Comparison

PrintLab vs DiFluid Cafe

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

Head to head
About

PrintLab

This app allows you to easily paint any pattern on virtually any surface. Upload your own images or use the built-in gallery to transfer designs wirelessly to a compatible device. It supports various surfaces, including curved and rough textures, and even body art with specialized ink.

Highlights
  • Paint on any surface
  • Upload custom pictures
  • Built-in image gallery
  • Wireless hotspot connection
  • Supports curved and rough surfaces
  • Body art compatible
  • Track cartridge usage
Features
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Introduction of Print Lab Print Lab is a very popular surface painting device recently, it abandoned the past defect : heavy ,narrow scope of application. You can easily paint any pattern on any surface you want. It can support upload pictures through App,the App comes with gallery and support the pictures took from your phone. Easy operation, just need the App connect with Print Lab through hotspots to transfer and paint pictures. It can support paint on curved surface, flat surface, rough and smooth surface, besides you can also paint on your body through specialized tattoo ink, the ink can be cleaned up easily. Characters of Print Lab It can realized to paint on any surface you want, the cartridges have many colors optional. Easy to take, the size and weight similar like a power bank. User can judge the cartridge usage by the records of paint length on App.

About

DiFluid Cafe

This app analyzes your coffee brewing process using smart tool data and recipe matching. It provides feedback on brew quality, suggests adjustments for better taste, and connects you with a community of coffee enthusiasts for sharing and advice.

Highlights
  • Smart tool integration for brewing analysis
  • Recipe matching for specific beans and preferences
  • Brew quality assessment
  • Adjustment suggestions for taste improvement
  • Community sharing and feedback
  • User progress tracking
Features
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While the first iteration of the app is designed as an extension of the smart tools, future versions will allow you to sign into your own account and search for recipes that match your beans and brewing preferences. Do you use Stumptown coffee and prefer a pour-over? There's a recipe for that. Did you make some improvements? You'll easily be able to share it with the Café community, get feedback, and track the results of other users. Using information from Microbalance, DiFluid Café determines how well your coffee was brewed, and whether you stayed true to the recipe. Not a perfect outcome? Learn what needs to be adjusted to get the taste you are looking for. Can't figure it out? Need help? Ask questions in DiFluid Café. Get suggestions, be inspired, make comments. We're all coffee lovers here.

Screenshots

PrintLab3 screens
DiFluid Cafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DiFluid Cafe at 2.4 against PrintLab's 1.5. DiFluid Cafe also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 6%). PrintLab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

DiFluid Cafe holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of PrintLab's written reviews are positive against 33% of DiFluid Cafe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintLab ships an update every 5 weeks, DiFluid Cafe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PrintLab versus DiFluid Cafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintLabDiFluid Cafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (13 ratings)2.4 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.8% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1320 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Eve-Innovations Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Digitizing Fluid Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

PrintLab

All ratings13 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.2%

DiFluid Cafe

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

PrintLab

No in-app purchases

None

DiFluid Cafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintLab free?
PrintLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiFluid Cafe free?
DiFluid Cafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrintLab or DiFluid Cafe?
DiFluid Cafe is rated higher. PrintLab averages 1.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DiFluid Cafe averages 2.4 from 20 ratings.
Do PrintLab or DiFluid Cafe have ads?
DiFluid Cafe shows ads; PrintLab does not.
Which is updated more often, PrintLab or DiFluid Cafe?
PrintLab ships an update every 5 weeks, and DiFluid Cafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, PrintLab was updated on July 8, 2026 and DiFluid Cafe on September 18, 2026.

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