Comparison

VatMap vs OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

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

Head to head
About

VatMap

View the VATSIM network in real-time on your mobile device. Plan, track, and monitor flights and controllers directly from your smartphone or tablet. Utilize built-in maps and in-app charts for an enhanced flight simulation experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time pilot and controller display
  • In-app charts for Electronic Flight Bag
  • Flight planning and tracking
  • Friend list management
  • One-minute data updates
  • Departure and arrival information
Features
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VatMap provides an online view of the VATSIM® Network on you iPhone or iPad! Now even use VatMap as your Electronic Flight Bag for charts! The missing feature. Now plan, see, watch and track VATSIM® flights with your own smartphone or tablet! VatMap is based on the build in map of your iDevice. It plots the online pilots and controllers on your map right in the palm of your hand! A few of our features: - Shows all ATC - ATC Sectors - in-App Charts - It displays all planes flying online - Quick and easy access to flight-info - It shows your friends. - Add, delete your friends. - Updates data every minute. - Check if ATC is booked - Check Departures and Arrivals - Find a controller online - Set your own preferred settings - Show yourself vs ATC or Pilots - Show routes of Pilots and many more features are available! Working on: - Airports - More Sectors for Approach and TWR positions - Adding more Charts to our database - and more...! Add your friends, fly together and enjoy!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Print preparation
  • File management
  • Webcam support
  • Notifications
  • Gcode viewer
  • Plugin support
Features
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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/

Screenshots

VatMap4 screens
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper at 4.9 against VatMap's 4.0. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 22). VatMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VatMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of VatMap's written reviews are positive against 93% of OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VatMap ships an update fortnightly, OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VatMap versus OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVatMapOctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (22 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221.3K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperwkbergErhard Christian Wurthner

Customer experience

VatMap

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.5%

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%

User reviews

VatMap

From 22 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent VATSIM tracking
  • 📊 Detailed map with ATC coverage
  • 🗺️ Integrated airport charts
  • 👥 Ability to track friends
  • 🔍 Comprehensive flight information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
  • 🔄 Inconsistent data refresh
  • 📊 Limited chart coverage for some regions
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent remote monitoring and control
  • 👍 Seamless integration with OctoPrint and plugins
  • 💡 Customizable and flexible UI
  • 🔒 Secure remote access with OctoEverywhere
  • ⭐ Exceptional customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Unreliable remote access at times

Bugs and requests

VatMap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metar request feature not working
  • Crashes when trying to open weather tab
  • Sector boundaries not showing for some ATC centers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved visualization of ATC sectors and coverage areas
  • Option to disable dark mode when device is in light mode
  • Integration of audio communication between ATC and pilots
  • Ability to sort pilot and ATC lists by various criteria

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

In-app purchases

None

VatMap

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Subscriptions2
  • Support for 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Support for 1 year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time6
  • 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

Questions

Is VatMap free?
VatMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper free?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VatMap or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is rated higher. VatMap averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do VatMap or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper have ads?
VatMap shows ads; OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper does not.
Which is updated more often, VatMap or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
VatMap ships an update fortnightly, and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. Most recently, VatMap was updated on October 13, 2026 and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper on October 16, 2026.

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