Comparison

SpeedyBee App vs OctoPod for OctoPrint

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

Head to head
About

SpeedyBee App

This application allows users to adjust flight controller parameters wirelessly via Bluetooth. It supports various flight controller firmwares and requires a compatible mobile device. Easily configure your drone's settings on the go.

Highlights
  • Wireless flight controller parameter adjustment
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Supports Betaflight, iNav, and Butterflight
  • Automatic Bluetooth activation/deactivation (with SpeedyBee adapter)
  • Mobile device configuration
Features
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SpeedyBee is an Appllication for Flight controller parameters settings. Communication between mobile devices and flight control boards can be achieved through Bluetooth, you can use mobile devices to set the parameters of the flight controller.Any Bluetooth module compatible with your mobile device can be used, but if using the SpeedyBee Bluetooth-UART Adapter, this Bluetooth module will deactivate and activate automatically according to the status of the drone(armed/disarmed), no Bluetooth signal interference during the flight. Flight Controller Requirements: Betaflight firmware version ≥ 3.1.0 iNav FC version ≥ 1.8.1 Butterflight firmware version ≥ 3.1.0 System Requirements : iOS 13.0+ Instructions for use: 1.Connect the Bluetooth PCB with the UART interface of the Flight Controller, or use the flight controller integrated  Bluetooth. 2.Open the Betaflight Configurator, on the Ports tab, open the Configuration/MSP port of the Bluetooth PCB, for the Bluettooth module of BLE4.0, 19200 is the recommended baud rate value. 3.Open the APP, connect the Flight Controller via Bluetooth, and you can adjust the parameters now.

About

OctoPod for OctoPrint

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.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Unlimited printer support
  • Multiple webcam feeds
  • Apple Watch and TV support
  • Siri integration
  • Live Activities and Widgets
  • File management and printing
Features
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OctoPod — Control your OctoPrint printers from anywhere. OctoPod is a free, open-source OctoPrint client for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Monitor multiple printers, watch live camera feeds, manage print jobs, receive notifications and control your printers from one app—with no subscription required. Connect directly on your local network or use services such as OctoEverywhere and Obico for secure remote access. MULTIPLE PRINTERS • Add an unlimited number of OctoPrint printers • Monitor every printer from a single dashboard • Quickly switch between printers • Synchronize printer configurations between your iOS devices • Automatically discover OctoPrint installations on your network MONITOR YOUR PRINTS • View print status, progress, elapsed time and estimated completion time • Monitor extruder, bed and heated-chamber temperatures • View live temperature charts and history • Watch multiple MJPEG or HLS cameras • Open cameras full screen, zoom and use supported picture-in-picture features • Monitor Raspberry Pi temperature and receive overheating alerts • View file thumbnails generated by supported slicer plugins CONTROL YOUR PRINTER • Start, pause, resume, restart, cancel and stop prints • Set target temperatures • Move the X, Y, Z and extruder axes • Home individual axes • Adjust fan speed, flow rate and feed rate • Disable individual motors • Run OctoPrint system commands and custom controls • View the terminal and send G-code commands • Manage files stored in OctoPrint or on an SD card • Upload and print files from iCloud Drive and other Files-compatible providers • Watch, save and share timelapse videos LIVE ACTIVITIES AND NOTIFICATIONS Install the free OctoPod plugin for OctoPrint to receive: • Push notifications with optional images • Live Activity updates on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Printing milestones and completion alerts • Temperature and printer-status notifications APPLE WATCH • Monitor multiple printers from your wrist • View print progress and printer status • Use Apple Watch complications • Control supported printer functions APPLE TV Monitor your printers and camera feeds from your television using the included Apple TV app. SIRI AND SHORTCUTS Use Siri and Shortcuts to monitor or control printers, supported smart switches, enclosures and Palette devices. WIDGETS View printer status from Home Screen, Lock Screen and desktop widgets and open the appropriate printer directly from a widget. REMOTE ACCESS OctoPod supports direct OctoPrint connections as well as: • OctoEverywhere • Obico, including self-hosted servers • Basic and Digest HTTP authentication • Reverse-proxy and custom-header configurations PLUGIN INTEGRATIONS Supported OctoPrint integrations include: • Cancel Object • DisplayLayerProgress • PrintTimeGenius • Spool Manager and Filament Manager • OctoLight Home Assistant • Enclosure • BLTouch • OctoRelay • PSU Control • TP-Link Smartplug • Domoticz • Wemo • Tasmota • Palette 2 PERSONALIZATION AND ACCESSIBILITY • Light and Dark Mode • Multiple app themes • Dynamic Type and larger-text support • App Locked read-only mode to help prevent accidental commands OctoPod is available in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Norwegian, Czech, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Simplified Chinese. OctoPod is an independent, open-source application and is not affiliated with the OctoPrint project. Source code: https://github.com/gdombiak/OctoPod FAQ and setup assistance: https://github.com/gdombiak/OctoPod/wiki/FAQ-using-the-app

