3dpc for OctoPrint vs InstallationPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3dpc for OctoPrint
Create a personalized control panel for your 3D printer server. Customize layouts with various controls, manage multiple printers, and view live streams. Offers dark and light modes for a better user experience.
- Customizable control panel layout
- Multiple camera support
- File upload from iCloud
- Printer start, stop, and cancel functions
- Temperature monitoring and control
- Support for multiple printers (Pro Tools)
- Dark and light mode
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===== Sept. 2018 - Made it so that it was easier to hit the purchase button for any of the items. (It actually works if you just tap the row.) - In the file browser, it puts the files in alphabetical order now. ===== 3dpc is a fully customizable control panel for OctoPrint 3d printer server software. You can layout your own control panel with the following features: - Create the layout that you want with 3 customizable screens ○ Snap to grid or free form layout ○ Adjust the size of all controls ○ Move the controls around for the perfect placement ○ Remove controls that you don't need - Supports SSL connections (even with self-signed certs) - Supports basic authentication (haproxy usernames and passwords) - Support multiple printers (with purchase of Pro Tools) - Prevent your iOS device from sleeping. - Dark mode and light mode - Controls that you can add, move and resize: ○ Web stream - View your web stream in a resizable control! Oh, and you can add multiple cameras by simply adding the control more than once and customizing the properties by double tapping on the control while in layout mode. ○ File browser - you can even upload files from iCloud! ○ General printer functions - start, stop and cancel ○ Status control - includes the file being printed and time estimates ○ Print head X/Y movement ○ Print head Z movement ○ Progress bar ○ Temperature chart ○ Temperature monitor for controlling tool temps ○ Extruder control ○ Label - place a label anywhere on the screen ○ Octo Info - basic control showing the API Version and Server Version - Pro Tools ○ Ability to add more than 1 printer. ○ Gcode buttons and gcode entry field controls. - Subscription ○ Ability to remove ads and my deepest thanks for supporting development! - Works on both iPad and iPhone in portrait or landscape. 3dpc is ad-supported. If you choose to purchase an Ad Free Subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current price for an Ad Free Subscription is $0.99 per month, $2.99 per quarter, $4.99 per half-year, or $8.99 per year, and may vary from country to country. 3dpc's Privacy Policy: https://3dpc.app/privacyPolicy 3dpc's Terms of Use: https://3dpc.app/termsOfUse
InstallationPro
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Maximize Your Efficiency in Assembly Work: - All your tasks at a glance: Receive your tasks directly on your smartphone – always up-to-date and easily accessible. - Seamless navigation: Integrated navigation features help you reach your next assignment quickly and stress-free. - Digital status updates: Send progress updates to your client conveniently and paper-free. - Instant access to manuals: View detailed assembly instructions directly within the app – anytime, anywhere. - Comprehensive documentation: Record your work with photos, interactive multiple-choice questions, and descriptive text fields. - Innovative window scanning: Use your device’s NFC antenna to scan windows quickly and accurately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InstallationPro at none against 3dpc for OctoPrint's 5. 3dpc for OctoPrint's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. 3dpc for OctoPrint sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. InstallationPro asks for nothing beyond the download.
3dpc for OctoPrint ships an update weekly, InstallationPro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3dpc for OctoPrint | InstallationPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Derek Haidle | Digital Building Solutions GmbH |
In-app purchases
3dpc for OctoPrint
- 1-Month Ad Free Subscription$0.991 Month
- 3-Months Ad Free Subscription$2.993 Months
- 6-Months Ad Free Subscription$4.996 Months
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- One Year Ad Free Subscription$8.991 Year
- Pro Tools Pack 1.0$2.99
InstallationPro
No in-app purchases
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