PrintLapse vs Sci
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PrintLapse
This app captures timelapses of your 3D prints by listening for beep sounds from your printer. It automatically takes snapshots at each layer change, storing them on your device for easy compilation and viewing.
- Capture 3D print timelapses
- Detects layer changes via printer beeps
- Automatic snapshot capture
- Smart rotation for viewing
- Background noise differentiation
- Image storage on device
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Capture timelapses of your 3D prints using just your phone. How It Works: PrintLapse cleverly utilizes your mobile device's microphone to detect specific beep sounds emitted by your 3D printer. Each beep, signaling a layer change, prompts the app to capture a snapshot. Ease of Use: 1. Download PrintLapse and tailor your 3D printer's slicer software to emit a beep at each layer change. 2. Open PrintLapse and let it learn the beep sound. 3. Hit "START CAPTURE" and watch as the app seamlessly records each stage of your print. Features & Benefits: - Smart rotation for hassle-free viewing in any orientation. - Background noise differentiation to ensure the app focuses solely on your printer's beeps. - Storage of images on your device for easy access and compilation. Get Started Today: For a detailed step-by-step guide on optimizing your PrintLapse experience, visit https://shiningmuffin.com/projects/printlapse/
Sci
Customize your home screen with a calculator widget featuring 16 unique sci-fi themes. Enjoy futuristic aesthetics and sounds, transforming your device into a futuristic interface with a simple tap.
- 16 sci-fi themes
- Home screen widget
- Tap to switch themes
- Futuristic sounds
- iPhone and iPad support
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Enjoy the beautiful looks and sounds of 16 sci-fi styles on your home screen with this calculator widget. Just add the widget to your home screen and tap the top text area to scroll and switch themes. Make your iPhone or iPad look and sound like a device from the future.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sci at 5.0 against PrintLapse's 1.0. Sci also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). PrintLapse's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
PrintLapse costs $2.99 and Sci $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sci holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
PrintLapse ships an update weekly, Sci every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrintLapse | Sci |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shining Muffin LLC | NSTE, LLC |
Customer experience
PrintLapse
Sci
In-app purchases
PrintLapse
No in-app purchases
Sci
No in-app purchases
