Comparison

Polymer vs Eos Remote

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

Head to head
About

Polymer

Manage your 3D printer remotely from your mobile device. Monitor print progress with live camera feeds, view status updates, and control printer functions. Offers an optional upgrade for advanced features and multiple printer support.

Highlights
  • Live camera streaming
  • Print status monitoring
  • Start, stop, and pause prints
  • Control heater temperatures
  • File management and viewing
  • Remote access integration
Features
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(Formerly known as OctoClient for OctoPrint.) Polymer is the simplest way to manage a 3D printer, right from your mobile device. It works with any 3D printer with OctoPrint. You can start and monitor prints from anywhere*, and manage your printer with its advanced controls. It is built to be at home on iOS, sporting a beautiful, intuitive design. Here's what some users have to say: – "Works great. Love it. Wouldn’t own a 3D printer without it." – "Simple, straightforward, works like a charm." – "Must have for any 3D printer owner!" Extended feature list: MONITOR YOUR PRINTS ------------------------ • Live camera streaming: watch your print progress remotely. • Status monitoring: view the print completion, heater temperatures, time elapsed and estimated time remaining. • GCODE view (iPad only): follow your printer's moves as the print progresses. CONTROL YOUR PRINTER -------------------- • Start, stop, and pause prints • Home axes • Set heater temperatures • Extrude and retract filament • Set fan speeds • Set feed and flow rates • Disable motors • Multiple printer support • Add your own custom commands • Send and receive GCODE command messages to your printer • Use OctoPrint system commands • Control your printer's power supply FILE MANAGEMENT -------------------- • File viewer: view all your files and folders. See analysis results for your models (such as estimated print time), and view their print history • Create folders • Upload files to OctoPrint or your printer SD card REMOTE ACCESS ------------------ • Integration with the OctoEverywhere service for hassle-free, secure, remote access. ------------- * Using Polymer outside your local network requires configuring a remote access method. See polymer3d.app/remote for setup guides. This is an independent app that is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the OctoPrint project or its creator. OctoPrint is a registered trademark owned by Gina Häußge.

About

Eos Remote

Control your lighting console from your mobile device. This app offers features like direct selects, a color picker with a gel library, virtual encoders, and patch capabilities. It's designed to save time for programmers and riggers by allowing them to troubleshoot issues remotely.

Highlights
  • Direct Selects
  • Color Picker with Gel Library
  • Virtual Encoders
  • Patching
  • Magic Sheet Viewer
  • Custom Layouts
  • Faders
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Eos Remote is not an official Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) product. They probably don't know it exists. Please visit www.lightingremotes.com for support. Have you ever forgone a coffee break because you’ve been problem solving issues, going back and forth to the console? Now for the price of a coffee (per month), Eos Remote can save you that time; giving you the tools you need to problem solve any situation on stage. Eos Remote is designed to be used by programmers and riggers alike. The monthly and annual subscriptions come with a 1-month free trial. Features include, - Direct Selects - Color Picker with a Gel Library - Virtual Encoders - Patch - Magic Sheet Viewer - Custom Layouts - Lamp Controls - Playback Status Display - Faders - Discrete Users - Console Discovery - Split Screen on iPad Payment will be applied to your Apple account starting at the conclusion of your trial period, if applicable, unless you cancel before the trial ends. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You may cancel your subscription anytime by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Refunds will not be provided for the unused portion of any term. For support, visit www.lightingremotes.com

Screenshots

Polymer4 screens
Eos Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Polymer at free with in-app purchases against Eos Remote's subscription. Polymer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (81% vs 56%). Eos Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Polymer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Eos Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polymer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polymer has 1.6K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Polymer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Eos Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polymer ships an update monthly, Eos Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Polymer versus Eos Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolymerEos Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better4.3 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better55.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better46
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLachlan BellTrent Barclay

Customer experience

Polymer

All ratings1,641 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative11.4%

Eos Remote

All ratings29 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative32.4%

Bugs and requests

Polymer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera feed not working consistently
  • Settings screen not loading properly on some devices
  • Printer connection issues after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
  • Temperature graphs and print progress indicators
  • Ability to remotely control printer via VPN
  • Push notifications for print status updates

Eos Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Polymer

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Polymer Pro$9.99
  • Generous Tip$9.99
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  • Incredible Tip$14.99
2 purchases

Eos Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Polymer free?
Polymer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Eos Remote free?
Eos Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polymer or Eos Remote?
Polymer is rated higher. Polymer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Eos Remote averages 4.3 from 46 ratings.
Do Polymer or Eos Remote have ads?
Neither Polymer nor Eos Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polymer or Eos Remote?
Polymer ships an update monthly, and Eos Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Polymer was updated on September 8, 2026 and Eos Remote on September 20, 2026.

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