Snapmaker vs 3Dcalc+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snapmaker
Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely. Start prints, capture time-lapses, and access tutorials and support directly from your mobile device.
- Remote printer control
- Real-time monitoring
- Remote printing initiation
- Time-lapse video recording
- Access knowledge base
- Contact support
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A mobile app designed specifically for Snapmaker 3D printers. - Remote Printer Control: Monitor and control your 3D printer and print jobs anytime, anywhere. - Remote Monitoring: Watch and capture every printing moment in real time. - Remote Printing: Access files stored locally on your printer and start prints with just a tap. - Time-Lapse Recording: Create time-lapse videos to record and share your printing moments. - Knowledge Base: Browse tutorials and troubleshooting guides anytime. - Contact Support: Need help? Reach out to us directly through the Snapmaker App. Our team is ready to assist. We value every user’s feedback and ideas, and we’re committed to growing together with you. Learn more at www.snapmaker.com
3Dcalc+
This app helps makers, designers, and 3D printing businesses accurately calculate project costs. It considers materials, print time, and power consumption to provide clear quotes, saving time and avoiding surprises in estimates.
- Calculate project costs
- Consider materials
- Estimate print time
- Factor in power consumption
- Generate clear quotes
- Track expenses
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3DCalc+ is the essential tool for makers, designers, and 3D printing businesses. Quickly and accurately calculate the real cost of your projects, considering materials, print time, and power consumption. No more guessing how much a part costs to print — with 3DCalc+, you’ll have a clear quote before you start. Who is 3DCalc+ for? • Makers printing at home who want to track expenses. • Freelancers and 3D designers preparing quotes for clients. • 3D printing businesses that need transparency and speed in their costs. With 3DCalc+, you’ll have full control of your expenses, save time, and avoid surprises in your estimates. Download it now and manage your 3D business more easily.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3Dcalc+ at 100% against Snapmaker's 29%. 3Dcalc+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Snapmaker's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (43 vs 7). 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
Snapmaker is free to download; 3Dcalc+ costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
3Dcalc+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapmaker has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Snapmaker's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3Dcalc+'s.
Snapmaker ships an update every 4 weeks, 3Dcalc+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snapmaker | 3Dcalc+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (43 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | snapmaker | Juan Jose Coll Garcia |
Customer experience
Snapmaker
3Dcalc+
In-app purchases
Snapmaker
No in-app purchases
3Dcalc+
No in-app purchases
