Polymer vs Harv3d
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.
Harv3d
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Harv3d turns your photos into layered, multicolour 3D printable OBJ files - no 3D modelling experience required. Whether you're a hobbyist, maker, or running a 3D print business, Harv3d does the heavy lifting. Import an image, let the app detect and map the dominant colours, assign layer heights, and export a ready-to-slice OBJ file complete with MTL colour data. HOW IT WORKS Import any photo from your gallery or camera Harv3d automatically detects the dominant colours using perceptual colour analysis Adjust layer heights, hide layers you don't need, and fine-tune the colour mapping Preview your model in the built-in 3D viewer Export an OBJ + MTL file ready for your slicer KEY FEATURES Intelligent colour detection - perceptual analysis finds the most visually distinct colours, not just the most common ones Layered 3D model output - each colour becomes its own printable layer with individually adjustable height Built-in 3D preview - inspect your model with pinch-to-zoom, rotate, and pan before exporting Edit mode - paint over misdetected areas to correct the colour mapping manually Base plate control - add an optional base layer for easier bed adhesion Universal OBJ export - compatible with all major slicers and 3D printing software FREE & PRO Harv3d is free to download and use. The free tier supports up to 3 colour layers - perfect for simple designs and to give you a taste of the app. Upgrade to Harv3d Pro with a single one-time purchase (no subscription) to unlock: • Up to 10 colour layers for complex, detailed prints • Higher mesh resolution for finer, sharper models PERFECT FOR • Multicolour 3D printing (Bambu Lab AMS, Prusa MMU, Mosaic Palette) • Lithophanes and portrait prints • Logo and artwork reproductions • Personalised gifts and custom merchandise • Makers and small 3D print businesses SLICER COMPATIBILITY Exports standard OBJ + MTL files compatible with Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, and any slicer that supports OBJ import. Download Harv3d and start turning your photos into prints today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Polymer at monthly against Harv3d's every 3 months. 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 Harv3d sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Polymer ships an update monthly, Harv3d every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polymer | Harv3d |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lachlan Bell | SAMUEL R HARVEY |
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
Harv3d
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
Harv3d
- Pro$4.99
Questions
Is Polymer free?
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Do Polymer or Harv3d have ads?
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