Comparison

Prusa vs Snapmaker

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

Head to head
About

Prusa

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
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Key Features - Real-time overview of all your Prusa 3D printers in Prusa Connect - Remote printer management. Start, pause, or stop prints directly from the App - Temperature, speed, flow, and position control - Push notifications when prints finish, schedules color changes, and everything else - Integration with Printables.com - browse and start printing - EasyPrint integration - Slice wherever you are, directly from the Prusa App - Add new 3D printers to Prusa Connect using the App - Add and control Buddy3D cameras with all available features - Cloud and on-premises printer storage - NFC printer setup - Team management - Belt tuner - Easily accessible print queue - Focus on privacy and security We plan to keep adding useful new features over time. We would love to hear your feedback!

About

Snapmaker

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely. Start prints, capture time-lapses, and access tutorials and support directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Remote printing initiation
  • Time-lapse video recording
  • Access knowledge base
  • Contact support
Features
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A mobile app designed specifically for Snapmaker 3D printers. - Remote Printer Control: Monitor and control your 3D printer and print jobs anytime, anywhere. - Remote Monitoring: Watch and capture every printing moment in real time. - Remote Printing: Access files stored locally on your printer and start prints with just a tap. - Time-Lapse Recording: Create time-lapse videos to record and share your printing moments. - Knowledge Base: Browse tutorials and troubleshooting guides anytime. - Contact Support: Need help? Reach out to us directly through the Snapmaker App. Our team is ready to assist. We value every user’s feedback and ideas, and we’re committed to growing together with you. Learn more at www.snapmaker.com

Screenshots

Prusa4 screens
Snapmaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prusa at 4.0 against Snapmaker's 2.9. Prusa also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prusa holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Prusa's written reviews are positive against 29% of Snapmaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prusa ships an update every 5 weeks, Snapmaker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Prusa versus Snapmaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrusaSnapmaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (104 ratings) — better2.9 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews — better29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB85 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPrusa Research a.s.snapmaker

Customer experience

Prusa

All ratings89 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative24.7%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral18.0%
Negative31.0%

Snapmaker

All ratings43 ratings
Positive41.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative48.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative58.8%

In-app purchases

None

Prusa

No in-app purchases

None

Snapmaker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prusa free?
Prusa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snapmaker free?
Snapmaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prusa or Snapmaker?
Prusa is rated higher. Prusa averages 4.0 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Snapmaker averages 2.9 from 43 ratings.
Do Prusa or Snapmaker have ads?
Neither Prusa nor Snapmaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prusa or Snapmaker?
Prusa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Snapmaker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Prusa was updated on September 24, 2026 and Snapmaker on September 15, 2026.

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