Comparison

StrokeInput vs 3D Maker's Bench Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StrokeInput

This app allows users to write naturally on a free field, seeing their text as they create it. It supports writing any character without switching keyboard views and offers easy cursor control. Users can also write and calculate formulas directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Write on a free field, view text as you type
  • Input any character without keyboard switching
  • Effortless cursor movement
  • Write and calculate formulas
  • Natural handwriting feel
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For those who like to write on a free field instead of pressing tiny keys. - Write looking at the text, not at the keyboard. - Write ANY character quickly, without switching between keyboard views. - Easily move the cursor through the text. - Write formulas and calculate them anywhere.

About

3D Maker's Bench Pro

Organize and track your 3D printer filament inventory with a streamlined workflow. Monitor spool details like color, material, and remaining length visually. Make informed purchasing decisions and know your filament status before every print.

Highlights
  • Track filament by color, supplier, material, and dimensions
  • Monitor remaining length in meters and percentage
  • Built-in supplier list with logos
  • Support for various material types (PLA, PETG, ABS, etc.)
  • Customizable filament diameter
  • Quick access to supplier websites
Features
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3D Maker's Bench Pro helps you organise and measure your 3D printer filament inventory with a clean, fast workflow. Track every spool with colour, supplier, material type, diameter, weight, and spool dimensions. See remaining length in metres and a clear visual indicator at a glance. No additional software is needed to connect to your printer—everything runs locally on your mobile device. Key features: • Add, edit, and delete filaments • Update the remaining filament easily no need to weigh the spool • Built‑in supplier list with logos • Material types: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, ASA, Nylon, PVA • Default 1.75mm diameter with custom sizes • Remaining length in metres and percentage • Quick access to supplier websites Keep your spools organised, know what’s left before each print, and make smarter purchasing decisions. Terms of Use: https://candco.com.au/3d-makers-bench-pro/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

StrokeInput4 screens
3D Maker's Bench Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StrokeInput at 50% against 3D Maker's Bench Pro's 0%. StrokeInput also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (3.4 vs 3.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. 3D Maker's Bench Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StrokeInput asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StrokeInput holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of StrokeInput's written reviews are positive against 0% of 3D Maker's Bench Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StrokeInput versus 3D Maker's Bench Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrokeInput3D Maker's Bench Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnnalisa CarraroPETER CHODYRA

Customer experience

StrokeInput

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

3D Maker's Bench Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StrokeInput

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Maker's Bench Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Makers Bench Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Makers Bench Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is StrokeInput free?
StrokeInput is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Maker's Bench Pro free?
3D Maker's Bench Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StrokeInput or 3D Maker's Bench Pro?
StrokeInput is rated higher. StrokeInput averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 3D Maker's Bench Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do StrokeInput or 3D Maker's Bench Pro have ads?
Neither StrokeInput nor 3D Maker's Bench Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StrokeInput or 3D Maker's Bench Pro?
StrokeInput ships an update every 3 weeks, and 3D Maker's Bench Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, StrokeInput was updated on October 4, 2026 and 3D Maker's Bench Pro on October 4, 2026.

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