# Klipper | OctoPrint vs Node.js Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Klipper | OctoPrint at 4.9 against Node.js Lab's 3.9. Klipper | OctoPrint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 24). Node.js Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Klipper | OctoPrint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Node.js Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Klipper | OctoPrint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipper | OctoPrint has 1.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Klipper | OctoPrint's written reviews are positive against 63% of Node.js Lab's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Klipper | OctoPrint | Node.js Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klipper-octoprint-obico/id1540646623/reviews)** | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #207 | **#190** |
| Size | 64 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TSD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540646625) | [Firas Moussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/547104847) |

## What reviewers say

### Klipper | OctoPrint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klipper-octoprint-obico/id1540646623)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely with this app. It offers live webcam streaming, push notifications for print progress, and AI-powered failure detection to prevent print issues. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and other popular platforms.

**Highlights:** Remote printer control, Live webcam streaming, Push notifications, AI failure detection, OctoPrint & Klipper support, Secure sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 2 printers | $49.99 | per month |
| Up to 5 printers | $99.99 | per month |
| UNLIMITED printers | $199.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Reliable monitoring
- 👍 Convenient remote access
- 🚀 Excellent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional false positive print failures
- 🔋 Slow video streaming
- 🔋 Buffering issues with remote access
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working with self-hosted Obico instance
- Inconsistent behavior with print pause/cancel
- Subscription hours not carrying over properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- More customization options for slicer integration
- Ability to upload custom STL files
- Improved print failure detection accuracy


### Node.js Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodejs-lab/id1550710789)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Develop and run Node.js web applications directly on your iOS device, even offline. This app includes a full Node.js environment with NPM, a script editor, and debugging tools. It also functions as a standalone web application and offers extensive file management capabilities.

**Highlights:** Offline Node.js environment, Integrated Git client, Multi-tabbed script editor, NPM support, Standalone web app functionality, Remote file management, Offline documentation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standalone Web Application | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Klipper | OctoPrint free?

Klipper | OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Node.js Lab free?

Node.js Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Klipper | OctoPrint or Node.js Lab?

Klipper | OctoPrint is rated higher. Klipper | OctoPrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Node.js Lab averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Klipper | OctoPrint or Node.js Lab have ads?

Node.js Lab shows ads; Klipper | OctoPrint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Klipper | OctoPrint or Node.js Lab?

Klipper | OctoPrint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Node.js Lab every 5 weeks. Most recently, Klipper | OctoPrint was updated on September 24, 2026 and Node.js Lab on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Klipper | OctoPrint or Node.js Lab?

Klipper | OctoPrint currently peaks at #207 in the App Store charts, and Node.js Lab at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*