Structure Uplink vs Anycubic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Structure Uplink
This app is a companion for a 3D scanning accessory, enabling live 3D distance measurements and depth/color overlays. It allows streaming 3D data to a computer and managing the accessory's firmware and battery.
- Live 3D distance measurements
- 3D depth and color overlay
- Live 3D stream to computer via WiFi
- Structure Sensor firmware updates
- Structure Sensor battery level check
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This is the official companion app for the Structure Sensor Made-for-iPad accessory. The Structure Sensor is a groundbreaking accessory that allows your iOS device to capture the world in 3D. Visit http://structure.io to learn about the Structure Sensor accessory and other apps that use it. Features: • View live 3D distance measurements. • Overlay 3D depth and color. • Uplink a live 3D stream to your computer via WiFi. • Update Structure Sensor firmware. • Check your Structure Sensor's battery level.
Anycubic
This application enhances the 3D printing experience by offering remote control and monitoring of your 3D printer. Access a library of models, manage your print files with cloud storage, and find helpful guides and troubleshooting tips.
- Remote 3D printer control
- Real-time printing visualization
- Print parameter adjustment
- Automatic print analysis reports
- Cloud storage for print files
- Searchable model library
- Printer usage instructions and tips
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Bringing 3D Printing from the Workshop to Every Home From fingertip control to creative realization, we deliver stable and intelligent experiences that connect every maker’s present and future. Remote Smart Control – Professional Printing Without Limits ● Start prints anywhere, monitor progress in real time, pause/resume/cancel jobs remotely, and fine-tune core printing parameters. ● Receive automatic alerts when prints finish, with professional analysis reports to help makers optimize with data. ● Compatible with Kobra S1C/Kobra 3/M7/Kobra 2 Pro/Plus/Max/M5/M3 Premium/Photon P1/Kobra X/Kobra S1 Max to unlock the full performance of every device. Cloud Collaboration – Unlock Your Creative Space Free dedicated cloud storage for safely backing up and managing your print files. Sync seamlessly across devices, keep your creative library online anytime, and free up local storage. Model Ecosystem – From Inspiration to Creation in One Tap ● Extensive curated model library covering figurines, home decor, education, industrial prototypes, and more for fast, precise matching. ● Slicing zone provides pre-tested, ready-to-use files—new users skip complex setup, while professionals accelerate iteration. ● A creator community is gradually taking shape to encourage original design sharing, so every idea can be seen, reused, and grown. Full-Scale Support – Your Partner from Beginner to Pro Built-in help center and step-by-step tutorials cover everything from setup and calibration to advanced parameter tuning. Smart answers for common issues help new users get started quickly and support professionals in mastering advanced skills. We believe 3D printing should not be limited to a few. Anycubic – built on stable, intelligent experiences, guided by an open, symbiotic ecosystem – making creative freedom accessible to every home and every workshop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Anycubic at 2.9 against Structure Uplink's 1.9. Anycubic also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (407 vs 9). Structure Uplink's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anycubic holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anycubic has 407 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Structure Uplink's written reviews are positive against 29% of Anycubic's.
Structure Uplink ships an update every 5 months, Anycubic monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Structure Uplink | Anycubic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (9 ratings) | 2.9 (407 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 407 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XRPro, LLC | 深圳市纵维立方科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
Structure Uplink
Anycubic
Bugs and requests
Structure Uplink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Anycubic
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Printing failures and errors
- Outdated firmware and compatibility problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more printer models
- Improve slicing options and customization
- Implement dark mode
- Enhance remote print management features
In-app purchases
Structure Uplink
No in-app purchases
Anycubic
No in-app purchases
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