Meshtastic vs BamBuddy

Meshtastic® is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on low-power Lora radios letting you send text messages in areas without reliable cellular or WiFi service.

BamBuddy is the companion app for your self-hosted Bambuddy server. Monitor and control your Bambu Lab 3D printers from iPhone and iPad — at home over your local network, on the go via your external address. The app switches automatically. MONITOR EVERYTHING LIVE • Real-time status via WebSocket: progress, layers, remaining time • Live camera feed for every printer • Temperatures, fans, AMS units with filament colours and remaining percentages • HMS error messages right on screen CONTROL SAFELY • Pause, resume or stop prints • Print speed and chamber light • Manage the queue: start, reorder, cancel • Archive with favourites and print history STATISTICS • Success rate, print hours, filament usage, cost and energy • Charts per filament type and per printer FREE AND PRO For free you monitor and control one printer with all the features above. BamBuddy Pro (subscription or one-time purchase, 7-day free trial) adds: • Unlimited printers — your whole print farm in one app • AI Print Assistant: ask about your printer, get error codes explained and advice on failed prints — fully on-device with Apple Intelligence, your data never leaves your device • AI Insights: automatic analysis of your print statistics with concrete tips • Smart notifications: instant alert when a print finishes, fails or your printer reports an error PRIVACY FIRST No account, no cloud, no tracking. The app only talks to your own server. Your API key is stored safely in the Keychain. Requires a running Bambuddy server (open source, free). SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION BamBuddy Pro is available as a monthly subscription (EUR 1.99 per month) or a yearly subscription (EUR 14.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial). A one-time lifetime purchase (EUR 29.99) is also available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bambuddy.web.app/privacy