Par vs Print Guardian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Par
Control multiple stage lights simultaneously with this app. Adjust colors, brightness, and strobe effects to create dynamic light shows for your performances. Manage your lighting setup effortlessly from your device.
- Grouped light control
- Adjustable colors
- Brightness control
- Strobe effect management
- Create light shows
- Remote performance lighting
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Our app is your ultimate stage lighting controller. With grouping control, you can seamlessly manage multiple lights, adjusting colors, brightness, and strobe effects. Create stunning light shows and transform your performances effortlessly, anytime, anywhere!
Print Guardian
Remotely monitor and manage your printer's maintenance with smart alerts and cleaning controls. Designed for DTF workflows, it helps prevent clogs and protect critical components, ensuring reliable operation.
- Remote printer status monitoring
- Maintenance alerts and notifications
- Trigger cleaning cycles remotely
- Real-time activity and readiness updates
- Simple gateway setup
- DTF workflow optimization
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PrintGuardian – Smart Monitoring for Your Printer Keep your printer running reliably—without the guesswork. PrintGuardian connects your printer to a dedicated PrintGuardian M5 gateway, giving you remote visibility and control over essential maintenance. Designed for UV/DT workflows, it helps reduce downtime, prevent clogs, and protect critical components like the print head. Key Features Remote Monitoring Check your printer’s status anytime, from anywhere. Stay informed whether you're in the workshop or away. Maintenance Alerts Get notified when your printer needs attention, so you can act before issues impact your prints. Cleaning Control Trigger cleaning cycles directly from the app to help keep your printer in optimal condition. Real-Time Updates Receive live status feedback, including activity and readiness, so you always know what your printer is doing. Simple Setup Pair your PrintGuardian M5 gateway and get started in minutes. How It Works PrintGuardian works with the PrintGuardian M5 gateway, which securely connects your printer to the app. Once paired, you can monitor and manage maintenance remotely with ease. Supported Devices xTool Apparel Printer xTool Apparel Printer Plus xTool Omni O1 (Single UV, Dual UV, DT/UV) (More devices may be supported in future updates) Why PrintGuardian? UV/DT printers require consistent care to perform at their best. Missing routine maintenance can lead to clogged print heads, inconsistent output, and costly downtime. PrintGuardian helps you stay ahead of these issues with timely alerts and easy access to maintenance controls—so your printer is always ready when you need it. Important Information A PrintGuardian M5 gateway is required to use this app Features and availability may vary depending on your device and setup PrintGuardian is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by xTool or Makeblock. xTool is a trademark of its respective owner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Print Guardian at 5.0 against Par's 2.7. Par's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Print Guardian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Par ships an update every 2 weeks, Print Guardian every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Par | Print Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SCY Manufacturing Inc. | Cuart Studios Inc. |
Customer experience
Par
Print Guardian
In-app purchases
Par
No in-app purchases
Print Guardian
No in-app purchases
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