Comparison

Afinia Studio vs Anycubic

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

Head to head
About

Afinia Studio

This app allows users to create and manage 3D models from photos and 2D images. It offers a library of free models, file conversion, and real-time slicing for 3D printing. Connect wirelessly to supported 3D printers for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • 3D model library with free downloads
  • Convert photos and 2D images to 3D models
  • Manage STL and UP3 file formats
  • Real-time slicing and preview
  • Wireless operation of supported 3D printers
Features
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Afinia Studio (IOS version) ---- Created by Afinia 3D, 3D Printing Within Your Reach! Don’t know how to design 3D models? Afinia Studio provides 3D model library which includes free models you can download whenever and wherever you need them. Convert your photo albums, pictures, 2D images whichever way you make them, into 3D models. You can download your model files wherever they are, on the internet, or from your local storage. Afinia Studio manages your 3D model files in STL and UP3 format, and you can preview, fix, and store them in the Afinia Studio. Have no 3D Printer? Afinia Studio supports native slicing in real time, and preview. Still need USB in the 3D Printer? Afinia Studio (IOS version) supports all the Afinia’s wifi-enabled Afinia 3D Printers. You can operate the 3D printers wirelessly, and do slicing and printing.

About

Anycubic

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely, manage print files in the cloud, and access a library of 3D models. Get support and tutorials to enhance your 3D printing experience.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Cloud storage for print files
  • Curated model library
  • Slicing zone for ready-to-use files
  • Built-in help center and tutorials
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Bringing 3D Printing from the Workshop to Every Home From fingertip control to creative realization, we deliver stable and intelligent experiences that connect every maker’s present and future. Remote Smart Control – Professional Printing Without Limits ● Start prints anywhere, monitor progress in real time, pause/resume/cancel jobs remotely, and fine-tune core printing parameters. ● Receive automatic alerts when prints finish, with professional analysis reports to help makers optimize with data. ● Compatible with Kobra S1C/Kobra 3/M7/Kobra 2 Pro/Plus/Max/M5/M3 Premium/Photon P1/Kobra X/Kobra S1 Max to unlock the full performance of every device. Cloud Collaboration – Unlock Your Creative Space Free dedicated cloud storage for safely backing up and managing your print files. Sync seamlessly across devices, keep your creative library online anytime, and free up local storage. Model Ecosystem – From Inspiration to Creation in One Tap ● Extensive curated model library covering figurines, home decor, education, industrial prototypes, and more for fast, precise matching. ● Slicing zone provides pre-tested, ready-to-use files—new users skip complex setup, while professionals accelerate iteration. ● A creator community is gradually taking shape to encourage original design sharing, so every idea can be seen, reused, and grown. Full-Scale Support – Your Partner from Beginner to Pro Built-in help center and step-by-step tutorials cover everything from setup and calibration to advanced parameter tuning. Smart answers for common issues help new users get started quickly and support professionals in mastering advanced skills. We believe 3D printing should not be limited to a few. Anycubic – built on stable, intelligent experiences, guided by an open, symbiotic ecosystem – making creative freedom accessible to every home and every workshop.

Screenshots

Afinia Studio4 screens
Anycubic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Afinia Studio at 3.3 against Anycubic's 2.9. Afinia Studio also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). Anycubic's advantage is ratings volume (421 vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Afinia Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anycubic has 421 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Afinia Studio's written reviews are positive against 29% of Anycubic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Afinia Studio ships an update every 5 months, Anycubic monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Afinia Studio versus Anycubic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAfinia StudioAnycubic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better2.9 (421 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better28.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4421 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB142 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAfinia 3D深圳市纵维立方科技有限公司

Customer experience

Afinia Studio

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Anycubic

All ratings405 ratings
Positive42.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative57.3%

Bugs and requests

Afinia Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Anycubic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login and account issues
  • Printing failures and errors
  • Outdated firmware and compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more printer models
  • Improve slicing options and customization
  • Implement dark mode
  • Enhance remote print management features

In-app purchases

None

Afinia Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Anycubic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Afinia Studio free?
Afinia Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anycubic free?
Anycubic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Afinia Studio or Anycubic?
Afinia Studio is rated higher. Afinia Studio averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Anycubic averages 2.9 from 421 ratings.
Do Afinia Studio or Anycubic have ads?
Neither Afinia Studio nor Anycubic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Afinia Studio or Anycubic?
Afinia Studio ships an update every 5 months, and Anycubic monthly. Most recently, Afinia Studio was updated on November 2, 2026 and Anycubic on November 7, 2026.

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