Renishaw NC4 vs ELEGOO Matrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Renishaw NC4
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The NC4 app makes configuring and supporting the range of Renishaw NC4 non-contact tool setters simple. Intended for suitably trained NC4 installation and maintenance engineers, the app provides a convenient, single point of reference for typical configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks. The app is easy-to-use with detailed animations, images, help text and step-by-step instructions.
ELEGOO Matrix
This app provides remote control and monitoring for 3D printers, supporting both SLA/DLP and FDM models. Manage your printing tasks, view history, and sync data across devices for efficient 3D printing management.
- Remote print control (start, pause, stop)
- Real-time print monitoring
- Print history logs
- Support for SLA/DLP and FDM printers
- Multi-device management
- Cloud sync for records and settings
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ELEGOO Matrix App is an all-in-one smart app designed for ELEGOO 3D printers. It supports both Resin and FDM printers, helping you connect and manage printers, discover models, control print jobs remotely, monitor print progress, view print history, and respond to printing issues with ease. With the app, you can easily connect and manage your printers, browse a wide range of free models in the Nexprint model library, discover creative content and practical print ideas, and start print jobs quickly. During printing, the app lets you check real-time progress, remaining time, and printer status. If a printer issue occurs or a print job is interrupted, the app will notify you promptly so you can identify and resolve issues faster. Key Features: 1. Connect and control ELEGOO Resin and FDM 3D printers 2. Start, pause, and stop print jobs remotely 3. Monitor real-time print progress, remaining time, and printer status 4. Receive timely alerts for printer issues and print errors to help you quickly identify what went wrong 5. Explore the Nexprint model library to discover, save, and print your favorite 3D models 6. Automatically record print history for easy review, reuse, and troubleshooting Supported Printers: Centauri 2, Centauri Carbon 2, Jupiter 2, Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, Saturn 4 Ultra, Mars 5 Ultra.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ELEGOO Matrix at fortnightly against Renishaw NC4's every 3 months. Renishaw NC4's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.5). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Renishaw NC4 ships an update every 3 months, ELEGOO Matrix fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Renishaw NC4 | ELEGOO Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (133 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 133 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renishaw plc | 深圳市智能派科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Renishaw NC4
No in-app purchases
ELEGOO Matrix
No in-app purchases
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