# Klipper | OctoPrint vs Bluetooth Controller BT/LE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluetooth Controller BT/LE at none against Klipper | OctoPrint's 3. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Klipper | OctoPrint's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Klipper | OctoPrint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Bluetooth Controller BT/LE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Klipper | OctoPrint against 5.0 for Bluetooth Controller BT/LE. 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.

Klipper | OctoPrint ships an update every 5 weeks, Bluetooth Controller BT/LE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Klipper | OctoPrint | Bluetooth Controller BT/LE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klipper-octoprint-obico/id1540646623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-controller-btle/id6739386030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #179 | **#151** |
| Size | 64 MB | 22 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) | [Alper Vural](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728214585) |

## What reviewers say

### Klipper | OctoPrint

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### Bluetooth Controller BT/LE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-controller-btle/id6739386030)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows developers and hobbyists to test and control Bluetooth devices, particularly those using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It offers modes for BLE communication with various devices and for interacting with Bluetooth-enabled gamepads and controllers.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) testing, Control Bluetooth-enabled gamepads, Terminal modes for data transfer, Support for ESP modules and custom devices, Optimized for smartphones and smartwatches

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Klipper | OctoPrint free?

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

### Is Bluetooth Controller BT/LE free?

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Klipper | OctoPrint or Bluetooth Controller BT/LE?

Bluetooth Controller BT/LE is rated higher. Klipper | OctoPrint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Bluetooth Controller BT/LE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Klipper | OctoPrint or Bluetooth Controller BT/LE have ads?

Neither Klipper | OctoPrint nor Bluetooth Controller BT/LE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Klipper | OctoPrint or Bluetooth Controller BT/LE?

Klipper | OctoPrint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bluetooth Controller BT/LE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Klipper | OctoPrint was updated on October 13, 2026 and Bluetooth Controller BT/LE on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Klipper | OctoPrint or Bluetooth Controller BT/LE?

Klipper | OctoPrint currently peaks at #179 in the App Store charts, and Bluetooth Controller BT/LE at #151. 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.*