ChipStation vs Flash Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChipStation
This utility app connects to a home device to resolve printer cartridge issues caused by firmware updates. It offers a small, smart, and simple solution for home and office use, updating chips quickly via Bluetooth.
- Resolves cartridge trouble from firmware updates
- Connects to ChipStation Home Device
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Automatic model reading
- Built-in operating instructions
- Fast chip updates (approx. 5 seconds)
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This app works with ChipStation Home Device which is designed to deal with cartridge trouble caused by printer firmware updates. --Features-- Small — Easy to store. Perfect for home and office use. Smart — Bluetooth connection. Automatic model reading. Simple — Built-in operating instructions. Speedy — Chip is updated in about 5 seconds.
Flash Maker
Manage your 3D printers remotely with this app. Monitor printer status, view live video feeds, and organize multiple devices into groups for a streamlined printing experience.
- Remote printer status check
- Live video monitoring
- Group management for multiple printers
- Convenient 3D printing control
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Flash Maker is a mobile app by Flashforge for easy 3D printer management. Check printer status anytime, monitor with remote video, and manage multiple printers in groups—making 3D printing smarter and more convenient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Flash Maker at 1.9 against ChipStation's 1.0. Flash Maker also leads on ratings volume (453 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flash Maker holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Maker has 453 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ChipStation ships an update every 5 weeks, Flash Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChipStation | Flash Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 1.9 (453 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 453 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Chipjet Technology Co., Ltd. | 浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
ChipStation
Flash Maker
Bugs and requests
ChipStation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Flash Maker
Reported bugs
6 issues- Can't connect device
- Can't register account
- Printer always shows as offline
- Camera feed doesn't work
- Frequent crashes
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- Logging in and connecting issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to switch between local network and cloud
- More control over printer (advanced hidden menu, more temps, ability to cancel one model if printing multiple)
- Add AI control of failed prints
- Add slicer functionality
- Add iPad support
In-app purchases
ChipStation
No in-app purchases
Flash Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChipStation free?
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Do ChipStation or Flash Maker have ads?
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