Flash Maker vs Merkel Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Merkel Connect
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Wondering how to quickly and easily find out what's going on around City of Merkel? Look no further than Merkel Connect to receive the latest alerts on road closures, weather alerts, events and so much more! In addition to notifications, you'll have easy access to commonly used resources from the City!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flash Maker at monthly against Merkel Connect's every 2 months. Flash Maker also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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.
Flash Maker ships an update monthly, Merkel Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flash Maker | Merkel Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (632 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 632 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司 | GOGov, Inc. |
Bugs and 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
Merkel Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flash Maker
No in-app purchases
Merkel Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flash Maker free?
Is Merkel Connect free?
Do Flash Maker or Merkel Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flash Maker or Merkel Connect?
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