Comparison

Prusa vs Magic Jimmy

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

Magic Jimmy

This app helps young creators bring their 3D printing ideas to life. It offers a library of models, easy print preparation, and direct control of compatible 3D printers. Designed for beginners and families, it makes 3D creation accessible and fun.

Highlights
  • 3D Model Library
  • Easy Print Preparation
  • Printer Connection & Control
  • Friendly User Interface
  • Learning Through Making
Features
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Magic Jimmy – Magic Your Ideas into Life Magic Jimmy empowers young creators to explore the world of 3D printing in a simple, safe, and creative way. Designed to work with Magic Jimmy 3D printers, the app helps transform imagination into real objects. From discovering fun models to preparing and managing prints, Magic Jimmy makes the 3D printing experience accessible for beginners and families. Key Features • 3D Model Library Explore a collection of creative and beginner-friendly models designed for learning and fun. • Easy Print Preparation Prepare models for printing through a simplified workflow suitable for new makers. • Printer Connection & Control Connect your Magic Jimmy printer and manage the printing process directly from the app. • Friendly User Experience A clean and intuitive interface designed to make creativity easy to explore. • Learning Through Making 3D printing encourages creativity, design thinking, and hands-on learning. Designed to Inspire Creativity Magic Jimmy was created with a simple idea: every child has the potential to create something magical. By turning ideas into physical objects, young creators can experience the excitement of building something from their imagination. The name Magic Jimmy reflects this spirit — combining imagination, curiosity, and the joy of making. Our Mission To help young creators transform sparks of imagination into real creations through friendly and accessible technology. Start Creating Today Discover ideas, explore models, and bring imagination to life with Magic Jimmy. Magic Your Ideas into Life.

Screenshots

Prusa4 screens
Magic Jimmy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Jimmy at 100% against Prusa's 50%. Prusa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Magic Jimmy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Prusa asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prusa holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prusa has 117 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Prusa's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Jimmy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prusa ships an update every 5 weeks, Magic Jimmy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Prusa versus Magic Jimmy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrusaMagic Jimmy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (117 ratings) — better3.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB121 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPrusa Research a.s.YTD CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Prusa

All ratings117 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral18.1%
Negative31.4%

Magic Jimmy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Prusa

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Magic Jimmy

One-time4
  • AI service$2.99
  • Value Pack: 100 Credits$4.99
  • Pro Pack: 350 Credits$14.99
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  • Mega Pack: 800 Credits$34.99

Questions

Is Prusa free?
Prusa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Jimmy free?
Magic Jimmy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prusa or Magic Jimmy?
Prusa is rated higher. Prusa averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Magic Jimmy averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Prusa or Magic Jimmy have ads?
Neither Prusa nor Magic Jimmy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prusa or Magic Jimmy?
Prusa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Magic Jimmy every 2 months. Most recently, Prusa was updated on October 25, 2026 and Magic Jimmy on October 24, 2026.

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