STL Master vs QIDI Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STL Master
View and interact with 3D models in augmented reality. Share instant screenshots and screen recordings of your designs directly from the app.
- STL file viewing
- Augmented reality (AR) mode
- Instant screenshots
- Screen recording
- Design sharing
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This app also allows you to share instant screenshots and screen recording videos of your designs without using any other tools/apps.
QIDI Maker
Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely from your phone. View print status, manage tasks, and watch timelapses of your creations. Designed for a convenient and reliable printing experience.
- Remote machine control
- Real-time print monitoring
- Smart task management
- Timelapse video creation
- Print status viewing
- Printer configuration
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Master your 3D printing at your fingertips. This app is a dedicated mobile control tool for QIDI printers, designed to provide you with a convenient and reliable remote printing experience. Key Features - Remote Machine Control: View print status, configure, and operate your QIDI printer anytime, anywhere via your phone. - Real-Time Print Monitoring: High-definition live video (Liveview) allows you to clearly track print progress and never miss a detail. - Smart Task Management: Conveniently start, pause, or stop print jobs, and handle issues that arise during the printing process. - Timelapse Review: Automatically records the printing process to create stunning timelapse videos, making it easy for you to review and share your printing achievements. We focus on delivering stable and efficient device control and user services, simplifying operations so you can concentrate on creation itself. Whether you’re an experienced expert or a beginner, this tool will be your capable printing assistant.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: STL Master at 86% against QIDI Maker's 25%. STL Master also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.8) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
STL Master holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of STL Master's written reviews are positive against 25% of QIDI Maker's.
STL Master ships an update monthly, QIDI Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STL Master | QIDI Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (49 ratings) — better | 1.8 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JA Logic Labs LLC | Zhejiang Qidi Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
STL Master
QIDI Maker
Bugs and requests
STL Master
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes immediately on launch
- Files won't open or load
- Objects disappear when moved
- Inconsistent file orientation on load
- Markup mode traps user and requires app restart
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- Buttons don't toggle/close properly
- Measurement dimensions display as mirror images
- HDRI background doesn't affect model lighting
- Freezing in editing/pen tip mode
- Objects zoomed in with no zoom out capability
- Parts of model cut off or not displayed
- Mac version has significant stability issues
- iOS 10.2 compatibility crash
Requested features
13 requests- More color and material options
- Unit measurement display and metric/standard conversion
- How-to video tutorials for hidden features
- Proper zoom in/out controls
- Object positioning/movement button
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- Measurement and dimension tools
- Drag-and-drop file opening support
- Menu items for file operations
- Closeable menu buttons
- More file format support
- HDRI lighting affecting model rendering
- Save functionality for combined files
- Proper markup mode functionality
QIDI Maker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
STL Master
No in-app purchases
QIDI Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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