JMStudio vs Joint Craft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JMStudio
This app facilitates 3D data acquisition using compatible 3D scanning devices. It allows real-time preview of scanning status, control over the scanning process, and easy management and export of captured data to a desktop application for further processing.
- Real-time 3D data preview
- Start/stop scanning control
- Device binding and calibration
- Scan data management and export
- In-app user manual
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The JMStudio mobile app is 3DMakerPro's exclusive application for its 3D scanning devices focusing on 3D data acquisition. The app is a free download and works with your 3D scanning devices by 3DMakerPro for the convenience of mobile scanning. The subsequent 3D data processing and editing can be completed in the JMStudio desktop app by connecting the two ends via Wifi. Feature Description: 1. Preview the 3D data acquisition effect; observe the scanning status, scanning distance, acquisition frame rate, memory occupation and scanning mode in real time; adjust the level of camera exposure; 2. Start/stop the scanning; give feedback on the number of captured frames and file size; 3. Quickly bind 3DMakerPro handheld 3D scanning devices; automatically import calibration according to the device type, and set scanning parameters; 4. Browse and manage the scan data and export it via Wifi into the JMStudio desktop app to generate models; 5. Browse the user manual on mobile phones. The device requires iOS 15.0 or higher, and it is recommended to use the iPhone 12 or higher.
Joint Craft
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.
- 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
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Monitor and control 3D printers elegantly. Printer Compatibility: • Bambu Lab printers • Printers with Klipper External Camera Support: • RTSP • MJPEG • WebRTC Features: • Live Activity and Dynamic Island • AMS and AMS 2 Pro support • View and share Timelapses • LED and Neopixel controls • Macros, Presets and QGL • Extruder and Z offset controls • iCloud Sync printer configs Contact us: support@jointcraft.app https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Joint Craft at 60% against JMStudio's 5%. Joint Craft also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). JMStudio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Joint Craft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JMStudio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Joint Craft holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of JMStudio's written reviews are positive against 60% of Joint Craft's.
JMStudio ships an update every 2 months, Joint Craft every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | JMStudio | Joint Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (28 ratings) | 4.3 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | 59.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 武汉尺子科技有限公司 | Snowcraft LLC |
Customer experience
JMStudio
Joint Craft
Bugs and requests
JMStudio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Joint Craft
Reported bugs
14 issues- Notifications not working
- SD card not working reliably
- Email support not responding
- Verification code not sending
- Camera stream requires workaround
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- Camera disconnecting
- Does not support Tailscale IPs
- Remote access not working
- Live activities not working
- Printer controls not working as expected
- Music bug (now fixed)
- Live activity gets stuck
- Push notifications only work when app is open
- Live activities don't show enough information
Requested features
12 requests- Better support for Bambulab printers
- AMS control (load/unload, color, type)
- Widget for lock screen showing drying status
- Support for Elegoo printers via Elegoo Link
- Full screen camera viewing
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- Cloud access via Bambu account linking
- Responsive font size for time remaining in widget
- Support for Prusa Connect
- Multi-cam dashboard for multiple printers
- Optimized live activity for watchOS 11
- Cheaper pro subscription
- More free widgets and live activities
In-app purchases
JMStudio
No in-app purchases
Joint Craft
- Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$15.991 Year
- Pro$29.99
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