Comparison

ElegooKit vs Anycubic

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

Head to head
About

ElegooKit

Control your ELEGOO device using a virtual joystick or customize your own control scheme. This utility app offers a direct interface for managing your compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Joystick control
  • DIY control customization
  • BLE device management
Features
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In this app, you can control the elegoo device with the joystick, or diy the control that you want.

About

Anycubic

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely, manage print files in the cloud, and access a library of 3D models. Get support and tutorials to enhance your 3D printing experience.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Cloud storage for print files
  • Curated model library
  • Slicing zone for ready-to-use files
  • Built-in help center and tutorials
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Bringing 3D Printing from the Workshop to Every Home From fingertip control to creative realization, we deliver stable and intelligent experiences that connect every maker’s present and future. Remote Smart Control – Professional Printing Without Limits ● Start prints anywhere, monitor progress in real time, pause/resume/cancel jobs remotely, and fine-tune core printing parameters. ● Receive automatic alerts when prints finish, with professional analysis reports to help makers optimize with data. ● Compatible with Kobra S1C/Kobra 3/M7/Kobra 2 Pro/Plus/Max/M5/M3 Premium/Photon P1/Kobra X/Kobra S1 Max to unlock the full performance of every device. Cloud Collaboration – Unlock Your Creative Space Free dedicated cloud storage for safely backing up and managing your print files. Sync seamlessly across devices, keep your creative library online anytime, and free up local storage. Model Ecosystem – From Inspiration to Creation in One Tap ● Extensive curated model library covering figurines, home decor, education, industrial prototypes, and more for fast, precise matching. ● Slicing zone provides pre-tested, ready-to-use files—new users skip complex setup, while professionals accelerate iteration. ● A creator community is gradually taking shape to encourage original design sharing, so every idea can be seen, reused, and grown. Full-Scale Support – Your Partner from Beginner to Pro Built-in help center and step-by-step tutorials cover everything from setup and calibration to advanced parameter tuning. Smart answers for common issues help new users get started quickly and support professionals in mastering advanced skills. We believe 3D printing should not be limited to a few. Anycubic – built on stable, intelligent experiences, guided by an open, symbiotic ecosystem – making creative freedom accessible to every home and every workshop.

Screenshots

ElegooKit4 screens
Anycubic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ElegooKit at 3.5 against Anycubic's 2.9. ElegooKit also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Anycubic's advantage is ratings volume (405 vs 94). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

ElegooKit holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 405 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of ElegooKit's written reviews are positive against 29% of Anycubic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ElegooKit versus Anycubic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElegooKitAnycubic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (94 ratings) — better2.9 (405 ratings)
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews — better28.8% of reviews
Number of ratings94405 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB142 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer东 陈深圳市纵维立方科技有限公司

Customer experience

ElegooKit

All ratings74 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative31.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

Anycubic

All ratings405 ratings
Positive42.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative57.3%

Bugs and requests

ElegooKit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Anycubic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login and account issues
  • Printing failures and errors
  • Outdated firmware and compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more printer models
  • Improve slicing options and customization
  • Implement dark mode
  • Enhance remote print management features

In-app purchases

None

ElegooKit

No in-app purchases

None

Anycubic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElegooKit free?
ElegooKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anycubic free?
Anycubic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ElegooKit or Anycubic?
ElegooKit is rated higher. ElegooKit averages 3.5 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Anycubic averages 2.9 from 405 ratings.
Do ElegooKit or Anycubic have ads?
Neither ElegooKit nor Anycubic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElegooKit or Anycubic?
ElegooKit ships an update monthly, and Anycubic monthly. Most recently, ElegooKit was updated on October 26, 2026 and Anycubic on October 30, 2026.

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