Comparison

Spektrum DXe Programmer vs SimplyPrint

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

Head to head
About

Spektrum DXe Programmer

This app allows users to create and save basic model setups for fixed-wing aircraft directly from their mobile device. It offers features like servo reversing and stick configuration, with advanced options available via a separate programming cable.

Highlights
  • Create and save model setups
  • Servo reversing
  • Stick configuration (Modes 1-4)
  • Wing type selection (Normal, Delta/Elevon)
  • Trainer modes
  • Upload pre-programmed setups
Features
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If you've ever managed a music library on your PC or smart phone, you can program the DXe. All you need is the free Spektrum programming app. Using this interface you can create and save basic model setups with different settings for: -Servo Reversing -Stick Configuration: Modes 1-4 -Wing Type: Normal or Delta/Elevon -Expo: On or Off -Trainer Modes. For advanced programming features such as stick configuration, wing type selection, expo on/off function, model setup import and many more, the Spektrum programming cable (SPMA3081-Mobile) is required. Basic programming features such as servo reversing and trim adjust can be used without the programming cable. Once saved to your mobile device, you can upload the setup for a specific model to the DXe with a simple point and click. You can also use the interface to upload pre-programmed setups for Bind-N-Fly® aircraft. Note that the application currently supports only fixed-wing aircraft.

About

SimplyPrint

Manage your 3D printing workflow from your mobile device or browser. Monitor printers live, slice models in the cloud, organize files, and track filament usage all from one platform.

Highlights
  • Remote printer monitoring
  • Cloud-based slicing
  • Remote print control
  • Print queue management
  • Filament tracking
  • File organization
Features
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3D printing does not have to mean SD cards, desktop-only slicers and checking your printer every few minutes. SimplyPrint brings your 3D printing workflow to your phone, tablet and browser. Monitor your printers live, upload and organize files, slice models in the cloud, manage your print queue and track filament from one connected platform. With SimplyPrint, you can: • Monitor 3D printers from anywhere • Slice models in the cloud without desktop software • Start, pause and control prints remotely • Get notifications when prints finish or need attention • Upload, store and organize your 3D files • Add prints to your queue and keep printers running • Track filament spools, colors, materials and usage • Manage one printer at home or a full print farm Whether you print as a hobby, run a makerspace, manage a school lab or operate a print farm, SimplyPrint gives you a simpler way to keep everything connected. Modern 3D printing, without the SD card shuffle.

Screenshots

Spektrum DXe Programmer1 screens
SimplyPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimplyPrint at 58% against Spektrum DXe Programmer's 15%. SimplyPrint also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Spektrum DXe Programmer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimplyPrint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 158 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Spektrum DXe Programmer's written reviews are positive against 58% of SimplyPrint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spektrum DXe Programmer ships an update every 6 weeks, SimplyPrint every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spektrum DXe Programmer versus SimplyPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpektrum DXe ProgrammerSimplyPrint
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (36 ratings)4.7 (158 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36158 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHorizon HobbySimplyPrint ApS

Customer experience

Spektrum DXe Programmer

All ratings36 ratings
Positive19.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative69.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive14.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative82.4%

SimplyPrint

All ratings153 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

Spektrum DXe Programmer

No in-app purchases

None

SimplyPrint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spektrum DXe Programmer free?
Spektrum DXe Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplyPrint free?
SimplyPrint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spektrum DXe Programmer or SimplyPrint?
SimplyPrint is rated higher. Spektrum DXe Programmer averages 1.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while SimplyPrint averages 4.7 from 158 ratings.
Do Spektrum DXe Programmer or SimplyPrint have ads?
Neither Spektrum DXe Programmer nor SimplyPrint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spektrum DXe Programmer or SimplyPrint?
Spektrum DXe Programmer ships an update every 6 weeks, and SimplyPrint every 8 days. Most recently, Spektrum DXe Programmer was updated on November 2, 2026 and SimplyPrint on November 3, 2026.

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