ESC2 vs BamBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ESC2
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ESC2 establishes a connection through the Bluetooth of the mobile phone and the Bluetooth of the ESC, so as to realize the functions of adjusting the parameters of the ESC, viewing the data, and upgrading the firmware.
BamBuddy
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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 ā at home over your local network, on the go via your external address. The app switches automatically. MONITOR EVERYTHING LIVE ⢠Real-time status via WebSocket: progress, layers, remaining time ⢠Live camera feed for every printer ⢠Temperatures, fans, AMS units with filament colours and remaining percentages ⢠HMS error messages right on screen CONTROL SAFELY ⢠Pause, resume or stop prints ⢠Print speed and chamber light ⢠Manage the queue: start, reorder, cancel ⢠Archive with favourites and print history STATISTICS ⢠Success rate, print hours, filament usage, cost and energy ⢠Charts per filament type and per printer FREE AND PRO For free you monitor and control one printer with all the features above. BamBuddy Pro (subscription or one-time purchase, 7-day free trial) adds: ⢠Unlimited printers ā your whole print farm in one app ⢠AI Print Assistant: ask about your printer, get error codes explained and advice on failed prints ā fully on-device with Apple Intelligence, your data never leaves your device ⢠AI Insights: automatic analysis of your print statistics with concrete tips ⢠Smart notifications: instant alert when a print finishes, fails or your printer reports an error PRIVACY FIRST No account, no cloud, no tracking. The app only talks to your own server. Your API key is stored safely in the Keychain. Requires a running Bambuddy server (open source, free). SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION BamBuddy Pro is available as a monthly subscription (EUR 1.99 per month) or a yearly subscription (EUR 14.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial). A one-time lifetime purchase (EUR 29.99) is also available. 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; the account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel 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://bambuddy.web.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESC2 at none against BamBuddy's 3. ESC2 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BamBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ESC2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ESC2 | BamBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | é¹ ę | Lourens Alexander Pieter Meek |
In-app purchases
ESC2
No in-app purchases
BamBuddy
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$24.99









