Bambu Handy vs Slicer2
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
Slicer2
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Slicer2 is a powerful 3D print slicer app for iPhone and iPad. Import STL files, configure print settings, preview sliced layers, and export ready-to-print G-code — all from your iOS device. Features: • Import STL files (binary and ASCII formats) • Interactive 3D model viewer • Layer-by-layer 2D slice preview with contours and infill • Customizable print settings: layer height, infill density, print speed, temperatures • G-code export compatible with most RepRap-based 3D printers • Sample model included to get started instantly Whether you're at your desk or on the go, Slicer2 gives you full control over your 3D print workflow right from your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bambu Handy at Free against Slicer2's $1.99. Bambu Handy also leads on chart position (#45 vs unranked). Slicer2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Bambu Handy is free to download; Slicer2 costs $1.99 up front. Bambu Handy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Slicer2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bambu Handy | Slicer2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (39K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #45 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 338 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 上海轮廓科技有限公司 | lionel emmerich |
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
Slicer2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bambu Handy
- MakerLab Credits$0.99
- MakerLab Credits$2.99
- MakerLab Credits$9.99
Slicer2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bambu Handy free?
Is Slicer2 free?
Do Bambu Handy or Slicer2 have ads?
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