# PP Local vs Joint Craft

The clearest difference is rating: Joint Craft at 4.3 against PP Local's 2.6. Joint Craft also leads on ratings volume (62 vs 7). PP Local's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joint Craft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PP Local asks for nothing beyond the download.

Joint Craft holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joint Craft has 62 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PP Local | Joint Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pp-local/id6444352399/reviews) | **[4.3 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杰 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642324985) | [Snowcraft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554726742) |

## What reviewers say

### PP Local

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pp-local/id6444352399)

Control your 3D printer directly from your local network. Configure Wi-Fi, manage print jobs, adjust settings, and review logs. This app prioritizes local connectivity and user privacy.

**Highlights:** Local network connectivity, Wi-Fi network configuration, View and control print tasks, Set 3D printer functions, View printed logs, Secure and private data handling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Joint Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249)

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with advanced features. Supports Bambu Lab and Klipper printers, external cameras, and offers live activity integration. Manage AMS units, create timelapses, and customize settings with ease.

**Highlights:** Bambu Lab and Klipper printer control, External camera support (RTSP, MJPEG, WebRTC), Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration, AMS and AMS 2 Pro support, Timelapse viewing and sharing, LED and Neopixel controls, iCloud sync for printer configurations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $15.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PP Local free?

PP Local is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Joint Craft free?

Joint Craft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PP Local or Joint Craft?

Joint Craft is rated higher. PP Local averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Joint Craft averages 4.3 from 62 ratings.

### Do PP Local or Joint Craft have ads?

Neither PP Local nor Joint Craft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PP Local or Joint Craft?

PP Local ships an update every 3 weeks, and Joint Craft every 3 weeks. Most recently, PP Local was updated on September 21, 2026 and Joint Craft on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*