# PHECDA vs Joint Craft

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Joint Craft at 60% against PHECDA's 0%. Joint Craft also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (63 vs 7). PHECDA'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. PHECDA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Joint Craft holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joint Craft has 63 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PHECDA's written reviews are positive against 60% of Joint Craft's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PHECDA | Joint Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phecda/id6449028786/reviews) | **[4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **59.6% 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 | 81 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [东 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1433369763) | [Snowcraft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554726742) |

## What reviewers say

### PHECDA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phecda/id6449028786)

Create and edit images for laser engraving. Upload your designs directly to compatible laser engraving machines for precise crafting. Ideal for hobbyists and creators looking to personalize projects.

**Highlights:** Image editing tools, Design upload to laser engravers, Support for laser engraving machines, User-friendly interface, Project personalization

**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 PHECDA free?

PHECDA 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, PHECDA or Joint Craft?

Joint Craft is rated higher. PHECDA averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Joint Craft averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do PHECDA or Joint Craft have ads?

Neither PHECDA nor Joint Craft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PHECDA or Joint Craft?

PHECDA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Joint Craft every 3 weeks. Most recently, PHECDA was updated on October 4, 2026 and Joint Craft on October 10, 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.*