Comparison

Print To 3D vs dARwing

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

Head to head
About

Print To 3D

Turn your iPad or iPhone into a 3D printing control center. This app allows you to slice 3D models, customize print settings, and upload G-code directly to your printer. Manipulate models, preview print details, and optimize for various infill patterns and printer configurations.

Highlights
  • Slice STL and OBJ files
  • Support for 43+ 3D printers
  • Customizable G-code commands
  • Direct Octoprint/Moonraker upload
  • Adjustable infill patterns
  • Temperature and first layer settings
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Introducing 3D Printing for iPad and iPhone! Transform your iPad or iPhone into a 3D printing hub with a user-friendly app for M1 devices, making it easy to slice, upload, and print your 3D models Manipulate your 3D models with drag, rotate, and zoom tools. Pick your 3D printer and tweak slicing settings for perfect prints. Review results like fill patterns, supports, and layer details. Key Features Include: - Support for 43 FDM 3D printers (with the option to download over 400 printer profiles) - Capability to load STL and OBJ files - Customizable pre/post printing G-Code commands tailored to your specific printer - Modification of default printer settings to suit your needs - Direct upload of your G-code file to your Octoprint or Moonraker/Fluidd server - Open your G-code files and review the generated slices - Complete control over the slicing process - Support for hex, grid, linear, triangle, gyroid, and vase infills - Options for brim, raft, number of shells, top/bottom layers, and more - Easy adjustment of nozzle and bed temperature - Specialized settings available for the crucial first layer - And much more! Explore advanced 3D printing features on your M1 device with PrintTo3D Follow us on X: @PrintTo3D Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

dARwing

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Mit dARwing erlebst Du Zeichnen direkt. Dein Körper, z.B. deine Hand wird zum Zeichen-Stift. Wähle Strichstärke und Farbe, danach zeichne frei in deine Umgebung hinein. Das Einzige, was Du brauchst, ist dein iPhone oder iPad und eine zweite Person, die das Gerät auf Dich richtet. Deine Bewegungen werden auf dem Display als Kunstwerk sichtbar und am Zeichnungsort platziert. Sowohl das Endergebnis als auch der Entstehungsprozess der digitalen Spur werden gespeichert. Später kannst Du und andere dein Kunstwerk wieder am Zeichnungsort betrachten, in der Cloud als Objekt anschauen und sogar als physisches Kunstwerk ausdrucken. Künstlerische Freiheit in unendlichen Räumen. Zeige deinen Spirit & teile ihn mit der Welt.

Screenshots

Print To 3D4 screens
dARwing3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dARwing at none against Print To 3D's 6. Print To 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Print To 3D sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. dARwing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Print To 3D ships an update every 6 days, dARwing monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Print To 3D versus dARwing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrint To 3DdARwing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVicinity International GmbHAugmentedCampus UG

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Print To 3D

Subscriptions6
  • Flexibility$0.997 Days
  • Students Only$0.991 Year
  • Great Choice$2.991 Month
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  • 3D Expert's Choice$27.991 Year
  • Choice of the Independent$93.993 Months
  • Being a Business Angle$899.997 Days
None

dARwing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Print To 3D free?
Print To 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dARwing free?
dARwing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Print To 3D or dARwing have ads?
Neither Print To 3D nor dARwing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Print To 3D or dARwing?
Print To 3D ships an update every 6 days, and dARwing monthly. Most recently, Print To 3D was updated on October 20, 2026 and dARwing on October 27, 2026.

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