Comparison

Beagleprint vs PP Local

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

Head to head
About

Beagleprint

Monitor and control your 3D printer remotely in real-time. Capture print progress, manage files, and adjust settings from your mobile device. Supports multiple printers and cameras for comprehensive management.

Highlights
  • Real-time HD/SD video streaming
  • Capture print images and videos
  • Connect/disconnect FDM 3D printers
  • Upload G-code files for direct printing
  • Monitor print progress and parameters
  • Pause/stop print jobs
  • Manage multiple printers and cameras
Features
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- Watch the real-time videos of 3d printing at HD / SD resolution - Capture the images of 3d printing - Connect / Disconnect your FDM 3d printer - Upload the gcode files for direct printing - Check the 3d printing process by percentage - Pause / Stop the 3d printing - Monitor the model height, layers, fan speed, etc - Check the temperature curve of the hot end and the hotbed - Set the goal temperature for the hot end and the hotbed - Move the X/Y/Z axis by millimeter units - Adjust the feeding speed and fan speed - Playback the normal record videos by day/time on your mobile phone - Download the time-lapse videos to your mobile phone - Support multiple Beagle cameras and FDM 3d printers for multiple management - Online upgrade of the firmware of the Beagle camera - Wireless extends the Beagle camera for smart kits

About

PP Local

Control your 3D printer directly from your local network. Configure Wi-Fi, manage print jobs, adjust settings, and review logs. This app prioritizes local connectivity and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Local network connectivity
  • Wi-Fi network configuration
  • View and control print tasks
  • Set 3D printer functions
  • View printed logs
  • Secure and private data handling
Features
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Poloprint Local - PP Local is the second 3D printer control APP developed by Wiibooxtech co.ltd. PP Local can help you easily configure the WIFI network of the 3D printer, view and control the printing tasks, set the functions of the 3D printer, and view the printed log, etc. PP Local is a secure APP that only connects to 3D printers in the local area network. PP Local does not collect any private data and will not send any private data to third parties. The 3D printer currently supported by PP Local is Tina2S. More 3D printers are on the way. If you need to remotely control the 3D printer via the Internet, please use another APP released later, PP Cloud.

Screenshots

Beagleprint4 screens
PP Local4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beagleprint at 3.0 against PP Local's 2.6. Beagleprint also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beagleprint holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beagleprint ships an update monthly, PP Local every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Beagleprint versus PP Local: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeagleprintPP Local
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (23 ratings) — better2.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB93 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer来昆 吕杰 曹

Customer experience

Beagleprint

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

PP Local

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Beagleprint

No in-app purchases

None

PP Local

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beagleprint free?
Beagleprint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PP Local free?
PP Local is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beagleprint or PP Local?
Beagleprint is rated higher. Beagleprint averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while PP Local averages 2.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Beagleprint or PP Local have ads?
Neither Beagleprint nor PP Local shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beagleprint or PP Local?
Beagleprint ships an update monthly, and PP Local every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beagleprint was updated on September 12, 2026 and PP Local on September 21, 2026.

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