Comparison

Print To 3D vs CutLabX

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

CutLabX

This software enables GRBL laser engraving machine users to create designs from images, text, and QR codes. It offers a library of free resources and allows skilled designers to upload their work for commissions. It's designed for both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • GRBL laser engraving
  • Image, text, QR code design
  • Free design resources
  • User-uploaded designs for commission
  • Supports various GRBL devices
  • Beginner and professional friendly
Features
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CutLabX is a GRBL laser engraving machine software that can load common image formats and easily create outstanding works with just a few simple steps. It can also be used for designing graphics, images, text, QR codes, and more. Compared to other GRBL software, CutLabX is suitable for both professional users and beginners. It provides a large collection of free design resources that are constantly updated. If you are skilled in design, you can upload your own designs to CutLabX for others to use and earn commissions. In summary, it is a great alternative to software like Lightburn and LaserGRBL! CutLabX supports all GRBL devices such as Ortur, XTool, ATOMSTACK, Twotrees, Glowforge, and more.

Screenshots

Print To 3D4 screens
CutLabX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Print To 3D at 3.7 against CutLabX's 1.8. Print To 3D also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and CutLabX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Print To 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Print To 3D's written reviews are positive against 18% of CutLabX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Print To 3D versus CutLabX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrint To 3DCutLabX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (31 ratings) — better1.8 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVicinity International GmbHDongguan Xinjia Laser Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Print To 3D

All ratings31 ratings
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative32.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative47.8%

CutLabX

All ratings19 ratings
Positive15.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.4%

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
2 purchases

CutLabX

One-time2
  • 100金币$9.99
  • 200金币$19.99

Questions

Is Print To 3D free?
Print To 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CutLabX free?
CutLabX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Print To 3D or CutLabX?
Print To 3D is rated higher. Print To 3D averages 3.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while CutLabX averages 1.8 from 20 ratings.
Do Print To 3D or CutLabX have ads?
Neither Print To 3D nor CutLabX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Print To 3D or CutLabX?
Print To 3D ships an update every 6 days, and CutLabX monthly. Most recently, Print To 3D was updated on October 20, 2026 and CutLabX on October 27, 2026.

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