Print To 3D vs PixPaint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
PixPaint
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Retro Paint Meets Apple Pencil PixPaint is now available on your iPad. It is specifically designed for Apple Pencil, enabling you to create pixel-perfect artwork. PixPaint includes all the classic tools and fonts, providing you with a comprehensive creative experience. Key Features: - Classic tools and fonts - 16x16 up to 1024x1024 canvas size - Zoom 25-1600% for pixel-perfect artwork - Import image files or clipboard - Comprehensive manual PixPaint Premium is a one-time In-App Purchase that offers the following benefits: - Share and export artwork as PNG or GIF - Sync Artwork with all your devices using iCloud Acknowledgments PixPaint utilizes classic bitmap fonts, including Chicago, Geneva, Monaco, New York, and more. All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. These fonts are used under fair use for creative and educational purposes, providing a nostalgic pixel art experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Print To 3D at 3 against PixPaint's 1. Print To 3D also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Print To 3D sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and PixPaint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Print To 3D | PixPaint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vicinity International GmbH | Gijs Raggers |
In-app purchases
Print To 3D
- 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
PixPaint
- PixPaint - Premium$2.99









