Comparison

Mobileraker vs ChanLite

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

ChanLite

Features
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ACCESSORY REQUIRED FOR FULL FUNCTIONALITY. Transform your phone or tablet into a Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer and network monitor with supported accessories (WLAN Pi Go and Wi-Spy Lucid). This ultra-portable tool is perfect for IT professionals and wireless network technicians.

Screenshots

Mobileraker4 screens
ChanLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChanLite at none against Mobileraker's 10. ChanLite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence 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. ChanLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, ChanLite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mobileraker versus ChanLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobilerakerChanLite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (904 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings904 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick SchmidtOscium LLC

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

ChanLite

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
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  • Tip the Dev$22.00
  • Lifetime Supporter Promotion$29.99
  • Lifetime Supporter$39.99
None

ChanLite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobileraker free?
Mobileraker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChanLite free?
ChanLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mobileraker or ChanLite have ads?
Mobileraker shows ads; ChanLite does not.
Which is updated more often, Mobileraker or ChanLite?
Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, and ChanLite every 2 months. Most recently, Mobileraker was updated on October 18, 2026 and ChanLite on October 19, 2026.

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