Ultimaker vs Poloprint Cloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ultimaker
Manage and control your network-enabled 3D printers from your mobile device. Monitor print status and receive live notifications, even when away from your local network, to enhance productivity and ensure maximum uptime.
- Monitor 3D printers remotely
- Receive live print status notifications
- Control printers from a mobile interface
- Effortless network printer detection
- Enhanced productivity and flexibility
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The Ultimaker app is a one-stop mobile solution to efficiently manage and control network-enabled Ultimaker 3D printers. Available for iPhone and iPad, monitor printers, and receive live notifications — even outside your local network. Why use the Ultimaker app? • Enhanced productivity. Monitor and control printers from a mobile interface, for maximum ease and flexibility. • Effortless setup. The app automatically detects network-enabled Ultimaker printers on your local network. Simply select your printer, and get going straight away. • Live notifications on the go. The built in notification service gives you live print status notifications — even outside your local network — for informed processes and maximum uptime.
Poloprint Cloud
This app simplifies 3D printing with cloud connectivity, offering a vast library of models and AI-powered design tools. It allows users to create, customize, and print 3D objects directly from their devices, making the process accessible for all skill levels.
- One-click cloud printing with automatic slicing
- 20+ online design tools
- Thousands of free printable models
- AI-powered 3D modeling
- Real-time device management
- Built-in user guides
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PoloprintCloud is your all-in-one 3D printing companion, designed for beginners, families, educators, and creative users. Connect your printer and start printing in seconds with powerful cloud features and an intuitive interface. Explore thousands of ready-to-print models, use AI tools to generate custom 3D content, or design your own with our online editor — everything is just a tap away. Key Features: One-click cloud printing with automatic slicing 20+ online design tools to customize 3D models directly in the app Thousands of free models available for instant download and print AIGC-powered 3D modeling tools to turn ideas into printable models Built-in user guides and real-time device management In-app customer support and feedback center From toys to tools, stamps to school projects — PoloprintCloud makes 3D printing easy, creative, and fun for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Poloprint Cloud at 4.7 against Ultimaker's 1.8. Poloprint Cloud also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 6%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 40). Ultimaker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Poloprint Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poloprint Cloud has 2.9K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Ultimaker's written reviews are positive against 41% of Poloprint Cloud's.
Ultimaker ships an update every 4 weeks, Poloprint Cloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ultimaker | Poloprint Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (40 ratings) | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | 41.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ultimaker | 杰 曹 |
Customer experience
Ultimaker
Poloprint Cloud
Bugs and requests
Ultimaker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Poloprint Cloud
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to sign in or create an account
- App freezing and crashing frequently
- Connectivity issues with the 3D printer
- Verification code not being sent
Requested features
4 requests- Allow users to create their own 3D models
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Add more customization options
- Enhance the user interface and navigation
In-app purchases
Ultimaker
No in-app purchases
Poloprint Cloud
No in-app purchases
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