# Joint Craft vs FTRunner

The clearest difference is rating: FTRunner at 5.0 against Joint Craft's 4.3. FTRunner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Joint Craft's advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joint Craft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FTRunner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FTRunner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joint Craft has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Joint Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, FTRunner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joint Craft | FTRunner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftrunner/id6756894829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snowcraft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554726742) | [MATTHEW GOLDBERG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863506612) |

## 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 |


### FTRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftrunner/id6756894829)

This app provides comprehensive statistics and live tracking for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) events and teams. Access team rankings, match history, OPR, and real-time event updates directly on your lock screen. It's designed for easy use at events with offline capabilities and a dark interface.

**Highlights:** Team stats, rankings, and match history, Live event tracking with Lock Screen updates, Real-time scores and rankings, Offline access with cached data, Dark interface for event readability, Search for teams and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FTRunner Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joint Craft free?

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

### Is FTRunner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joint Craft or FTRunner?

FTRunner is rated higher. Joint Craft averages 4.3 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while FTRunner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Joint Craft or FTRunner have ads?

Neither Joint Craft nor FTRunner shows ads.

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

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