Comparison

Klipper | OctoPrint vs Scriber

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

Head to head
About

Klipper | OctoPrint

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
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Discover the Future of 3D Printing Control and Monitoring with Obico Unleash the true potential of your 3D printing journey with Obico—an innovative app that redefines how you connect with your OctoPrint or Klipper 3D printer. Experience hassle-free remote management, seamless control, and real-time monitoring, all without the need for complex VPN setups. Embrace a new era of creativity and convenience, as Obico empowers creators, makers, and enthusiasts alike. Why Choose Obico? Streamlined Remote Access & Control Initiate, pause, stop, or refine your prints, no matter where you are. Seamlessly control every aspect of your 3D printer's operation, from initiation to perfection. Immersive Webcam Streaming Immerse yourself in live webcam streaming of your prints' progress. Gain insights from close-ups to final layers, all directly from your mobile device. Stay Informed with Push Notifications Receive timely webcam snapshots and real-time progress updates. Stay connected without interrupting your workflow—directly on your iOS device's lock screen. AI Failure Detection for Unparalleled Security Obico's AI-powered system monitors your prints vigilantly. Detect potential issues and pause operations to prevent failures with confidence. Broad Compatibility Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, Mainsail, Fluidd, and Moonraker—unlocking limitless potential. Seamlessly access and harness the capabilities of these platforms, without intricate configurations. Open Source Community Collaboration Join a thriving community of 3D printing enthusiasts. Obico's open-source nature encourages exploration and self-hosting of the server. Sharing Creativity in Real Time Securely share live streams of your 3D printer with friends and peers. Invite collaboration and excitement as your creations come to life. Embark on a New Dimension of Possibilities Embrace innovation without complexity. Access and control your 3D printing realm with ease and confidence. Elevate Your 3D Printing Experience with Obico Evolve your creative process with the power of Obico. From novices to experts, Obico enhances your journey in the world of 3D printing. Seamless Integration, Unparalleled Control Navigate the 3D printing world without boundaries. Obico bridges the gap between technology and simplicity, revolutionizing your experience. Download Obico Today and Redefine Your 3D Printing Adventure Embrace the future of 3D printing with Obico's user-friendly interface. Access remote control, real-time monitoring, and more—elevate your creations today.

About

Scriber

This tool uses computer vision to convert images into editable text. It supports multiple languages and offers syntax highlighting for over 20 programming languages, with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Image to text conversion
  • Multiple language support
  • Syntax highlighting for 20+ languages
  • Customizable themes
  • Computer vision technology
Features
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Scriber is a tool that leverages computer vision to take an input image and cover it to text. With many features, while remaining sleek, Scriber is a convenient yet easy to use tool to turn an image to text. Multiple language support: Scriber supports reading the text from multiple languages, but also plaintext if its not code. Syntax Highlighting: Working with python, swift, javascript, c, or many other languages? Scriber has support for syntax highlighting for over 20 languages. Theming: commonly use the Xcode theme when you work? Scriber supports multiple themes to have the text highlighted into a format that you're commonly used to.

Screenshots

Klipper | OctoPrint4 screens
Scriber3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scriber at daily against Klipper | OctoPrint's every 5 weeks. Klipper | OctoPrint's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Klipper | OctoPrint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Scriber sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Klipper | OctoPrint against 5.0 for Scriber. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klipper | OctoPrint has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Klipper | OctoPrint ships an update every 5 weeks, Scriber daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Klipper | OctoPrint versus Scriber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKlipper | OctoPrintScriber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSDMighty Panda LLC

Customer experience

Klipper | OctoPrint

All ratings1,108 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.8%

Scriber

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Klipper | OctoPrint

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Scriber

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Klipper | OctoPrint

Subscriptions3
  • Up to 2 printers$49.991 Month
  • Up to 5 printers$99.991 Month
  • UNLIMITED printers$199.991 Month
3 purchases

Scriber

One-time3
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Wonderful Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Klipper | OctoPrint free?
Klipper | OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scriber free?
Scriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Klipper | OctoPrint or Scriber?
Scriber is rated higher. Klipper | OctoPrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Scriber averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Klipper | OctoPrint or Scriber have ads?
Neither Klipper | OctoPrint nor Scriber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Klipper | OctoPrint or Scriber?
Klipper | OctoPrint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scriber daily. Most recently, Klipper | OctoPrint was updated on November 7, 2026 and Scriber on November 3, 2026.

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