Comparison

Artec Remote vs Prusa

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Artec Remote

Control your 3D scanner remotely from your mobile device. Start scans, preview results, adjust settings, and manage your scanner's status and Artec products. Access tech support and share feedback.

Highlights
  • Remote scanner control
  • Wireless connection via WiFi
  • Scan preview on mobile device
  • Adjustable scan settings
  • Scanner status monitoring
  • Tech support access
  • Manage Artec products
Features
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The Artec Remote app is your go-to portable scanner controller, seamlessly connecting to your Artec Ray I or Ray II 3D scanner via WiFi. Simply tap to scan objects using any mobile device, whether it's a tablet or smartphone, and effortlessly save scans to the scanner's USB flash drive. Plus, easily manage all your Artec products, reach out for direct tech support, or share your suggestions. MAIN FEATURES For Ray II The Artec Remote app serves as your essential companion for hassle-free scanning with the Ray II scanner. It allows users to establish an instant wireless connection with the scanner, start scanning with a single tap, and quickly preview the scans on their mobile device or tablet. Make full use of advanced optimization options, enabling you to customize scanner settings, adjust resolution, fine-tune image capturing and more, for optimal results. The app also conveniently reminds users about remaining memory and battery capacity before starting a scan. New features for Ray II: - View your scanning projects in detail - Zoom in to explore and manipulate the created point clouds Scanner settings optimized for Ray II: - Position visual tracking For Ray I With your Ray I scanner, there’s plenty you can do, too: - Capture high-precision 3D data from large objects or scenes - Establish an instant connection with your scanner, either automatically or manually - Adjust scan resolution - Capture images while scanning For all Artec 3D Scanners For any Artec 3D scanner whether bought or rented, you can get specialized assistance and quick tips to enhance your scanning process. - Monitor your scanner status, battery charge, and available disk space - Reset your MyArtec password if needed - View and manage all your Artec scanners and watch videos from Artec 3D dedicated to each specific scanner - Access the full history of your Artec Studio licenses grouped according to version - Create support requests and track them – either select a relevant ticket or simply add a new one! - Directly send a message to tech support, whether it's a quick idea or detailed feedback - Explore the interactive map feature to locate nearby Artec 3D partners across the globe

About

Prusa

Monitor and manage your 3D printers remotely. Control print parameters, receive notifications for print status, and integrate with model repositories and slicing software. Easily add new printers and cameras, with options for cloud or on-premises storage.

Highlights
  • Real-time printer overview
  • Remote print management
  • Temperature, speed, flow control
  • Push notifications
  • Printables.com integration
  • EasyPrint slicing integration
  • NFC printer setup
Features
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Key Features - Real-time overview of all your Prusa 3D printers in Prusa Connect - Remote printer management. Start, pause, or stop prints directly from the App - Temperature, speed, flow, and position control - Push notifications when prints finish, schedules color changes, and everything else - Integration with Printables.com - browse and start printing - EasyPrint integration - Slice wherever you are, directly from the Prusa App - Add new 3D printers to Prusa Connect using the App - Add and control Buddy3D cameras with all available features - Cloud and on-premises printer storage - NFC printer setup - Team management - Belt tuner - Easily accessible print queue - Focus on privacy and security We plan to keep adding useful new features over time. We would love to hear your feedback!

Screenshots

Artec Remote4 screens
Prusa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Artec Remote at 5.0 against Prusa's 4.0. Prusa's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Artec Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prusa has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artec Remote ships an update every 3 months, Prusa every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Artec Remote versus Prusa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtec RemotePrusa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArtec GroupPrusa Research a.s.

Customer experience

Artec Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Prusa

All ratings117 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral18.1%
Negative31.4%

In-app purchases

None

Artec Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Prusa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Artec Remote free?
Artec Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prusa free?
Prusa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Artec Remote or Prusa?
Artec Remote is rated higher. Artec Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Prusa averages 4.0 from 117 ratings.
Do Artec Remote or Prusa have ads?
Neither Artec Remote nor Prusa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artec Remote or Prusa?
Artec Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Prusa every 5 weeks. Most recently, Artec Remote was updated on October 5, 2026 and Prusa on October 25, 2026.

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