Comparison

STLFinder vs ForgeWatch3D

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

Head to head
About

STLFinder

Features
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STLFinder is a mobile application specially designed for search 3d models from the most important repositories all over Internet. This application is very useful as it finds 3D models based on keywords within the title and / or description. It also uses several web repositories of reference where to find them. Very useful especially for those with a 3D printer and need to find 3D models. For any recommendation, advice, improvement or failure detection, please send an email to contact@stlfinder.com

About

ForgeWatch3D

Monitor your 3D printers and live camera streams from your Apple devices. Organize multiple feeds into custom layouts for quick viewing and control supported printer features. Add generic MJPEG and RTSP streams for a centralized workspace monitoring solution.

Highlights
  • Monitor FlashForge 3D printers
  • Add MJPEG and RTSP camera streams
  • Create multiview layouts
  • View live device status
  • Control printer chamber lights
  • Save stream snapshots
Features
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ForgeWatch3D helps you keep an eye on your 3D printers and live camera streams from your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Add FlashForge printers, generic MJPEG streams, and RTSP streams, then organize them into simple multiview layouts for quick monitoring. View individual devices, check live device status, control supported FlashForge printer chamber lights, and save snapshots from single stream views. The main purpose of this app is to allow users of FlashForge Printers (Creator 5, AD5M, AD5M Pro and AD5X models to monitor and control their printers without modding their printers. This app gives users a way to view all printer webcams in a centralized location using the printer list and multiviews. Users can view individual printers to monitor their status, control the chamber light as well as pause, continue and cancel printing. Additionally, on supported models like the Creator 5 and AD5X, users can view filament slot info. Additionally, you can add RTSP camera streams and basic MJPEG streams to the device list as an added benefit of the app. This helps those users that choose to use their own cameras for monitoring printers instead of using the built in FlashForge web cams. ForgeWatch3D is built for makers, print farms, and anyone who wants a fast way to monitor devices around a workspace. Features: - Monitor FlashForge 3D printers - Print items already stored on the printer - Record timelapse videos right on your phone - Save timelapse videos to your device and share with friends - Upload pre-sliced 3MF files and print instantly - Adjust Filament Types and Colors on MultiColor Printers - Add generic MJPEG streams - Add RTSP camera streams - Create multiview layouts - View live device status - Control supported printer chamber lights - Save snapshots from single stream views - Use on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV Note: FlashForge printer must be set to LAN only mode in order to use all features of this app. ForgeWatch3D Plus unlocks unlimited devices, unlimited multiview layouts, and iCloud sync so your setup stays available across your devices. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

STLFinder2 screens
ForgeWatch3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STLFinder at none against ForgeWatch3D's 2. STLFinder also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. ForgeWatch3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. STLFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STLFinder versus ForgeWatch3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTLFinderForgeWatch3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel Angel Villar AlarconMathew Moore

In-app purchases

None

STLFinder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ForgeWatch3D

Subscriptions2
  • ForgeWatch3D Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ForgeWatch3D Plus Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is STLFinder free?
STLFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ForgeWatch3D free?
ForgeWatch3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STLFinder or ForgeWatch3D have ads?
Neither STLFinder nor ForgeWatch3D shows ads.

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