Comparison

RaiseCloud vs Prusa

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

Head to head
About

RaiseCloud

This platform connects users, teams, and 3D printers for remote management and automated small-batch manufacturing. It offers cloud storage, an online slicing engine, and real-time printer status monitoring with visual management tools.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based file storage and sharing
  • Online slicing engine
  • Remote printer status monitoring
  • Visualized management system
  • Customizable management interface
  • Work order form creation
Features
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RaiseCloud is a cloud platform bridging you, your team and your printers. With only a few clicks RaiseCloud enables you to easily automate small batch manufacturing and print remotely. Users can take advantage of RaiseCloud with PC, tablet and smart phones anywhere Internet access is available. In the Field or in the Office • Upload and share with Cloud based file storage. • Robust online slicing engine provides everything you need to preview and slice. • Instant online feedback of printer status and 24 hr. monitoring with built-in camera • Visualized management system empowers users with full control over printing site, including model STL, Gcode, printing job, printers and work order flow. Imagine New Possibilities for Your Entire Team from Anywhere in the World! • Customizable management interface • Easily create work order forms • Remotely monitor and manage work flow Take advantage of the flexibility, automation, collaboration and security that RaiseCloud provides to your 3D printing team!

About

Prusa

Monitor and manage your 3D printers remotely. Control print parameters, receive notifications for print status, and integrate with model repositories and slicing software. Easily add new printers and cameras, with options for cloud or on-premises storage.

Highlights
  • Real-time printer overview
  • Remote print management
  • Temperature, speed, flow control
  • Push notifications
  • Printables.com integration
  • EasyPrint slicing integration
  • NFC printer setup
Features
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Key Features - Real-time overview of all your Prusa 3D printers in Prusa Connect - Remote printer management. Start, pause, or stop prints directly from the App - Temperature, speed, flow, and position control - Push notifications when prints finish, schedules color changes, and everything else - Integration with Printables.com - browse and start printing - EasyPrint integration - Slice wherever you are, directly from the Prusa App - Add new 3D printers to Prusa Connect using the App - Add and control Buddy3D cameras with all available features - Cloud and on-premises printer storage - NFC printer setup - Team management - Belt tuner - Easily accessible print queue - Focus on privacy and security We plan to keep adding useful new features over time. We would love to hear your feedback!

Screenshots

RaiseCloud4 screens
Prusa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prusa at 4.0 against RaiseCloud's 2.5. Prusa also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). RaiseCloud's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

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

Prusa holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prusa has 117 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of RaiseCloud's written reviews are positive against 50% of Prusa's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RaiseCloud ships an update every 4 months, Prusa every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RaiseCloud versus Prusa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaiseCloudPrusa
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (16 ratings)4.0 (117 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.9% of reviews50.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRaise 3D Technologies Inc.Prusa Research a.s.

Customer experience

RaiseCloud

All ratings16 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative56.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral29.0%
Negative58.1%

Prusa

All ratings117 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral18.1%
Negative31.4%

In-app purchases

None

RaiseCloud

No in-app purchases

None

Prusa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RaiseCloud free?
RaiseCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prusa free?
Prusa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RaiseCloud or Prusa?
Prusa is rated higher. RaiseCloud averages 2.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Prusa averages 4.0 from 117 ratings.
Do RaiseCloud or Prusa have ads?
Neither RaiseCloud nor Prusa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RaiseCloud or Prusa?
RaiseCloud ships an update every 4 months, and Prusa every 5 weeks. Most recently, RaiseCloud was updated on October 3, 2026 and Prusa on October 7, 2026.

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