VatMap vs OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | VatMap | OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (22 ratings) | 4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | wkberg | Erhard Christian Wurthner |
Customer experience
VatMap
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
User reviews
VatMap
From 22 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
VatMap
No 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
Questions
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