# Joint Craft vs Printer Tools App

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joint Craft | Printer Tools App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-tools-app/id6745528803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snowcraft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554726742) | [Juan Gomez Mateos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691821887) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Printer Tools App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-tools-app/id6745528803)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $46.99 | per year |
| Donation - Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation - Cake | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation - Pizza | $11.99 | one-time |
| Donation - Hamburger | $16.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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