Comparison

ALTA QGroundControl vs OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Adjust aircraft settings
  • Fly autonomous waypoint missions
  • Designed for ALTA Pro
  • Based on QGroundControl
Features
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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.

About

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely with this advanced application. Prepare prints, manage files, and tune settings with a user-friendly interface optimized for mobile devices. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and various printer brands.

Highlights
  • Remote print monitoring and control
  • Easy print preparation
  • Full file and terminal access
  • Webcam and multi-cam support
  • Notifications for print and filament status
  • Gcode Viewer
  • Support for multiple printers and plugins
Features
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OctoApp is build with iOS in mind and is completely optimized for being used on a iPhone or iPad. The app supports OctoPrint and Klipper (Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd), Bambu Lab and Elegoo printers. The UI is structured into three workspaces: Connect, Prepare, Print. The Connect workspace helps you get your printer connected to OctoPrint and as soon as a printer is available OctoApp will move to the Prepare workspace. Here you can get ready for your next print! Heat your hotend, swap filament or level the bed. When you are ready and start your print, OctoApp shows the Print workspace where you can control and tune your print! This concepts allows for a simple and fast UI while not sacrificing on features! OctoApp already offers you: + Easy print preparation + Control your print + Full file access and management + Full terminal access + Flow rate, Feed rate and fan controls + Webcam support (also muticam support) + Dark mode + High performance + Notifications about your print and filament + Gcode Viewer + Support for multiple printers + Many power control plugins like PSU Control or IKEA Tradfri + Automatic lights + PrintTimeGenius support + Support for many of your favourite plugins, like ArcWelder or SpoolManager + Remote connection with supported plugin or manual setup, the app switches automatically + OctoEverywhere integration + Obico integration + Works with VPNs, HTTPS and Basic Auth + And much, much more! There is a new feature update roughly 4-8 weeks! Let me know what you are missing! Important notice for remote connections: The app does not provide required servers. You can either set something up yourself and provide the app with a URL reachable over the internet or use a plugin like OctoEverywhere, The Spaghetti Detective or ngrok. --- OctoApp is made for and compatible with but not officially associated with OctoPrint. OctoPrint is a registered trademark. Learn more at octoprint.org OctoApp is not associated with Obico, Bambu Lab, OctoEverywhere, Elegoo or other services integrated --- https://octoapp.eu/terms/

Screenshots

ALTA QGroundControl2 screens
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper at 93% against ALTA QGroundControl's 25%. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). ALTA QGroundControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ALTA QGroundControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper has 1.3K 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 93% of OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ALTA QGroundControl ships an update every 6 months, OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ALTA QGroundControl versus OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterALTA QGroundControlOctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (13 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFREEFLY SYSTEMS INC.Erhard Christian Wurthner

Customer experience

ALTA QGroundControl

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

All ratings1,308 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

ALTA QGroundControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect notifications for print progress
  • Compatibility issues with some printer models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Klipper-based printer firmwares
  • Implement iOS widgets for quick status checks
  • Improve camera rotation options

In-app purchases

None

ALTA QGroundControl

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Subscriptions2
  • Support for 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Support for 1 year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time6
  • All features (Transfer)Free
  • Tip the developer$1.99
  • All features$11.99
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  • All features8 variants$12.99
  • All features$14.99
  • All features$17.99

Questions

Is ALTA QGroundControl free?
ALTA QGroundControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper free?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ALTA QGroundControl or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is rated higher. ALTA QGroundControl averages 4.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do ALTA QGroundControl or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper have ads?
Neither ALTA QGroundControl nor OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ALTA QGroundControl or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
ALTA QGroundControl ships an update every 6 months, and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. Most recently, ALTA QGroundControl was updated on October 20, 2026 and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper on October 30, 2026.

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