ChipStation vs Printer Buddy
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.
Printer Buddy
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【核心功能】 芯片检测：快速识别芯片参数，确保设备兼容性 一键烧录：自动/手动/脱机模式，高效完成固件写入 固件升级：实时推送最新版本，保障芯片性能与安全性 多设备支持：可多设备同时进行连接、升级操作 日志记录：完整保存操作记录，便于问题追踪与审计 【应用场景】 工程师现场调试与批量生产 设备维护人员固件升级 【优势特点】 简洁直观的交互界面 企业级数据加密传输 注：需配合指定硬件设备使用
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Printer Buddy at every 4 days against ChipStation's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChipStation ships an update every 5 weeks, Printer Buddy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChipStation | Printer Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Chipjet Technology Co., Ltd. | Guangzhou Caisheng E - Commerce Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
ChipStation
No in-app purchases
Printer Buddy
No in-app purchases
