Comparison

BeeKing vs Printago

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

Head to head
About

BeeKing

Features
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BeeKing is a mobile application for beekeepers designed with one purpose in mind - to make the work of beekeepers easier and more efficient. "If you are beekeeping with up to 2 bee colonies, you can use BeeKing for free without time limits. If you have more bee colonies, please choose one of our paid plans: Starter Plan for working with up to 10 colonies or Standard Plan for an unlimited number of apiaries and colonies. Users of our Standard Plan can also connect BeeKing with selected smart beehive scales. BeeKing enables life cycle management of apiaries and individual bee colonies including the yield and veterinary checks. For hobby beekeepers and beginners, it brings a simple and straightforward structure of activities and records to be taken during the season. Professional beekeepers, it enables automated records and trackings. The app is a comprehensive tool intended for managing your apiaries and colonies, taking audio, typed and automatic (using NFC tags) notes and for viewing tasks to be performed. It works both on- and offline, so no need to worry about spotty internet or mobile coverage. All your data is backed-up in “the cloud”, so nothing is lost even if you lose your mobile phone. BeeKing has been developed in cooperation with experienced beekeepers, conforms to the best beekeeping practices, and is easy to use. It is available in English, German, Latvian and Swedish languages. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://beeking.eu/privacy-policy?lang=en

About

Printago

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Printago puts your entire 3D printing operation in your pocket. Monitor and manage the printers in your Printago workspace from anywhere, whether you run two machines or two hundred. DASHBOARD See your whole fleet at a glance. Each printer shows its live status, a camera view, nozzle and bed temperatures, the current print, progress, and estimated time remaining. Filter by Running, Errored, Waiting, or Ready, and switch between a detailed view and a compact grid for large farms. PRINTER DETAIL Tap any printer for a closer look: live camera, temperatures, print progress, and the loaded filament across AMS units and external spools. Mark a printer ready once you have cleared the bed. FILAMENT AT A GLANCE Every slot shows its color and material, with the vendor and product name, so you always know what is loaded. Configure filament in the app on the go as you add it to the printer. BUILT FOR PRINT FARMS Designed for operators managing many machines across vendors, including Bambu Lab, Prusa, and Klipper. Printago is a companion to the Printago platform and requires an account. Manage parts, jobs, orders, and the rest of your workflow at printago.io.

Screenshots

BeeKing4 screens
Printago3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Printago at none against BeeKing's 3. Printago also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). BeeKing's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. BeeKing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Printago asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeKing ships an update every 2 months, Printago every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
BeeKing versus Printago: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeKingPrintago
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeeTech Services SIAPrintago, Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BeeKing

Subscriptions3
  • BeeKing Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Beeking Starter$8.991 Year
  • Standard Plan$34.991 Year
None

Printago

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeeKing free?
BeeKing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printago free?
Printago is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeeKing or Printago have ads?
BeeKing shows ads; Printago does not.
Which is updated more often, BeeKing or Printago?
BeeKing ships an update every 2 months, and Printago every 3 weeks. Most recently, BeeKing was updated on September 29, 2026 and Printago on October 12, 2026.

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