Screenshots

SpeedyBee App4 screens
OctoPod for OctoPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OctoPod for OctoPrint at 92% against SpeedyBee App's 39%. OctoPod for OctoPrint also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 121). SpeedyBee App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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

OctoPod for OctoPrint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoPod for OctoPrint has 3.7K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of SpeedyBee App's written reviews are positive against 92% of OctoPod for OctoPrint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeedyBee App ships an update every 2 weeks, OctoPod for OctoPrint every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SpeedyBee App versus OctoPod for OctoPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedyBee AppOctoPod for OctoPrint
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (121 ratings)4.9 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews91.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1213.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer珠海市快蜂科技有限公司Gaston Dombiak

Customer experience

SpeedyBee App

All ratings121 ratings
Positive51.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative33.9%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral17.1%
Negative44.1%

OctoPod for OctoPrint

All ratings3,654 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews280 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.0%

User reviews

SpeedyBee App

From 121 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Wireless field configuration without laptop
  • 📱 Seamless Betaflight integration
  • 🔧 Quick PID tuning adjustments in field
  • ⚡ Fast Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🎯 Comprehensive flight controller management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 📡 Unstable Bluetooth connections
  • ❌ No wired/USB-C connection on iOS
  • ⚠️ Poor iOS support compared to Android
  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain

OctoPod for OctoPrint

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections
  • 🐛 Thermal runaway detection issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent UI/UX
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems

Bugs and requests

SpeedyBee App

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on startup (iOS 13-17)
  • Crashes when saving settings
  • Crashes when accessing Blackbox tab
  • Crashes when entering CLI commands
  • Crashes when selecting motors in Betaflight
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  • Crashes when accessing OSD configurator
  • Landscape mode not working on iOS
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • Cannot connect to certain flight controllers
  • Settings not saving properly
  • Settings lost when switching between devices
  • Mode range settings unreachable on screen
  • Garbled CLI output
  • Adapter bricking after failed connection
  • Password prompt for SpeedyBee adapter
  • White screen on app launch
  • Not compatible with latest firmware versions
  • Blackbox file crashes app
  • WiFi connection fails for firmware updates
  • App doesn't recognize saved PID settings from PC

Requested features

15 requests
  • INAV 8.0+ support (most requested)
  • USB-C/OTG cable connection support
  • Wired connection option for iOS
  • PID Toolbox integration
  • Blackbox log reading improvements
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  • ExpressLRS WiFi connectivity
  • BLHeli_32 ESC support
  • Advanced tuning tabs for INAV
  • Landscape mode fix for iOS
  • Dark mode option
  • French language translation
  • Russian language support
  • Chinese language support
  • Backup functionality for iOS
  • Map layer rendering for missions

OctoPod for OctoPrint

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cancel button not working as expected
  • Print job details not displaying correctly
  • Printer setup form fields not labeled

Requested features

5 requests
  • GCode viewer
  • Granular notification controls
  • Customizable webcam URL support
  • Direct Google Drive file integration
  • Dynamic video screen resizing

In-app purchases

None

SpeedyBee App

No in-app purchases

None

OctoPod for OctoPrint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpeedyBee App free?
SpeedyBee App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoPod for OctoPrint free?
OctoPod for OctoPrint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SpeedyBee App or OctoPod for OctoPrint?
OctoPod for OctoPrint is rated higher. SpeedyBee App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while OctoPod for OctoPrint averages 4.9 from 3.7K ratings.
Do SpeedyBee App or OctoPod for OctoPrint have ads?
Neither SpeedyBee App nor OctoPod for OctoPrint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpeedyBee App or OctoPod for OctoPrint?
SpeedyBee App ships an update every 2 weeks, and OctoPod for OctoPrint every 6 weeks. Most recently, SpeedyBee App was updated on November 2, 2026 and OctoPod for OctoPrint on November 2, 2026.

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