Comparison

Beagleprint vs Printer Tools App

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

Printer Tools App

Manage and monitor all your 3D printers from a single dashboard. Get real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface for your printing workflow. Supports multiple printers, cameras, and file management.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring of print status and temperatures
  • Multi-printer dashboard
  • Seamless multi-camera support
  • File management and job queuing
  • Advanced performance insights and logs
  • Personalized light/dark mode interface
  • Optional add-ons and widgets
Features
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Printer Tools – Control and Monitor All Your 3D Printers in One Place Printer Tools is the ultimate app for managing and monitoring all your 3D printers from a single, unified dashboard. It delivers real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface designed to fit your workflow perfectly. Whether you manage one printer or an entire fleet, Printer Tools helps you stay in control — from print status and temperature to multicolor systems, cameras, and beyond. Key Features Real-Time Monitoring Stay updated with live metrics for each printer — including current layer, progress, print time, temperatures, fan speeds, lighting, and more. Monitor everything happening across multiple printers at once. Multi-Printer Dashboard Control all your 3D printers from one intuitive panel. View print status, filament usage, chamber conditions, and multicolor AMS details such as active colors, humidity, and temperature. Camera Integration Keep an eye on your prints in real time with seamless multi-camera support. Watch live feeds from one or multiple printers directly within the app. File Management Easily browse, upload, and organize print files ready for production. Manage storage, start new jobs, or queue upcoming prints with a single tap. Advanced Insights Access in-depth performance data and logs for each printer. Analyze print history, success rates, and detailed telemetry to optimize your workflow and reduce print failures. Personalized Interface Choose your preferred accent color and switch effortlessly between light and dark mode. Add-ons & Widgets Extend functionality with optional modules and interactive widgets for temperature, camera, and print progress. All Your Printers, One Control Center From casual makers to print farm operators, Printer Tools adapts to your needs. Combine precision, performance, and flexibility in a single app that turns your Apple device into a professional 3D printing command center. Available for: iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS Privacy Policy: https://printertools.app/privacy EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Beagleprint4 screens
Printer Tools App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beagleprint at 3.0 against Printer Tools App's 2.3. Beagleprint also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Printer Tools App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Beagleprint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beagleprint holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beagleprint has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Beagleprint's written reviews are positive against 29% of Printer Tools App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beagleprint ships an update monthly, Printer Tools App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Beagleprint versus Printer Tools App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeagleprintPrinter Tools App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (23 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB170 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer来昆 吕Juan Gomez Mateos

Customer experience

Beagleprint

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

Printer Tools App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Beagleprint

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Printer Tools App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$46.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donation - Coffee$1.99
  • Donation - Cake$5.99
  • Donation - Pizza$11.99
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  • Donation - Hamburger$16.99
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99

Questions

Is Beagleprint free?
Beagleprint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer Tools App free?
Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beagleprint or Printer Tools App?
Beagleprint is rated higher. Beagleprint averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Printer Tools App averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Beagleprint or Printer Tools App have ads?
Printer Tools App shows ads; Beagleprint does not.
Which is updated more often, Beagleprint or Printer Tools App?
Beagleprint ships an update monthly, and Printer Tools App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beagleprint was updated on November 3, 2026 and Printer Tools App on October 30, 2026.

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