Mobileraker vs Polar Cloud
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.
Polar Cloud
Monitor and manage your 3D printers remotely from your mobile device. View live camera feeds, start prints, and upload files from anywhere. This app streamlines 3D printing workflows for hobbyists, educators, and print farm operators.
- Remote printer monitoring
- Live camera feeds
- Print job management
- File uploading (STL, OBJ, 3MF, G-code)
- Cloud-based slicing
- AI photo to 3D model conversion
- Multi-printer management
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Polar Cloud brings connected 3D printing to your pocket. Monitor your printers, manage jobs, view live camera feeds, and start prints from anywhere using a fast mobile experience built for modern 3D printing workflows. Whether you’re managing a classroom, running a print farm, or checking a hobby print from the couch, Polar Cloud makes it easy to stay connected to your printers without being tied to a desktop computer. Key Features • Monitor live printer status and progress • View printer camera feeds remotely • Start, pause, and manage prints from your phone • Upload STL, OBJ, 3MF, and G-code files • Access cloud-based slicing workflows • Manage multiple printers in one place • Receive print notifications and updates • Organize printers, groups, and classrooms AI Photo to 3D Model: Turn real-world objects into printable 3D models in seconds. Simply snap a photo with your phone, generate a 3D model using AI, and send it directly to your printer from the app. It’s one of the fastest ways to go from idea to printed object. Built for Connected Printing: Traditional 3D printing workflows rely on SD cards, USB drives, and local networks. Polar Cloud replaces disconnected workflows with a modern cloud-based platform designed for remote access and real-time visibility. Your printers, files, and workflows stay connected wherever you are. This app uses Apple Standard EULA terms you can find at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mobileraker at 4.9 against Polar Cloud's 3.0. Mobileraker also leads on ratings volume (908 vs 2). Polar Cloud's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Polar Cloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mobileraker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mobileraker has 908 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Mobileraker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Polar Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Mobileraker ships an update every 5 weeks, Polar Cloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobileraker | Polar Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (908 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 908 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Schmidt | Polar Cloud |
Customer experience
Mobileraker
Polar Cloud
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
Polar Cloud
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
Polar Cloud
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year







