Comparison

Mobileraker vs PiSugar

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

PiSugar

Monitor and control your PiSugar battery system remotely. View battery status, charging information, and customize button functions. Supports managing multiple batteries simultaneously.

Highlights
  • View battery level
  • Monitor charging status
  • Configure custom buttons
  • Manage RTC settings
  • Support for multiple batteries
Features
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Manage your PiSugar battery from your iPhone. Pair PiSugar with PiSugar-server to connect to your Raspberry Pi and: • View battery level, voltage, and charging status • Manage multiple PiSugar devices • Configure safe shutdown, scheduled wake-up, RTC, and custom button actions • Configure Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi over Bluetooth • Open secure terminal sessions over Bluetooth with BLE SSH • Browse official PiSugar products, manage your cart, and check out securely Orders placed through the PiSugar Store can be viewed and managed at https://account.pisugar.com/. No account is required for device management, and the app contains no ads. Store checkout and order management may require online services and an account. Bluetooth is used only to discover, connect to, and manage nearby Raspberry Pi devices. Device configuration data stays on your device and is not uploaded to developer servers.

Screenshots

Mobileraker4 screens
PiSugar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobileraker at 81% against PiSugar's 0%. Mobileraker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). PiSugar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PiSugar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mobileraker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobileraker has 906 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Mobileraker's written reviews are positive against 0% of PiSugar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, PiSugar every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mobileraker versus PiSugar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobilerakerPiSugar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (906 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings906 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick SchmidtGuangzhou Soft Electric Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Mobileraker

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

PiSugar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

PiSugar

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

PiSugar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobileraker free?
Mobileraker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiSugar free?
PiSugar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobileraker or PiSugar?
Mobileraker is rated higher. Mobileraker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while PiSugar averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Mobileraker or PiSugar have ads?
Mobileraker shows ads; PiSugar does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobileraker or PiSugar?
Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, and PiSugar every 11 months. Most recently, Mobileraker was updated on October 27, 2026 and PiSugar on October 25, 2026.

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