OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper vs ToolScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
Control and monitor your 3D printers remotely from your iOS device. Prepare prints, manage files, and tune settings in real-time with a streamlined interface. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and various printer brands.
- Remote printer control
- Print preparation
- File management
- Webcam support
- Notifications
- Gcode viewer
- Plugin support
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OctoApp is build with iOS in mind and is completely optimized for being used on a iPhone or iPad. The app supports OctoPrint and Klipper (Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd), Bambu Lab and Elegoo printers. The UI is structured into three workspaces: Connect, Prepare, Print. The Connect workspace helps you get your printer connected to OctoPrint and as soon as a printer is available OctoApp will move to the Prepare workspace. Here you can get ready for your next print! Heat your hotend, swap filament or level the bed. When you are ready and start your print, OctoApp shows the Print workspace where you can control and tune your print! This concepts allows for a simple and fast UI while not sacrificing on features! OctoApp already offers you: + Easy print preparation + Control your print + Full file access and management + Full terminal access + Flow rate, Feed rate and fan controls + Webcam support (also muticam support) + Dark mode + High performance + Notifications about your print and filament + Gcode Viewer + Support for multiple printers + Many power control plugins like PSU Control or IKEA Tradfri + Automatic lights + PrintTimeGenius support + Support for many of your favourite plugins, like ArcWelder or SpoolManager + Remote connection with supported plugin or manual setup, the app switches automatically + OctoEverywhere integration + Obico integration + Works with VPNs, HTTPS and Basic Auth + And much, much more! There is a new feature update roughly 4-8 weeks! Let me know what you are missing! Important notice for remote connections: The app does not provide required servers. You can either set something up yourself and provide the app with a URL reachable over the internet or use a plugin like OctoEverywhere, The Spaghetti Detective or ngrok. --- OctoApp is made for and compatible with but not officially associated with OctoPrint. OctoPrint is a registered trademark. Learn more at octoprint.org OctoApp is not associated with Obico, Bambu Lab, OctoEverywhere, Elegoo or other services integrated --- https://octoapp.eu/terms/
ToolScanner
Design and generate custom 3D printable storage solutions for any item. Easily create perfect-fit holders, boxes, and baseplates for tools, kitchenware, or craft supplies. Get ready-to-print STL files in seconds.
- Create custom holders for any item
- Design storage boxes and baseplates
- Generate STL files for 3D printing
- Use photos or dimensions for design
- Preview and adjust designs before printing
- Organize tools, kitchenware, and supplies
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Transform your workspace, kitchen, or garage with custom Gridfinity storage. Create perfect-fit holders for tools, kitchen utensils, craft supplies, or anything else you need to organize. Just take a picture or set dimensions, and get a ready-to-print STL file in seconds. You can create default Gridfinity boxes, baseplates and custom tool inserts with just a few taps! Features: • Create custom holders for anything • Tools, kitchen utensils, craft supplies • Take a picture or set dimensions • Preview and adjust before printing • Design storage boxes and baseplates • Custom sizes for any space • Perfect for drawers, shelves, or walls • Organize anything from screws to spices • Export and print • Get STL files instantly • Works with any 3D printer • Share your designs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper at 4.9 against ToolScanner's 4.0. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). ToolScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ToolScanner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper's written reviews are positive against 100% of ToolScanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper ships an update every 10 days, ToolScanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper | ToolScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erhard Christian Wurthner | Jan Halozan |
Customer experience
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
ToolScanner
Bugs and requests
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect notifications for print progress
- Compatibility issues with some printer models
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for Klipper-based printer firmwares
- Implement iOS widgets for quick status checks
- Improve camera rotation options
ToolScanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
- Support for 1 month$0.991 Month
- Support for 1 year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- All features (Transfer)Free
- Tip the developer$1.99
- All features$11.99
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- All features8 variants$12.99
- All features$14.99
- All features$17.99
ToolScanner
- 50 Credits$0.99
- 250 Credits$3.99
- 1000 Credits$12.99
Questions
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