Anycubic vs Centaurus & Device Application
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anycubic
Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely, manage print files in the cloud, and access a library of 3D models. Get support and tutorials to enhance your 3D printing experience.
- Remote printer control
- Real-time monitoring
- Cloud storage for print files
- Curated model library
- Slicing zone for ready-to-use files
- Built-in help center and tutorials
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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.
Centaurus & Device Application
This utility app pairs with a smart device to let you control its functions. You can view and change settings, and even upload custom wallpapers to sync with your device.
- Connect to smart device
- View and modify function parameters
- Switch wallpapers
- Upload custom wallpapers
- Sync with device
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Centaurus is the companion app for the smart device BT200. After connecting the device, you can view and modify the function parameters, switch or upload wallpapers to sync with the BT200 device.
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Verdict
Anycubic and Centaurus & Device Application both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 29% of Anycubic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Centaurus & Device Application's. Anycubic also leads on ratings volume (419 vs 3). Centaurus & Device Application's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Anycubic against 3.0 for Centaurus & Device Application. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anycubic has 419 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Anycubic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Centaurus & Device Application's.
Anycubic ships an update monthly, Centaurus & Device Application every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anycubic | Centaurus & Device Application |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (419 ratings) | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 419 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 深圳市纵维立方科技有限公司 | 志强 古 |
Customer experience
Anycubic
Centaurus & Device Application
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
Centaurus & Device Application
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anycubic
No in-app purchases
Centaurus & Device Application
No in-app purchases
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