app
Joint Craft - 3D Printer app
Joint Craft - 3D Printer app
Bambu Lab and Klipper control
Free

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with advanced features. Supports Bambu Lab and Klipper printers, external cameras, and offers live activity integration. Manage AMS units, create timelapses, and customize settings with ease.

Bambu Lab and Klipper printer controlExternal camera support (RTSP, MJPEG, WebRTC)Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration
🔧 Utilities
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free with in-app purchases
8
Prusa
Prusa
Prusa
3D printer control & models
Free

Monitor and manage your 3D printers remotely. Control print parameters, receive notifications for print status, and integrate with model repositories and slicing software. Easily add new printers and cameras, with options for cloud or on-premises storage.

Real-time printer overviewRemote print managementTemperature, speed, flow control
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9
KOKONI3D
KOKONI3D
KOKONI3D
KOKONI 3D Model and Printing
Free

Create 3D models from photos or use AI to generate avatars from selfies. Access a gallery of pre-made models, edit existing ones, and control your 3D printer remotely. Offers offline printing capabilities.

AI 3D avatar modeling from selfiesObject modeling from photos (Beta)Curated 3D model gallery
🔧 Utilities
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free with in-app purchases
10
Creality Cloud - 3D Printing
Creality Cloud - 3D Printing
Creality Cloud - 3D Printing
Make 3D Printing Simple
Free

This platform simplifies 3D printing for makers and hobbyists. Explore a vast model library, slice and print directly from your phone, and manage your printer remotely. Connect with a global community, earn rewards for your designs, and enhance your creativity.

Vast 3D model libraryCloud-based slicing and printingRemote 3D printer control
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