Comparison

Resin Control vs Printer Tools App

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

Head to head
About

Resin Control

Control your 3D resin printer remotely from your iOS device. Monitor prints in real-time, transfer files wirelessly, and manage your printing projects with ease. Features include live camera feeds, print history, and multi-printer support.

Highlights
  • Real-time printer status monitoring
  • Wireless file transfer
  • Live camera video and snapshots
  • Print control (start, pause, resume, stop)
  • Print history tracking
  • Multi-printer support
  • Resin inventory control
Features
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Transform your iOS device into a powerful control center for your 3D resin printer. Resin Control offers seamless wireless connectivity and comprehensive monitoring capabilities for your 3D printing projects. Take complete control of your 3D printer from anywhere in your local network. Monitor prints in real-time, manage files, and ensure perfect results every time. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time printer status monitoring • Wireless file transfer (.ctb, .gcode and .goo files) • Live camera video and snapshots • Print control (start, pause, resume, stop) • Print history tracking • Multi-printer support • iPad optimization with dedicated interface • Inventory control of your resins ADVANCED CAPABILITIES: • Instant printer discovery on local network • Real-time print progress tracking • Comprehensive printer status information • Easy file management system • Camera monitoring with live feed and snapshot • Intuitive print controls • Detailed print history • Customizable settings with notifications Perfect for: • 3D printing enthusiasts • Professional makers • Design studios • Educational institutions • Prototype developers • Anyone with a compatible 3D resin printer Compatible with printers supporting the SDCP (Smart Device Control Protocol) protocol. Download now and take your 3D printing experience to the next level. Any feedback is always welcome in our website. Enjoy!

About

Printer Tools App

Manage and monitor all your 3D printers from a single dashboard. Get real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface for your printing workflow. Supports multiple printers, cameras, and file management.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring of print status and temperatures
  • Multi-printer dashboard
  • Seamless multi-camera support
  • File management and job queuing
  • Advanced performance insights and logs
  • Personalized light/dark mode interface
  • Optional add-ons and widgets
Features
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Printer Tools – Control and Monitor All Your 3D Printers in One Place Printer Tools is the ultimate app for managing and monitoring all your 3D printers from a single, unified dashboard. It delivers real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface designed to fit your workflow perfectly. Whether you manage one printer or an entire fleet, Printer Tools helps you stay in control — from print status and temperature to multicolor systems, cameras, and beyond. Key Features Real-Time Monitoring Stay updated with live metrics for each printer — including current layer, progress, print time, temperatures, fan speeds, lighting, and more. Monitor everything happening across multiple printers at once. Multi-Printer Dashboard Control all your 3D printers from one intuitive panel. View print status, filament usage, chamber conditions, and multicolor AMS details such as active colors, humidity, and temperature. Camera Integration Keep an eye on your prints in real time with seamless multi-camera support. Watch live feeds from one or multiple printers directly within the app. File Management Easily browse, upload, and organize print files ready for production. Manage storage, start new jobs, or queue upcoming prints with a single tap. Advanced Insights Access in-depth performance data and logs for each printer. Analyze print history, success rates, and detailed telemetry to optimize your workflow and reduce print failures. Personalized Interface Choose your preferred accent color and switch effortlessly between light and dark mode. Add-ons & Widgets Extend functionality with optional modules and interactive widgets for temperature, camera, and print progress. All Your Printers, One Control Center From casual makers to print farm operators, Printer Tools adapts to your needs. Combine precision, performance, and flexibility in a single app that turns your Apple device into a professional 3D printing command center. Available for: iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS Privacy Policy: https://printertools.app/privacy EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Resin Control4 screens
Printer Tools App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Resin Control at 80% against Printer Tools App's 29%. Resin Control also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Printer Tools App's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence 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

Printer Tools App is free to download; Resin Control costs $2.99 up front. Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Resin Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Resin Control holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resin Control has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Resin Control's written reviews are positive against 29% of Printer Tools App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Resin Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Printer Tools App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Resin Control versus Printer Tools App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResin ControlPrinter Tools App
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (22 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Soria MartinezJuan Gomez Mateos

Customer experience

Resin Control

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

Printer Tools App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Resin Control

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Printer Tools App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$46.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donation - Coffee$1.99
  • Donation - Cake$5.99
  • Donation - Pizza$11.99
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  • Donation - Hamburger$16.99
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99

Questions

Is Resin Control free?
Resin Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer Tools App free?
Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Resin Control or Printer Tools App?
Resin Control is rated higher. Resin Control averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Printer Tools App averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Resin Control or Printer Tools App have ads?
Printer Tools App shows ads; Resin Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Resin Control or Printer Tools App?
Resin Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Printer Tools App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Resin Control was updated on October 18, 2026 and Printer Tools App on October 14, 2026.

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