Comparison

Joint Craft vs Printer Tools App

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Printer Tools App

Manage and monitor all your 3D printers from a single dashboard. Get real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface for your printing workflow. Supports multiple printers, cameras, and file management.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring of print status and temperatures
  • Multi-printer dashboard
  • Seamless multi-camera support
  • File management and job queuing
  • Advanced performance insights and logs
  • Personalized light/dark mode interface
  • Optional add-ons and widgets
Features
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Printer Tools – Control and Monitor All Your 3D Printers in One Place Printer Tools is the ultimate app for managing and monitoring all your 3D printers from a single, unified dashboard. It delivers real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface designed to fit your workflow perfectly. Whether you manage one printer or an entire fleet, Printer Tools helps you stay in control — from print status and temperature to multicolor systems, cameras, and beyond. Key Features Real-Time Monitoring Stay updated with live metrics for each printer — including current layer, progress, print time, temperatures, fan speeds, lighting, and more. Monitor everything happening across multiple printers at once. Multi-Printer Dashboard Control all your 3D printers from one intuitive panel. View print status, filament usage, chamber conditions, and multicolor AMS details such as active colors, humidity, and temperature. Camera Integration Keep an eye on your prints in real time with seamless multi-camera support. Watch live feeds from one or multiple printers directly within the app. File Management Easily browse, upload, and organize print files ready for production. Manage storage, start new jobs, or queue upcoming prints with a single tap. Advanced Insights Access in-depth performance data and logs for each printer. Analyze print history, success rates, and detailed telemetry to optimize your workflow and reduce print failures. Personalized Interface Choose your preferred accent color and switch effortlessly between light and dark mode. Add-ons & Widgets Extend functionality with optional modules and interactive widgets for temperature, camera, and print progress. All Your Printers, One Control Center From casual makers to print farm operators, Printer Tools adapts to your needs. Combine precision, performance, and flexibility in a single app that turns your Apple device into a professional 3D printing command center. Available for: iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS Privacy Policy: https://printertools.app/privacy EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Joint Craft4 screens
Printer Tools App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Joint Craft at 4.3 against Printer Tools App's 2.3. Joint Craft also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 20%) and ads (none vs shown). Printer Tools App's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Joint Craft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Joint Craft holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joint Craft has 62 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Joint Craft's written reviews are positive against 20% of Printer Tools App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joint Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, Printer Tools App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Joint Craft versus Printer Tools App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoint CraftPrinter Tools App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (62 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings62 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnowcraft LLCJuan Gomez Mateos

Customer experience

Joint Craft

All ratings62 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral12.8%
Negative28.2%

Printer Tools App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Joint Craft

Subscriptions2
  • Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$29.99
7 purchases

Printer Tools App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$46.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donation - Coffee$1.99
  • Donation - Cake$5.99
  • Donation - Pizza$11.99
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  • Donation - Hamburger$16.99
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99

Questions

Is Joint Craft free?
Joint Craft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Printer Tools App free?
Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Joint Craft or Printer Tools App?
Joint Craft is rated higher. Joint Craft averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Printer Tools App averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Joint Craft or Printer Tools App have ads?
Printer Tools App shows ads; Joint Craft does not.
Which is updated more often, Joint Craft or Printer Tools App?
Joint Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, and Printer Tools App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Joint Craft was updated on September 27, 2026 and Printer Tools App on August 29, 2026.

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