Polymer vs Eos Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live camera streaming
- Print status monitoring
- Start, stop, and pause prints
- Control heater temperatures
- File management and viewing
- Remote access integration
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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.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Polymer ships an update monthly, Eos Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polymer | Eos Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better | 4.3 (46 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews — better | 55.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 46 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lachlan Bell | Trent Barclay |
Customer experience
Polymer
Eos Remote
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
Polymer
- Kind Tip$2.99
- Polymer Pro$9.99
- Generous Tip$9.99
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- Incredible Tip$14.99
Eos Remote
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year








