Bambu Handy vs Anker Power
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bambu Handy
Manage your 3D printers remotely, browse and print designs from a large library, and get real-time status updates. Access learning resources and create timelapse videos of your prints.
- Remote printer operation
- Real-time printing status
- 3D model discovery
- One-tap printing
- Live printing view
- Timelapse video creation
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Remotely control your Bambu Lab 3D printers, explore MakerWorld’s vast library of free models, and print your favorite designs with one tap！ Remote Printer Control - Remotely operate the machine to start and stop printing whenever needed - Get real-time printing status and resolve errors promptly - Access to learning resources and step-by-step instructions to fix printing problems - High-resolution live view of the printing process - Automatic records of the printing process to help diagnose printing failures - Automatic timelapse video of the printing process to share with others 3D Model Discovery with MakerWorld - Explore countless creative models and enjoy high-quality printing for free - Find trendy works and customize your unique models with MakerLab - Like, collect, and print in one tap to bring your ideas to life - Interact with makers and redeem credits for Bambu products Bambu Handy is a free 3D printing platform. We are open to any feedback and suggestions. Whether you are an expert, hobbyist or newcomer, we would like to grow together with you. Contact: https://support.bambulab.com/en
Anker Power
Remotely manage and monitor your Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage, and solar devices. Control output, check status, and perform over-the-air updates for a smarter energy experience.
- Remote device control
- Real-time status monitoring
- Over-the-air updates
- Adjust output power
- Turn devices on/off
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Use the Anker Power app to connect, control, view, and update your supported Anker power banks, outdoor energy storage devices, photovoltaics, and other devices for a smarter experience.. -Control your devices anytime and anywhere Easily adjust the output power of each device and control the device remotely. -View the status of a device at a glance Check the status of each device and turn the device on or off accordingly. -Easily and quickly update your devices Obtain over-the-air (OTA) firmware and software updates for Anker products. Supported devices: 767 PowerHouse MI60 Microinverter Powered Cooler 30 Powered Cooler 40 Powered Cooler 50 SOLIX F1200 MI80 Microinverter(BLE) Prime Power Bank SOLIX E1600 Solarbank SOLIX F2600 SOLIX F1500 SOLIX C1000 SOLIX C800 SOLIX C800 Plus SOLIX F3800 0W Output Switch SOLIX C800X Home Power Panel Double Power Hub Solarbank 2 E1600 Pro SOLIX P1 Meter Smart Meter SOLIX F2000 Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus SOLIX C300 SOLIX C300 DC SOLIX C300X Smart Plug 160W Prime Charger 250W Prime Charger 240W Charging Station SOLIX C300X DC SOLIX C200(X) SOLIX C200 DC SOLIX C200X DC Solarbank 2 E1600 AC SOLIX Everfrost 2 40L Electric Cooler SOLIX Everfrost 2 58L Electric Cooler SOLIX F3800 Plus SOLIX Everfrost 2 23 Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro SOLIX F3000 SOLIX V1 Smart EV Charger 26K Prime Power Bank 20K Prime Power Bank 150W Charging Base SOLIX Alternator Charger Anker SOLIX E10 Power Dock Smart Generator 5500
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anker Power at none against Bambu Handy's 3. Bambu Handy's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (88% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Bambu Handy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Anker Power asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bambu Handy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bambu Handy has 39K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Bambu Handy's written reviews are positive against 70% of Anker Power's.
Bambu Handy ships an update every 11 days, Anker Power fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Bambu Handy | Anker Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (39K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews — better | 69.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 1.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #48 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 338 MB | 723 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 上海轮廓科技有限公司 | Power Mobile Life LLC |
Customer experience
Bambu Handy
Anker Power
User reviews
Bambu Handy
From 39K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔍 Good monitoring capabilities
- 💡 Integration with Bambu ecosystem
- 🤖 Responsive and smooth interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 🔇 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud integration
Anker Power
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful and reliable
- 💡 Useful app features
- 🔋 Good battery life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💡 Lacking advanced features
- 🔋 Battery management limitations
Bugs and requests
Bambu Handy
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Camera feed not working consistently
- Difficulty switching between printers
- Notifications not working as expected
- Syncing issues between app and printer
Requested features
5 requests- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Implement slicer functionality within the app
- Allow printing from SD card or local storage
- Provide more customization options
- Improve camera feed reliability and quality
Anker Power
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Firmware update issues
- Bluetooth disconnection problems
Requested features
4 requests- Battery health monitoring
- Customizable charge limits
- Time-of-use scheduling
- Improved app performance
In-app purchases
Bambu Handy
- MakerLab Credits$0.99
- MakerLab Credits$2.99
- MakerLab Credits$9.99
Anker Power
No in-app purchases
Questions
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