Mobileraker vs Beacon MAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time print visualization
- Precision axis and temperature control
- Advanced monitoring dashboard
- Filament system management
- Multi-printer fleet control
- File management
- Macro control
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Mobileraker | Beacon MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (904 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 904 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Schmidt | Mass Luminosity |
Customer experience
Mobileraker
Beacon MAX
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
Mobileraker
- Monthly Supporter1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Base$4.991 Month
- Gold$9.991 Month
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- Yearly Supporter$19.991 Year
- Tip the Dev$2.00
- Tip the Dev$4.00
- Tip the Dev$9.00
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- Tip the Dev$22.00
- Lifetime Supporter Promotion$29.99
- Lifetime Supporter$39.99
Beacon MAX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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