Comparison

CleanQR vs BamBuddy

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

Head to head
About

CleanQR

Features
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Too many QR code scanning apps are inundated with various advertisements and push notifications, affecting your user experience. Try the all-new "Clean Scan" for a clear scanning experience: 0 advertisements, pure and popup-free. We understand how annoying advertisements and pop-ups can be, so we have eliminated any form of ads or pop-ups from the very beginning, allowing you to focus on using the scan feature. Sleek and lightweight, efficient scanning. The interface is simple and streamlined, with instant startup and quicker scanning for enhanced efficiency. Data security, scan with confidence. We strictly adhere to privacy agreements, never collecting, storing, or leaking any of your scanning data. Your information security is guaranteed. Experience the refreshing scanning process for yourself, and kickstart an efficient life with Clean Scan! Download and use it now to bid farewell to all sorts of advertising pop-ups. Here are the code types we support: From the album for: Aztec Codabar Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 Data Matrix EAN-8 EAN-13 Interleaved Two of Five (ITF) MaxiCode PDF417 QR Code RSS 14 RSS Expanded UPC-A UPC-E UPC/EAN extension From camera for: QR Code EAN-13 EAN-8 PDF417 UPC-E Code 39 Code 39 Mod 43 Code 93 Code 128 Data Matrix ITF-14 Aztec Interleaved 2 of 5 Human Body (iOS 13+) Cat Body (iOS 13+) Dog Body (iOS 13+) Salient Object (iOS 13+) Codabar GS1 DataBar GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Limited Micro QR (iOS 15+) Micro PDF417 (iOS 15+)

About

BamBuddy

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with live status updates, camera feeds, and print management. Features include lock screen widgets, Siri integration, and detailed statistics. Offers advanced AI features and multi-printer support with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Live printer status and camera feed
  • Lock screen widgets and Dynamic Island integration
  • Remote print control (pause, resume, stop)
  • Filament inventory and usage tracking
  • Print statistics and success rate
  • AI print monitoring and error analysis (Pro)
Features
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BamBuddy is the companion app for your self-hosted Bambuddy server. Monitor and control your Bambu Lab 3D printers from iPhone and iPad: over your local network at home, via your remote address on the go. The app switches automatically. LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Live Activity with progress, finish time and a pause button, also in the Dynamic Island and StandBy • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen, with pause and chamber light without opening the app • Chamber light and BamBuddy in Control Center and on the Action button • Ask Siri: "How's my print in BamBuddy?" MONITOR EVERYTHING LIVE • Real-time status: progress, layers, time remaining and finish time • Live camera view, with a snapshot you can share instantly • Temperatures, fans and AMS units with filament colors • Filament overview: every spool on one screen, including what's running low • HMS error messages right in view CONTROL WITH CONFIDENCE • Pause, resume or stop prints • Print speed and chamber light • Manage the queue: start, reorder, cancel • Archive with favorites and print history STATISTICS • Success rate, print hours, filament usage, cost and energy • Charts by filament type and by printer FILAMENT INVENTORY • All your spools from Spoolman or Bambuddy's inventory, with remaining weight • Link a spool to an AMS slot; Bambuddy tracks usage per print (Pro) NEW IN 1.4 • Apple Watch app with complications • Klipper, Prusa, OctoPrint and Elegoo printers, no server needed • AI print monitoring and first-layer check (Pro) • Cost per print, share cards and model search FREE AND PRO The free version controls one printer, including widgets, Siri and all the features above. BamBuddy Pro (subscription or one-time purchase, 7-day free trial) adds: • Unlimited printers: your entire print farm in one app • Live Activity and Dynamic Island for every print • AI Print Assistant: explains error codes and gives advice on failed prints, fully on-device with Apple Intelligence • AI Insights: analysis of your print statistics with practical tips • Smart notifications: print finished or failed, printer error, filament running low PRIVACY FIRST No account, no cloud, no tracking. Your print data stays between the app, your server and your printers. Model search contacts Printables only when you use it. Your server token is stored securely in the Keychain. Available in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese. Bambu Lab printers require a running Bambuddy server (open source, free). SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION BamBuddy Pro is available as a monthly subscription (EUR 1.99 per month) or an annual subscription (EUR 14.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial). There is also a one-time lifetime purchase (EUR 29.99). Prices may vary by country; the App Store shows the price in your currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wemeekit.nl/privacy/bambuddy/

Screenshots

CleanQR3 screens
BamBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CleanQR at none against BamBuddy's 3. CleanQR also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). BamBuddy's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads 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. BamBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CleanQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CleanQR ships an update every 5 days, BamBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CleanQR versus BamBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanQRBamBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopervoidcatWeMeekIt

In-app purchases

None

CleanQR

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BamBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is CleanQR free?
CleanQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BamBuddy free?
BamBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CleanQR or BamBuddy have ads?
Neither CleanQR nor BamBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CleanQR or BamBuddy?
CleanQR ships an update every 5 days, and BamBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, CleanQR was updated on October 30, 2026 and BamBuddy on November 6, 2026.

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