Comparison

Flash Maker vs DCP Event Companion

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote printer status check
  • Live video monitoring
  • Group management for multiple printers
  • Convenient 3D printing control
Features
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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.

About

DCP Event Companion

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Informational app for Drive, Chip and Putt National Finalists.

Screenshots

Flash Maker3 screens
DCP Event Companion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DCP Event Companion at 10.0 against Flash Maker's 12.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Flash Maker versus DCP Event Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash MakerDCP Event Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (628 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings628 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司Masters Tournament Foundation, 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

DCP Event Companion

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flash Maker

No in-app purchases

None

DCP Event Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flash Maker free?
Flash Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DCP Event Companion free?
DCP Event Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flash Maker or DCP Event Companion have ads?
Neither Flash Maker nor DCP Event Companion shows ads.

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