Comparison

Polymer vs Pokit

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

Pokit

This utility app connects wirelessly to Pokit devices for portable measurement and logging. It offers an easy-to-use interface for makers, technicians, and engineers to measure anything, anywhere, at a lower cost than traditional tools.

Highlights
  • Wireless connection to Pokit devices
  • Portable measurement and logging
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Pinch and zoom waveforms
  • Measure anything, anywhere
Features
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This app is for use with Pokit Pro and Pokit Meter, available from pokitinnovations.com. Without a connection to a Pokit device app function will be limited. A new future in portable measurement and logging. Pokit devices free you from the bench and allow you to take your creativity anywhere. With Pokit devices, you can truly measure anything, anywhere. Pokit devices are the perfect tools for makers, technicians and engineers who want great test equipment without the prohibitive price tag. Measure with Ease Pokit devices connect wirelessly to your smartphone and app. Its amazingly easy to use. Simply touch to change modes and settings, and pinch and drag to pan and zoom waveforms. After using a Pokit, you'll wonder why all tools weren't designed this way! Small is Big Pokit devices are small in lots of ways... they take less space, weigh less, use less power, and cost much less than tools with similar capabilities. After using a Pokit we think you'll agree that small is the new big!

Screenshots

Polymer4 screens
Pokit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polymer at 81% against Pokit's 27%. Polymer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 25). 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. Polymer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pokit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polymer has 1.7K ratings behind it against 25, 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 27% of Pokit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polymer ships an update monthly, Pokit every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Polymer versus Pokit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolymerPokit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better3.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better25
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLachlan BellPokit Innovations Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Polymer

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

Pokit

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral26.9%
Negative46.2%

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

Pokit

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
1 purchases

Pokit

One-time1
  • Range Tester Module - Outright$79.99

Questions

Is Polymer free?
Polymer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pokit free?
Pokit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polymer or Pokit?
Polymer is rated higher. Polymer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Pokit averages 3.0 from 25 ratings.
Do Polymer or Pokit have ads?
Neither Polymer nor Pokit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polymer or Pokit?
Polymer ships an update monthly, and Pokit every 2 months. Most recently, Polymer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pokit on October 22, 2026.

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