Comparison

Prusa vs Printably

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

Printably

Create and refine 3D models for printing or animation with AI tools. Generate models from text or images, add textures, and optimize geometry. Suitable for beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • AI Text to 3D Model generation
  • AI Image to 3D Model conversion
  • Multi-image 3D model generation
  • AI texture application
  • Mesh remeshing and optimization
  • Automatic rigging for characters
Features
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Printably: 3d printing models is an AI-powered 3D modeling app that makes it easy to create, refine, and prepare models for 3D printing. Whether you're designing prototypes, game assets, or custom printable objects, Printably: 3d printing models provides powerful AI tools to help you build high-quality 3D models in just a few taps. Turn simple text prompts or images into detailed 3D models, enhance them with AI-generated textures, optimize mesh quality, and prepare them for animation or 3D printing. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, Printably: 3d printing models simplifies every step of the 3D creation process. Key Features of Printably: 3d printing models: • 3D Printing
Create models ready for 3D printing and export them in supported formats to bring your digital designs into the real world. • Text to 3D
Describe your idea with a text prompt and instantly generate a detailed AI-powered 3D model with Printably: 3d printing models. • Image to 3D
Upload a photo and transform it into a realistic 3D model suitable for printing, editing, or creative projects. • Multi Image to 3D – Use multiple images from different angles for more accurate 3D generation. • AI Texture
Automatically apply high-quality textures and realistic materials to give your 3D models a polished appearance. • Remesh
Improve mesh structure, clean geometry, and optimize your models for smoother editing, rendering, and 3D printing. • Auto Rigging
Automatically rig compatible 3D characters and prepare them for posing and animation workflow. Pro Features & Subscription Plans in Printably: 3d printing models: Pro Features: • Text to 3D Model • Image to 3D Model • Multi image to 3d • AI Texture Generation • Remesh Optimization • Auto Rigging Subscription Plans: • Weekly: $9.99/week • Monthly: $24.99/month • Yearly: $39.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after purchase confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple ID account settings. Functional Links: Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/qamar-techprivacypolicy/home Terms & Conditions:https://sites.google.com/view/qamartechterms/home

Screenshots

Prusa4 screens
Printably4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prusa at 50% against Printably's 0%. Prusa also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Printably sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Prusa asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prusa holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prusa has 117 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Prusa's written reviews are positive against 0% of Printably's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prusa ships an update every 5 weeks, Printably every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Prusa versus Printably: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrusaPrintably
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (117 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB36 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPrusa Research a.s.Qamar Ali Khan

Customer experience

Prusa

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

Printably

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Prusa

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Printably

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Pack$7.99
  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Prusa free?
Prusa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printably free?
Printably is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prusa or Printably?
Prusa is rated higher. Prusa averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Printably averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Prusa or Printably have ads?
Neither Prusa nor Printably shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prusa or Printably?
Prusa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Printably every 2 months. Most recently, Prusa was updated on November 4, 2026 and Printably on November 10, 2026.

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