ALTA QGroundControl vs Mobileraker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALTA QGroundControl
This application allows users to configure aircraft settings and execute sophisticated autonomous waypoint missions. It is specifically designed for use with ALTA Pro drones.
- Adjust aircraft settings
- Fly autonomous waypoint missions
- Designed for ALTA Pro
- Based on QGroundControl
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QGroundControl App for ALTA Pro gives users the ability to adjust aircraft settings and fly complex autonomous waypoint missions. Note: This App is based on QGroundControl with some modifications for ALTA Pro. Freefly Systems doesn't provide support for this app outside of use with ALTA Pro.
Mobileraker
Control and monitor your Klipper 3D printer from your mobile device. Features include real-time print visualization, precision control, advanced monitoring, and file management.
- Real-time print visualization
- Precision axis and temperature control
- Advanced monitoring dashboard
- Filament system management
- Multi-printer fleet control
- File management
- Macro control
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Take control of your Klipper 3D printing experience like never before! Mobileraker puts professional-grade monitoring and precision control right in your pocket, transforming how you interact with your printer. REVOLUTIONARY PRINTING CONTROL Unleash the full potential of your Klipper-powered printer with an intuitive interface that gives you complete command over every aspect of your printing process. From anywhere, anytime! POWERFUL FEATURES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Real-Time Print Visualization: Watch your designs come to life with GCode preview and live print tracking • Smart Print Management: Control jobs instantly with pause, resume, or stop functions while getting real-time progress updates • Precision Control Suite: Command all axes with pinpoint accuracy and perfectly manage temperatures across multiple extruders • Advanced Monitoring Dashboard: Visualize bed mesh data in stunning detail and track temperature fluctuations in real-time • Intelligent Filament System: Master your inventory with Spoolman integration and stay ahead of issues with filament sensor alerts • Fully Customizable Interface: Create your perfect command center by arranging controls exactly how you want them • Complete File Command: Upload, download, zip, edit, and manage files with unprecedented ease • Macro Mastery: Streamline complex operations with grouped GCode macros at your command • Multi-Printer Fleet Control: Manage your entire printing ecosystem from one powerful interface ENHANCED PRINTING EXPERIENCE • Multi-Camera Monitoring: Keep eyes on your print from every angle with advanced camera integration • Interactive GCode Console: Communicate directly with your printer through an intuitive command interface • Smart Notifications: Stay informed with customizable alerts about your print status, no matter where you are • Temperature Preset System: Switch between your most-used settings with lightning speed • Secure Remote Access*: Maintain rock-solid connections through Octoeverywhere, Obico, or your custom setup LEARN MORE Discover all capabilities and latest updates on Mobileraker's GitHub page. LEGAL INFORMATION Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/19183925/full-legal *Remote access requires connection through Octoeverywhere, Obico, or manual setup with VPN, reverse proxy, or similar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobileraker at 81% against ALTA QGroundControl's 25%. Mobileraker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (904 vs 13). ALTA QGroundControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Mobileraker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ALTA QGroundControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mobileraker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobileraker has 904 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of ALTA QGroundControl's written reviews are positive against 81% of Mobileraker's.
ALTA QGroundControl ships an update every 6 months, Mobileraker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALTA QGroundControl | Mobileraker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (13 ratings) | 4.9 (904 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 904 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. | Patrick Schmidt |
Customer experience
ALTA QGroundControl
Mobileraker
Bugs and requests
ALTA QGroundControl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mobileraker
Reported bugs
2 issues- Webcam not working when printer is off
- Socket errors and timeouts
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable dashboard layout
- Persistent temperature/time prediction display
- Apple Watch integration
- Decimal support for temperature adjustments
In-app purchases
ALTA QGroundControl
No in-app purchases
Mobileraker
- Monthly Supporter1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Base$4.991 Month
- Gold$9.991 Month
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- Yearly Supporter$19.991 Year
- Tip the Dev$2.00
- Tip the Dev$4.00
- Tip the Dev$9.00
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- Tip the Dev$22.00
- Lifetime Supporter Promotion$29.99
- Lifetime Supporter$39.99
Questions
Is ALTA QGroundControl free?
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