Comparison

3DPrintCheck vs Polar Cloud

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

Head to head
About

3DPrintCheck

Features
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Track your 3D printer and get alerts if potential failure.

About

Polar Cloud

Monitor and manage your 3D printers remotely from your mobile device. View live camera feeds, start prints, and upload files from anywhere. This app streamlines 3D printing workflows for hobbyists, educators, and print farm operators.

Highlights
  • Remote printer monitoring
  • Live camera feeds
  • Print job management
  • File uploading (STL, OBJ, 3MF, G-code)
  • Cloud-based slicing
  • AI photo to 3D model conversion
  • Multi-printer management
Features
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Polar Cloud brings connected 3D printing to your pocket. Monitor your printers, manage jobs, view live camera feeds, and start prints from anywhere using a fast mobile experience built for modern 3D printing workflows. Whether you’re managing a classroom, running a print farm, or checking a hobby print from the couch, Polar Cloud makes it easy to stay connected to your printers without being tied to a desktop computer. Key Features • Monitor live printer status and progress • View printer camera feeds remotely • Start, pause, and manage prints from your phone • Upload STL, OBJ, 3MF, and G-code files • Access cloud-based slicing workflows • Manage multiple printers in one place • Receive print notifications and updates • Organize printers, groups, and classrooms AI Photo to 3D Model: Turn real-world objects into printable 3D models in seconds. Simply snap a photo with your phone, generate a 3D model using AI, and send it directly to your printer from the app. It’s one of the fastest ways to go from idea to printed object. Built for Connected Printing: Traditional 3D printing workflows rely on SD cards, USB drives, and local networks. Polar Cloud replaces disconnected workflows with a modern cloud-based platform designed for remote access and real-time visibility. Your printers, files, and workflows stay connected wherever you are. This app uses Apple Standard EULA terms you can find at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3DPrintCheck3 screens
Polar Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3DPrintCheck at none against Polar Cloud's 2. 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. Polar Cloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 3DPrintCheck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
3DPrintCheck versus Polar Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3DPrintCheckPolar Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoding Minds, Inc.Polar Cloud

In-app purchases

None

3DPrintCheck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Polar Cloud

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year

Questions

Is 3DPrintCheck free?
3DPrintCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polar Cloud free?
Polar Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3DPrintCheck or Polar Cloud have ads?
Neither 3DPrintCheck nor Polar Cloud shows ads.

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