Comparison

Prusa vs Slicer2

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

Slicer2

Features
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Slicer2 is a powerful 3D print slicer app for iPhone and iPad. Import STL files, configure print settings, preview sliced layers, and export ready-to-print G-code — all from your iOS device. Features: • Import STL files (binary and ASCII formats) • Interactive 3D model viewer • Layer-by-layer 2D slice preview with contours and infill • Customizable print settings: layer height, infill density, print speed, temperatures • G-code export compatible with most RepRap-based 3D printers • Sample model included to get started instantly Whether you're at your desk or on the go, Slicer2 gives you full control over your 3D print workflow right from your pocket.

Screenshots

Prusa4 screens
Slicer24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Prusa at Free against Slicer2's $1.99. Prusa also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Prusa is free to download; Slicer2 costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Prusa versus Slicer2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrusaSlicer2
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPrusa Research a.s.lionel emmerich

In-app purchases

None

Prusa

No in-app purchases

None

Slicer2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prusa free?
Prusa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slicer2 free?
Slicer2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prusa or Slicer2 have ads?
Neither Prusa nor Slicer2 shows ads.

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