Comparison

Mobileraker vs Beacon MAX

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

Head to head
About

Mobileraker

Control and monitor your Klipper 3D printer from your mobile device. Features include real-time print visualization, precision control, advanced monitoring, and file management.

Highlights
  • Real-time print visualization
  • Precision axis and temperature control
  • Advanced monitoring dashboard
  • Filament system management
  • Multi-printer fleet control
  • File management
  • Macro control
Features
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Take control of your Klipper 3D printing experience like never before! Mobileraker puts professional-grade monitoring and precision control right in your pocket, transforming how you interact with your printer. REVOLUTIONARY PRINTING CONTROL Unleash the full potential of your Klipper-powered printer with an intuitive interface that gives you complete command over every aspect of your printing process. From anywhere, anytime! POWERFUL FEATURES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Real-Time Print Visualization: Watch your designs come to life with GCode preview and live print tracking • Smart Print Management: Control jobs instantly with pause, resume, or stop functions while getting real-time progress updates • Precision Control Suite: Command all axes with pinpoint accuracy and perfectly manage temperatures across multiple extruders • Advanced Monitoring Dashboard: Visualize bed mesh data in stunning detail and track temperature fluctuations in real-time • Intelligent Filament System: Master your inventory with Spoolman integration and stay ahead of issues with filament sensor alerts • Fully Customizable Interface: Create your perfect command center by arranging controls exactly how you want them • Complete File Command: Upload, download, zip, edit, and manage files with unprecedented ease • Macro Mastery: Streamline complex operations with grouped GCode macros at your command • Multi-Printer Fleet Control: Manage your entire printing ecosystem from one powerful interface ENHANCED PRINTING EXPERIENCE • Multi-Camera Monitoring: Keep eyes on your print from every angle with advanced camera integration • Interactive GCode Console: Communicate directly with your printer through an intuitive command interface • Smart Notifications: Stay informed with customizable alerts about your print status, no matter where you are • Temperature Preset System: Switch between your most-used settings with lightning speed • Secure Remote Access*: Maintain rock-solid connections through Octoeverywhere, Obico, or your custom setup LEARN MORE Discover all capabilities and latest updates on Mobileraker's GitHub page. LEGAL INFORMATION Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/19183925/full-legal *Remote access requires connection through Octoeverywhere, Obico, or manual setup with VPN, reverse proxy, or similar.

About

Beacon MAX

This app offers advanced communication features including 8K video calls, real-time translation, and unlimited VoIP calls. It also includes a virtual assistant and seamless call transfer between devices. Share large files and stream high-resolution content effortlessly.

Highlights
  • 8K video calls
  • Real-time translation
  • Unlimited VoIP calls
  • Virtual assistant (SAMI)
  • Instant call transfer
  • Large file sharing
  • 8K streaming
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Experience the future of communication with Beacon MAX. Enjoy crystal-clear 8K video calls, break language barriers with real-time translation, and connect effortlessly with our Seamless Connect™ technology. Make limitless Voice over IP calls worldwide and benefit from our integrated virtual assistant, SAMI. Transfer active calls between devices with Instant Transfer™. Share files of any size using Quantum™ technology. Stream in mind-bending 8K resolution to millions of viewers. Upgrade your communication with Beacon MAX today and embrace a new era of connectivity.

Screenshots

Mobileraker4 screens
Beacon MAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon MAX at none against Mobileraker's 10. Beacon MAX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). Mobileraker's advantage is ratings volume (904 vs 6). On price, rating and device support 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. Mobileraker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Beacon MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mobileraker against 5.0 for Beacon MAX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobileraker has 904 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, Beacon MAX every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobileraker versus Beacon MAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobilerakerBeacon MAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (904 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings904 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick SchmidtMass Luminosity

Customer experience

Mobileraker

All ratings904 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative7.1%

Beacon MAX

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Mobileraker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Webcam not working when printer is off
  • Socket errors and timeouts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable dashboard layout
  • Persistent temperature/time prediction display
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Decimal support for temperature adjustments

Beacon MAX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mobileraker

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Supporter1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Base$4.991 Month
  • Gold$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Supporter$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Tip the Dev$2.00
  • Tip the Dev$4.00
  • Tip the Dev$9.00
Show 3 more
  • Tip the Dev$22.00
  • Lifetime Supporter Promotion$29.99
  • Lifetime Supporter$39.99
None

Beacon MAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobileraker free?
Mobileraker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon MAX free?
Beacon MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobileraker or Beacon MAX?
Beacon MAX is rated higher. Mobileraker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 904 ratings, while Beacon MAX averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Mobileraker or Beacon MAX have ads?
Mobileraker shows ads; Beacon MAX does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobileraker or Beacon MAX?
Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Beacon MAX every 11 days. Most recently, Mobileraker was updated on October 14, 2026 and Beacon MAX on October 3, 2026.

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