# Mobileraker vs openHAB

Mobileraker and openHAB both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Mobileraker's written reviews are positive against 33% of openHAB's. Mobileraker also leads on ratings volume (906 vs 3). openHAB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobileraker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. openHAB 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 openHAB. 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 are what separate them: 81% of Mobileraker's written reviews are positive against 33% of openHAB's.

Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, openHAB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobileraker | openHAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileraker-klipper-ui/id1581451248/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhab/id6505005945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **906** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624526745) | [openHAB Foundation e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170718421) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobileraker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileraker-klipper-ui/id1581451248)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Base | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip the Dev | $2.00 | one-time |
| Tip the Dev | $4.00 | one-time |
| Tip the Dev | $9.00 | one-time |
| Tip the Dev | $22.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Supporter Promotion | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Supporter | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 👍 Great user interface
- 💡 Excellent Klipper support
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 👍 Versatile monitoring and control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 💰 Ads in free version
- 🔒 Concerns about monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Webcam not working when printer is off
- Socket errors and timeouts

**Requested features**

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


### openHAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openhab/id6505005945)

This app acts as a companion to an open-source home automation system, allowing users to control and integrate various smart home devices. It offers remote access, enhanced notifications, and a customizable interface for managing your smart home ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Seamless integration with openHAB UI, Remote control via openHAB Cloud, Enhanced push notifications, Apple Watch companion app, Natively supports iPhone and iPad, Connects to over 3000 devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobileraker free?

Mobileraker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is openHAB free?

openHAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mobileraker or openHAB?

openHAB is rated higher. Mobileraker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while openHAB averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mobileraker or openHAB have ads?

Mobileraker shows ads; openHAB does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mobileraker or openHAB?

Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, and openHAB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobileraker was updated on October 27, 2026 and openHAB on October 23, 2026.

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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.*