3D Print Commander vs ToolScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Print Commander
This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts manage their filament materials, track usage, and log calibration and drying parameters. It offers Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration for enhanced control and efficiency.
- Effortless filament organization
- Precise material usage tracking
- Easy calibration parameters logging
- Detailed filament drying log
- Apple Watch support
- Shortcuts integration
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At 3D Print Commander, we've crafted the ultimate tool for managing your 3D printer filament materials with ease and efficiency. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, our app empowers you to gain complete control over your materials, optimizing and streamlining your workflow every step of the way. Here's how we make a difference: - **Effortless Filament Management**: Our intuitive system lets you organize and categorize your entire filament library seamlessly. Store essential details such as color, type, and weight in one easily accessible spot, simplifying your material management. - **Precise Material Usage Tracking**: Never be caught off guard in the middle of a project. With our precise tracking, you can monitor your filament consumption and keep a close eye on your inventory levels, ensuring you're always prepared. - **Easy Calibration Parameters Tracking**: Stabilize and enhance the quality of your prints by recording and recalling essential calibration settings like temperature and speed, allowing you to achieve consistent results effortlessly. - **Detailed Filament Drying Log**: Maintain the integrity and reliability of your prints by keeping a comprehensive log of your filament drying processes. Record drying times and conditions accurately to ensure top-tier print quality. - **Apple Watch Support**: Access vital information quickly and easily right from your wrist, ensuring that you stay informed and in control on-the-go. - **Shortcuts Integration**: Seamlessly integrate with the Shortcuts App to harness the power of Siri and Apple Intelligence, making your experience even more straightforward and efficient. Stay connected across all your Apple devices with iCloud syncing, ensuring your data is always up-to-date and accessible. Simplify your 3D printing process with 3D Print Commander, where control and creativity come together effortlessly.
ToolScanner
Design and generate custom 3D printable storage solutions for any item. Easily create perfect-fit holders, boxes, and baseplates for tools, kitchenware, or craft supplies. Get ready-to-print STL files in seconds.
- Create custom holders for any item
- Design storage boxes and baseplates
- Generate STL files for 3D printing
- Use photos or dimensions for design
- Preview and adjust designs before printing
- Organize tools, kitchenware, and supplies
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Transform your workspace, kitchen, or garage with custom Gridfinity storage. Create perfect-fit holders for tools, kitchen utensils, craft supplies, or anything else you need to organize. Just take a picture or set dimensions, and get a ready-to-print STL file in seconds. You can create default Gridfinity boxes, baseplates and custom tool inserts with just a few taps! Features: • Create custom holders for anything • Tools, kitchen utensils, craft supplies • Take a picture or set dimensions • Preview and adjust before printing • Design storage boxes and baseplates • Custom sizes for any space • Perfect for drawers, shelves, or walls • Organize anything from screws to spices • Export and print • Get STL files instantly • Works with any 3D printer • Share your designs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 3D Print Commander at 5.0 against ToolScanner's 4.0. 3D Print Commander also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). ToolScanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. ToolScanner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 3D Print Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D Print Commander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
3D Print Commander ships an update every 5 weeks, ToolScanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Print Commander | ToolScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Volker Schmitt | Jan Halozan |
Customer experience
3D Print Commander
ToolScanner
In-app purchases
3D Print Commander
No in-app purchases
ToolScanner
- 50 Credits$0.99
- 250 Credits$3.99
- 1000 Credits$12.99
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