Anycubic vs 5DDisplayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anycubic
This application enhances the 3D printing experience by offering remote control and monitoring of your 3D printer. Access a library of models, manage your print files with cloud storage, and find helpful guides and troubleshooting tips.
- Remote 3D printer control
- Real-time printing visualization
- Print parameter adjustment
- Automatic print analysis reports
- Cloud storage for print files
- Searchable model library
- Printer usage instructions and tips
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Bringing 3D Printing from the Workshop to Every Home From fingertip control to creative realization, we deliver stable and intelligent experiences that connect every maker’s present and future. Remote Smart Control – Professional Printing Without Limits ● Start prints anywhere, monitor progress in real time, pause/resume/cancel jobs remotely, and fine-tune core printing parameters. ● Receive automatic alerts when prints finish, with professional analysis reports to help makers optimize with data. ● Compatible with Kobra S1C/Kobra 3/M7/Kobra 2 Pro/Plus/Max/M5/M3 Premium/Photon P1/Kobra X/Kobra S1 Max to unlock the full performance of every device. Cloud Collaboration – Unlock Your Creative Space Free dedicated cloud storage for safely backing up and managing your print files. Sync seamlessly across devices, keep your creative library online anytime, and free up local storage. Model Ecosystem – From Inspiration to Creation in One Tap ● Extensive curated model library covering figurines, home decor, education, industrial prototypes, and more for fast, precise matching. ● Slicing zone provides pre-tested, ready-to-use files—new users skip complex setup, while professionals accelerate iteration. ● A creator community is gradually taking shape to encourage original design sharing, so every idea can be seen, reused, and grown. Full-Scale Support – Your Partner from Beginner to Pro Built-in help center and step-by-step tutorials cover everything from setup and calibration to advanced parameter tuning. Smart answers for common issues help new users get started quickly and support professionals in mastering advanced skills. We believe 3D printing should not be limited to a few. Anycubic – built on stable, intelligent experiences, guided by an open, symbiotic ecosystem – making creative freedom accessible to every home and every workshop.
5DDisplayer
Control your 5D Displayer device with this application. Manage its functions and settings directly from your smartphone.
- Device control
- Settings management
- Functionality access
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An app for controlling 5D Displayer device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Anycubic at 2.9 against 5DDisplayer's 1.5. Anycubic also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 5%) and ratings volume (393 vs 92). 5DDisplayer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anycubic holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 393 and 92 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Anycubic's written reviews are positive against 5% of 5DDisplayer's.
Anycubic ships an update monthly, 5DDisplayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anycubic | 5DDisplayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (393 ratings) — better | 1.5 (92 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews — better | 4.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 393 — better | 92 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳市纵维立方科技有限公司 | 超龙 黎 |
Customer experience
Anycubic
5DDisplayer
Bugs and requests
Anycubic
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Printing failures and errors
- Outdated firmware and compatibility problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more printer models
- Improve slicing options and customization
- Implement dark mode
- Enhance remote print management features
5DDisplayer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anycubic
No in-app purchases
5DDisplayer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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