Comparison

Beagleprint vs Snapmaker

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

Snapmaker

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely. Start prints, capture time-lapses, and access tutorials and support directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Remote printing initiation
  • Time-lapse video recording
  • Access knowledge base
  • Contact support
Features
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A mobile app designed specifically for Snapmaker 3D printers. - Remote Printer Control: Monitor and control your 3D printer and print jobs anytime, anywhere. - Remote Monitoring: Watch and capture every printing moment in real time. - Remote Printing: Access files stored locally on your printer and start prints with just a tap. - Time-Lapse Recording: Create time-lapse videos to record and share your printing moments. - Knowledge Base: Browse tutorials and troubleshooting guides anytime. - Contact Support: Need help? Reach out to us directly through the Snapmaker App. Our team is ready to assist. We value every user’s feedback and ideas, and we’re committed to growing together with you. Learn more at www.snapmaker.com

Screenshots

Beagleprint4 screens
Snapmaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Beagleprint and Snapmaker both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Beagleprint's written reviews are positive against 29% of Snapmaker's. Beagleprint also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Beagleprint against 2.9 for Snapmaker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Beagleprint's written reviews are positive against 29% of Snapmaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beagleprint ships an update monthly, Snapmaker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beagleprint versus Snapmaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeagleprintSnapmaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (23 ratings) — better2.9 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews — better29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2343 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB85 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer来昆 吕snapmaker

Customer experience

Beagleprint

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

Snapmaker

All ratings43 ratings
Positive41.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative48.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative58.8%

In-app purchases

None

Beagleprint

No in-app purchases

None

Snapmaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beagleprint free?
Beagleprint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snapmaker free?
Snapmaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beagleprint or Snapmaker?
Beagleprint is rated higher. Beagleprint averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Snapmaker averages 2.9 from 43 ratings.
Do Beagleprint or Snapmaker have ads?
Neither Beagleprint nor Snapmaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beagleprint or Snapmaker?
Beagleprint ships an update monthly, and Snapmaker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Beagleprint was updated on September 12, 2026 and Snapmaker on September 15, 2026.

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