Comparison

Kraken for OctoPrint vs Premier Installation Workflow

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

Head to head
About

Kraken for OctoPrint

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
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Kraken makes it easy to monitor, control and manage your 3D printers. Connect to any OctoPrint server on your local network or over the internet. Features: • Start, pause, resume or cancel your print • Monitor print progress • Stream camera video • View camera streams from all of your printers on one screen • Move, extrude, retract, set temperatures and control fans • View and search Gcode files on your OctoPrint server or its SD card • 3D Touch shortcuts • Add multiple printers

About

Premier Installation Workflow

Features
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Premier Workflow is a purpose-built application designed to simplify and organize the installation workflow for vehicle accessories—perfect for police, sheriff, emergency response, and fleet vehicles. With Premier Workflow, your team can ensure accuracy, consistency, and accountability throughout every stage of the installation process. The app provides a complete digital toolkit for managing quality control and tracking progress in real time. Key Features: - Photo Capture & Upload – Document installations with high-quality photos directly from the app. - File Uploads – Attach documents, schematics, and notes to each vehicle record. - Quality Control Checklists – Follow step-by-step workflows to ensure every installation meets requirements. - Barcode Scanning – Quickly access vehicle information by scanning VINs or asset tags. - Tailored for Vehicle Upfitting – Ideal for police, sheriff, fire, and other specialty vehicle accessory installations. - Secure Access & Tracking – Keep all project information organized and accessible only to your team. Whether you’re managing a single vehicle or an entire fleet, Premier Workflow makes the process more efficient, transparent, and reliable.

Screenshots

Kraken for OctoPrint4 screens
Premier Installation Workflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Premier Installation Workflow at none against Kraken for OctoPrint's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Kraken for OctoPrint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Premier Installation Workflow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kraken for OctoPrint ships an update every 3 weeks, Premier Installation Workflow every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kraken for OctoPrint versus Premier Installation Workflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKraken for OctoPrintPremier Installation Workflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTapgodsSiriusLink

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kraken for OctoPrint

One-time1
  • Kraken Pro$5.99
None

Premier Installation Workflow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kraken for OctoPrint free?
Kraken for OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Premier Installation Workflow free?
Premier Installation Workflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kraken for OctoPrint or Premier Installation Workflow have ads?
Neither Kraken for OctoPrint nor Premier Installation Workflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kraken for OctoPrint or Premier Installation Workflow?
Kraken for OctoPrint ships an update every 3 weeks, and Premier Installation Workflow every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kraken for OctoPrint was updated on September 3, 2026 and Premier Installation Workflow on September 20, 2026.

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