# Prusa vs 3DCDesign

The clearest difference is rating: 3DCDesign at 5.0 against Prusa's 4.0. Prusa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (117 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3DCDesign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Prusa asks for nothing beyond the download.

3DCDesign holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prusa has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Prusa ships an update every 5 weeks, 3DCDesign every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prusa | 3DCDesign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prusa/id6477531937/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dcdesign/id6621198431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 102 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prusa Research a.s.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729557743) | [Earl Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650523355) |

## What reviewers say

### Prusa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prusa/id6477531937)

Monitor and manage your 3D printers remotely. Control print parameters, receive notifications for print status, and integrate with model repositories and slicing software. Easily add new printers and cameras, with options for cloud or on-premises storage.

**Highlights:** Real-time printer overview, Remote print management, Temperature, speed, flow control, Push notifications, Printables.com integration, EasyPrint slicing integration, NFC printer setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔔 Push notifications for finished prints
- 🔍 Ability to monitor printers and print status
- 🌟 Overall great user experience and functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐞 Bugs and glitches, including issues with offline printers
- 📷 Lack of camera support and monitoring
- 🔍 Suboptimal design for single-printer users
- 🔧 Missing features compared to the website, such as file uploads and statistics


### 3DCDesign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dcdesign/id6621198431)

Manage your 3D printing workflow locally. Track printer profiles, print jobs, materials, and customer records. Access resources for planning and troubleshooting prints, with tools for estimates and reports.

**Highlights:** Printer profile management, Material inventory tracking, Print job logging, Cost and speed estimates, Local gallery organization, Printer references and guides, Optional local printer connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3DCDesign App - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 3DCDesign App - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prusa free?

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

### Is 3DCDesign free?

3DCDesign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prusa or 3DCDesign?

3DCDesign is rated higher. Prusa averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while 3DCDesign averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Prusa or 3DCDesign have ads?

Neither Prusa nor 3DCDesign shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prusa or 3DCDesign?

Prusa ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3DCDesign every 2 months. Most recently, Prusa was updated on October 25, 2026 and 3DCDesign on October 25, 2026.

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