Comparison

OneGlows vs BamBuddy

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

Head to head
About

OneGlows

Features
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Control Your OneGlows Like Never Before! Transform any environment with the official OneGlows companion app. Seamlessly pair with your OneGlows hardware and unlock the full potential of smart, responsive lighting that illuminates both surfaces and surrounding areas. CORE FEATURES • Bluetooth pairing with OneGlows hardware • Intuitive color wheel and brightness controls • Multiple lighting modes including Solid Color, Blink, and Timer • Synchronization across multiple devices LIGHTING MODES • Solid Mode | Perfect color control with brightness adjustment • Timer Mode | Automated countdowns with color indicators transitioning from green to yellow to red as the timer approaches zero • Custom Blink Mode | Personalized strobe effects and patterns CREATIVE CONTROL | Choose from the full spectrum of colors with precision controls. Set the perfect ambiance for any occasion: from vibrant entertainment lighting to subtle enhancement effects. The intuitive interface makes it easy to create stunning lighting displays instantly. UNIQUE LIGHTING EXPERIENCE | OneGlows devices create a full splash of illumination that lights both ground surfaces and surrounding areas, providing comprehensive lighting coverage that enhances visibility and creates dramatic visual effects perfect for nighttime activities. DEVICE COMPATIBILITY | Designed exclusively for OneGlows hardware. The app includes a built-in video tutorial for quick and easy pairing setup. Download now and illuminate your world with OneGlows!

About

BamBuddy

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with live status updates, camera feeds, and print management. Offers advanced features like AI assistance and smart notifications for a seamless printing experience.

Highlights
  • Live printer status and camera feed
  • Remote print control (pause, resume, stop)
  • Filament and error message monitoring
  • Print statistics and history
  • Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets
  • AI Print Assistant for error codes
Features
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BamBuddy is the companion app for your self-hosted Bambuddy server. Monitor and control your Bambu Lab 3D printers from iPhone and iPad: over your local network at home, via your remote address on the go. The app switches automatically. LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Live Activity with progress, finish time and a pause button, also in the Dynamic Island and StandBy • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen, with pause and chamber light without opening the app • Chamber light and BamBuddy in Control Center and on the Action button • Ask Siri: "How's my print in BamBuddy?" MONITOR EVERYTHING LIVE • Real-time status: progress, layers, time remaining and finish time • Live camera view, with a snapshot you can share instantly • Temperatures, fans and AMS units with filament colors • Filament overview: every spool on one screen, including what's running low • HMS error messages right in view CONTROL WITH CONFIDENCE • Pause, resume or stop prints • Print speed and chamber light • Manage the queue: start, reorder, cancel • Archive with favorites and print history STATISTICS • Success rate, print hours, filament usage, cost and energy • Charts by filament type and by printer FREE AND PRO The free version controls one printer, including widgets, Siri and all the features above. BamBuddy Pro (subscription or one-time purchase, 7-day free trial) adds: • Unlimited printers: your entire print farm in one app • Live Activity and Dynamic Island for every print • AI Print Assistant: explains error codes and gives advice on failed prints, fully on-device with Apple Intelligence • AI Insights: analysis of your print statistics with practical tips • Smart notifications: print finished or failed, printer error, filament running low PRIVACY FIRST No account, no cloud, no tracking. The app only talks to your own server. Your server token is stored securely in the Keychain. Available in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese. Requires a running Bambuddy server (open source, free). SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION BamBuddy Pro is available as a monthly subscription (EUR 1.99 per month) or an annual subscription (EUR 14.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial). There is also a one-time lifetime purchase (EUR 29.99). Prices may vary by country; the App Store shows the price in your currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wemeekit.nl/privacy/bambuddy/

Screenshots

OneGlows4 screens
BamBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BamBuddy at every 2 weeks against OneGlows's every 5 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. OneGlows sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BamBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneGlows ships an update every 5 months, BamBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OneGlows versus BamBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneGlowsBamBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB20 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJared EwingWeMeekIt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OneGlows

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

BamBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is OneGlows free?
OneGlows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BamBuddy free?
BamBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OneGlows or BamBuddy have ads?
Neither OneGlows nor BamBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OneGlows or BamBuddy?
OneGlows ships an update every 5 months, and BamBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, OneGlows was updated on October 30, 2026 and BamBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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