# Kraken for OctoPrint vs OctoCheck

The clearest difference is rating: OctoCheck at 5.0 against Kraken for OctoPrint's 3.7. OctoCheck also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Kraken for OctoPrint's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kraken for OctoPrint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OctoCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

OctoCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kraken for OctoPrint has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kraken for OctoPrint | OctoCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kraken-for-octoprint/id1472939486/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octocheck/id6471322030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapgods](https://appshunter.io/developer/906088534) | [Luke Pilkington](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515186312) |

## What reviewers say

### Kraken for OctoPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kraken-for-octoprint/id1472939486)

This application provides comprehensive control and monitoring for your 3D printers connected via OctoPrint. Manage print jobs, view camera feeds, adjust temperatures, and access Gcode files remotely or locally.

**Highlights:** Start, pause, resume, or cancel prints, Monitor print progress, Stream camera video, View multiple camera streams, Control temperatures and fans, View and search Gcode files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kraken Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### OctoCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octocheck/id6471322030)

Monitor and manage multiple Octoprint instances remotely. Keep track of your 3D print progress from any location with this user-friendly application.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple Octoprint instances, Monitor print progress remotely, Easy-to-use interface, Check status from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kraken for OctoPrint free?

Kraken for OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OctoCheck free?

OctoCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kraken for OctoPrint or OctoCheck?

OctoCheck is rated higher. Kraken for OctoPrint averages 3.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while OctoCheck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kraken for OctoPrint or OctoCheck have ads?

Neither Kraken for OctoPrint nor OctoCheck shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*