STITCH by Monoprice vs PP Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STITCH by Monoprice
This app allows you to easily set up, pair, and remotely control compatible smart home and office devices. Monitor your lighting, appliances, and security sensors 24/7 from anywhere, simplifying daily routines and saving time and energy.
- Device setup and pairing
- Remote control of devices
- 24/7 remote monitoring
- Scene control and automation
- No hub required
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STITCH - Connecting all devices. Easily set up and pair your compatible STITCH devices with free app. Conveniently control and remotely monitor your products in your home and office. Gain 24/7 remote monitoring of your smart home products, and security sensors anywhere. Control your lighting, appliances, and the comfort of your home anytime. The STITCH app is designed to simplify your everyday life saving you time, energy, and money. Enable scene control and include multiple devices to a preprogrammed group allowing you to automate devices simplifying your daily routines based on your needs with just a simple command. Features vary for each device. No hub required. For more information, visit www.monoprice.com
PP Local
Control your 3D printer directly from your local network. Configure Wi-Fi, manage print jobs, adjust settings, and review logs. This app prioritizes local connectivity and user privacy.
- Local network connectivity
- Wi-Fi network configuration
- View and control print tasks
- Set 3D printer functions
- View printed logs
- Secure and private data handling
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Poloprint Local - PP Local is the second 3D printer control APP developed by Wiibooxtech co.ltd. PP Local can help you easily configure the WIFI network of the 3D printer, view and control the printing tasks, set the functions of the 3D printer, and view the printed log, etc. PP Local is a secure APP that only connects to 3D printers in the local area network. PP Local does not collect any private data and will not send any private data to third parties. The 3D printer currently supported by PP Local is Tina2S. More 3D printers are on the way. If you need to remotely control the 3D printer via the Internet, please use another APP released later, PP Cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: STITCH by Monoprice at 4.6 against PP Local's 2.6. STITCH by Monoprice also leads on ratings volume (793 vs 7). PP Local's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STITCH by Monoprice holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STITCH by Monoprice has 793 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
STITCH by Monoprice ships an update every 10 months, PP Local every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STITCH by Monoprice | PP Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (793 ratings) — better | 2.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 793 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monoprice, Inc | 杰 曹 |
Customer experience
STITCH by Monoprice
PP Local
Bugs and requests
STITCH by Monoprice
Reported bugs
4 issues- Pairing devices doesn't work
- Automation only works with app open
- Sensors disappearing from app
- Login issues on iOS 13
Requested features
3 requests- Support for Apple HomeKit and Matter
- Ability to add/subtract time offsets for automation triggers
- More detailed energy monitoring data
PP Local
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
STITCH by Monoprice
No in-app purchases
PP Local
No in-app purchases
Questions
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