# QIDI Link vs EasyPrint extension

QIDI Link and EasyPrint extension both sit at 1.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 15% of QIDI Link's written reviews are positive against 0% of EasyPrint extension's. QIDI Link also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). EasyPrint extension's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.8 for QIDI Link against 1.7 for EasyPrint extension. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QIDI Link has 63 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of QIDI Link's written reviews are positive against 0% of EasyPrint extension's.

QIDI Link ships an update every 6 weeks, EasyPrint extension every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QIDI Link | EasyPrint extension |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qidi-link/id6476657588/reviews)** | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyprint-extension/id6746558922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **15.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 48 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhejiang Qidi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525046064) | [Prusa Research a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729557743) |

## What reviewers say

### QIDI Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qidi-link/id6476657588)

This platform allows remote connection and monitoring of specific 3D printers. Users can control printing remotely, preheat, pause, and access features like time-lapse photography and printing records. It simplifies 3D printer operation and maintenance.

**Highlights:** Remote printing, Real-time monitoring, Preheating and pausing, Time-lapse photography, Printing records, Printer calibration and maintenance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works after firmware update
- 👍 Can monitor prints remotely
- 👍 Expert mode for more printer info
- 👍 Basic functions work
- 👍 Can see print progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues / Account errors
- 🐛 Cannot add local printer via IP
- 🐛 App retired for newer machines
- 🐛 MAX 4 not listed
- 🐛 Logs out frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account errors
- Verification code expired or failed
- Cannot add local printer via IP
- QR code scanning failures
- App logs out frequently

**Requested features**

- Add support for newer QIDI machines
- Improve communication about updates
- Allow adding local printers via IP
- Fix QR code scanning issues
- Improve app stability


### EasyPrint extension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyprint-extension/id6746558922)

This extension allows a web application to connect to printers on your local network. It bypasses browser security restrictions that prevent direct access to printers without built-in security features, offering a more convenient way to send print jobs.

**Highlights:** Connects to local network printers, Bypasses browser security restrictions, Enables sending print jobs from web apps, Optional installation for convenience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QIDI Link free?

QIDI Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EasyPrint extension free?

EasyPrint extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QIDI Link or EasyPrint extension?

QIDI Link is rated higher. QIDI Link averages 1.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while EasyPrint extension averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do QIDI Link or EasyPrint extension have ads?

Neither QIDI Link nor EasyPrint extension shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QIDI Link or EasyPrint extension?

QIDI Link ships an update every 6 weeks, and EasyPrint extension every 2 weeks. Most recently, QIDI Link was updated on October 20, 2026 and EasyPrint extension on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*