# Joint Craft vs PandaWatch

The clearest difference is rating: PandaWatch at 5.0 against Joint Craft's 4.3. PandaWatch also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Joint Craft's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PandaWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joint Craft has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Joint Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, PandaWatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joint Craft | PandaWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joint-craft-3d-printer-app/id6455888249/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandawatch/id6758112923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snowcraft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554726742) | [Michael Saunders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867398869) |

## 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 |


### PandaWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandawatch/id6758112923)

Monitor all your 3D printers from one place, anywhere. Get live camera feeds, temperature readings, filament status, and error alerts. Integrates seamlessly with your Bambu Lab account for zero setup.

**Highlights:** Live camera feeds, Temperature monitoring, Filament status, Error alerts, Zero-setup fleet monitoring, Apple Watch app, Home screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PandaWatch Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joint Craft free?

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

### Is PandaWatch free?

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

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

PandaWatch is rated higher. Joint Craft averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while PandaWatch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Joint Craft or PandaWatch have ads?

Neither Joint Craft nor PandaWatch shows ads.

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

Joint Craft ships an update every 3 weeks, and PandaWatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Joint Craft was updated on October 22, 2026 and PandaWatch on October 14, 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.*