# SylvacBT vs Bambu Handy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bambu Handy at 88% against SylvacBT's 0%. Bambu Handy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (39K vs 2). SylvacBT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bambu Handy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SylvacBT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bambu Handy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bambu Handy has 39K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SylvacBT's written reviews are positive against 88% of Bambu Handy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SylvacBT | Bambu Handy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvacbt-smart/id1395805716/reviews) | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambu-handy/id1625671285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 7 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sylvac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361588438) | [上海轮廓科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672889549) |

## What reviewers say

### SylvacBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylvacbt-smart/id1395805716)

This app enables communication with Sylvac Bluetooth Smart instruments. It allows for data sending, requesting, and exporting in XLS, PDF, or iCloud formats. Ensure your instrument's firmware is compatible for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Connect to Sylvac Bluetooth Smart instruments, Send and request instrument data, Export data to XLS, PDF, and iCloud, Check instrument firmware compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bambu Handy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambu-handy/id1625671285)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage your 3D printers remotely, browse and print designs from a large library, and get real-time status updates. Access learning resources and create timelapse videos of your prints.

**Highlights:** Remote printer operation, Real-time printing status, 3D model discovery, One-tap printing, Live printing view, Timelapse video creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MakerLab Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| MakerLab Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| MakerLab Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔍 Good monitoring capabilities
- 💡 Integration with Bambu ecosystem
- 🤖 Responsive and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 🔇 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Camera feed not working consistently
- Difficulty switching between printers
- Notifications not working as expected
- Syncing issues between app and printer

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Implement slicer functionality within the app
- Allow printing from SD card or local storage
- Provide more customization options
- Improve camera feed reliability and quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SylvacBT free?

SylvacBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bambu Handy free?

Bambu Handy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SylvacBT or Bambu Handy?

Bambu Handy is rated higher. SylvacBT averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bambu Handy averages 4.8 from 39K ratings.

### Do SylvacBT or Bambu Handy have ads?

Neither SylvacBT nor Bambu Handy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*