# Bambu Handy vs Cliff Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bambu Handy at every 11 days against Cliff Timer's every 5 months. Bambu Handy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (39K vs 10). Cliff Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bambu Handy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cliff Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bambu Handy against 4.9 for Cliff Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bambu Handy has 39K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Bambu Handy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cliff Timer's.

Bambu Handy ships an update every 11 days, Cliff Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bambu Handy | Cliff Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambu-handy/id1625671285/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cliff-timer-height-measurer/id6736556211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 338 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [上海轮廓科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672889549) | [Frank Schipani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772378774) |

## What reviewers say

### Bambu Handy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambu-handy/id1625671285)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote printer operation, Real-time printing status, 3D model discovery, One-tap printing, Live printing view, Timelapse video creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MakerLab Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| MakerLab Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| MakerLab Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔍 Good monitoring capabilities
- 💡 Integration with Bambu ecosystem
- 🤖 Responsive and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 🔇 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud integration

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Cliff Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cliff-timer-height-measurer/id6736556211)

Calculate the height of lightning strikes using a simple stopwatch and physics formulas. Measure the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder to determine distance and height.

**Highlights:** Lightning height calculation, Lightning distance calculation, Uses physics formulas, Simple stopwatch interface, Real-time results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Lightning Distance Access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bambu Handy free?

Bambu Handy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cliff Timer free?

Cliff Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bambu Handy or Cliff Timer?

Cliff Timer is rated higher. Bambu Handy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Cliff Timer averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Bambu Handy or Cliff Timer have ads?

Neither Bambu Handy nor Cliff Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bambu Handy or Cliff Timer?

Bambu Handy ships an update every 11 days, and Cliff Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Bambu Handy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cliff Timer on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*