Comparison

NAS Reader vs 3dpc for OctoPrint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NAS Reader

Access and view files from network-attached storage (NAS), Dropbox, and FTP servers. Supports common file types like PDFs and images, with options to open files in other applications. Quickly find and access your documents with a clear file and folder listing.

Highlights
  • View files from NAS, Dropbox, and FTP
  • Supports PDF and image files
  • Quick file and folder access
  • Open files in other apps
  • Supports SMB2 protocol
  • Reads photo library
Features
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The NASReader is a viewer that allows you to view files in NAS (Windows shared folders), Dropbox and FTP server. The NASReader has the following features: - Supports to a file that can be viewed with iOS standard viewer, such as PDF files and image files. - Listed separately, files and folders. Enable quick access to the desired file. - Other than built-in viewer, Supports to "open in other apps" - Supports SMB2 protocol - Supports reading of photo library * It does not correspond to the streaming play of video and music

About

3dpc for OctoPrint

Create a personalized control panel for your 3D printer server. Customize layouts with various controls, manage multiple printers, and view live streams. Offers dark and light modes for a better user experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable control panel layout
  • Multiple camera support
  • File upload from iCloud
  • Printer start, stop, and cancel functions
  • Temperature monitoring and control
  • Support for multiple printers (Pro Tools)
  • Dark and light mode
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===== Sept. 2018 - Made it so that it was easier to hit the purchase button for any of the items. (It actually works if you just tap the row.) - In the file browser, it puts the files in alphabetical order now. ===== 3dpc is a fully customizable control panel for OctoPrint 3d printer server software. You can layout your own control panel with the following features: - Create the layout that you want with 3 customizable screens ○ Snap to grid or free form layout ○ Adjust the size of all controls ○ Move the controls around for the perfect placement ○ Remove controls that you don't need - Supports SSL connections (even with self-signed certs) - Supports basic authentication (haproxy usernames and passwords) - Support multiple printers (with purchase of Pro Tools) - Prevent your iOS device from sleeping. - Dark mode and light mode - Controls that you can add, move and resize: ○ Web stream - View your web stream in a resizable control! Oh, and you can add multiple cameras by simply adding the control more than once and customizing the properties by double tapping on the control while in layout mode. ○ File browser - you can even upload files from iCloud! ○ General printer functions - start, stop and cancel ○ Status control - includes the file being printed and time estimates ○ Print head X/Y movement ○ Print head Z movement ○ Progress bar ○ Temperature chart ○ Temperature monitor for controlling tool temps ○ Extruder control ○ Label - place a label anywhere on the screen ○ Octo Info - basic control showing the API Version and Server Version - Pro Tools ○ Ability to add more than 1 printer. ○ Gcode buttons and gcode entry field controls. - Subscription ○ Ability to remove ads and my deepest thanks for supporting development! - Works on both iPad and iPhone in portrait or landscape. 3dpc is ad-supported. If you choose to purchase an Ad Free Subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current price for an Ad Free Subscription is $0.99 per month, $2.99 per quarter, $4.99 per half-year, or $8.99 per year, and may vary from country to country. 3dpc's Privacy Policy: https://3dpc.app/privacyPolicy 3dpc's Terms of Use: https://3dpc.app/termsOfUse

Screenshots

NAS Reader4 screens
3dpc for OctoPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3dpc for OctoPrint at 80% against NAS Reader's 31%. 3dpc for OctoPrint also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). NAS Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3dpc for OctoPrint sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NAS Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3dpc for OctoPrint holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of NAS Reader's written reviews are positive against 80% of 3dpc for OctoPrint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAS Reader ships an update every 4 months, 3dpc for OctoPrint weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NAS Reader versus 3dpc for OctoPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAS Reader3dpc for OctoPrint
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.410.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitalArtCorpDerek Haidle

Customer experience

NAS Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative43.8%

3dpc for OctoPrint

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

NAS Reader

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

3dpc for OctoPrint

Subscriptions4
  • 1-Month Ad Free Subscription$0.991 Month
  • 3-Months Ad Free Subscription$2.993 Months
  • 6-Months Ad Free Subscription$4.996 Months
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  • One Year Ad Free Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Tools Pack 1.0$2.99

Questions

Is NAS Reader free?
NAS Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3dpc for OctoPrint free?
3dpc for OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NAS Reader or 3dpc for OctoPrint?
3dpc for OctoPrint is rated higher. NAS Reader averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while 3dpc for OctoPrint averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do NAS Reader or 3dpc for OctoPrint have ads?
Neither NAS Reader nor 3dpc for OctoPrint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAS Reader or 3dpc for OctoPrint?
NAS Reader ships an update every 4 months, and 3dpc for OctoPrint weekly. Most recently, NAS Reader was updated on September 13, 2026 and 3dpc for OctoPrint on June 1, 2026.

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