Comparison

JLCONE vs MakerOps

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

Head to head
About

JLCONE

This app provides a comprehensive platform for flexible manufacturing services, including PCB intelligent manufacturing, PCBA, 3D printing, and CNC machining. It offers features like live expert support, instant automated quotes, fast ordering, and transparent order tracking.

Highlights
  • Live expert support
  • Smart auto-pricing
  • Fast ordering
  • Transparent tracking
  • Integrated cloud storage
  • Business updates
Features
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JLCONE is a one-stop provider of flexible manufacturing services for the electronics and mechanical industries, specializing in PCB Intelligent Manufacturing, Stencil, PCBA Services, 3D Printing, and CNC Machining. We deliver high-quality solutions to our customers, offering fast delivery, customization, and a comprehensive one-stop service. - Live Expert Support Real-time chat with specialists to resolve technical or order issues instantly - Smart Auto-Pricing Get automated quotes in seconds by uploading design files - Fast Ordering Submit production files and place orders in minutes - Transparent Tracking Real-time updates on fabrication and shipping Push notifications for status changes - Integrated Tools Cloud storage for design files - Business Updates Stay informed about new capabilities and promotions The most efficient way to custom PCB / PCBA / 3D Printing / CNC - from prototype to mass production.

About

MakerOps

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MakerOps is the operations app for makerspaces, fab labs and shared workshops. It connects to your organization's MakerOps workspace: members and staff sign in with their workspace account. FOR MEMBERS • See the space's hours, announcements and upcoming events • Take trainings on your phone and track your credentials • Scan QR codes and NFC tags on machines, bins and tools • Show your credential code at the front desk • Sign waivers, borrow tools and collect pickups • Request items and follow your requests FOR STAFF • Log maintenance: check off a row of machines at once, add photos, or dictate what you did • Reported problems arrive with their photo and open straight into a task • Count, restock and flag low stock from a scan • Run the store desk: scan items, set prices and check members out • Check tools in and out with NFC tags or QR codes • Approve purchases and review members' item requests • See the staff schedule, swap or cover shifts, and clock in • Run training sessions and issue credentials from the floor • Unlock a machine controller over Bluetooth when the building's internet is down Dates and times always show in your space's time zone. Works on iPhone and iPad. MakerOps is built for organizations. You need a MakerOps workspace to sign in; start one at makerops.ai.

Screenshots

JLCONE4 screens
MakerOps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MakerOps at every 2 weeks against JLCONE's every 6 weeks. JLCONE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JLCONE ships an update every 6 weeks, MakerOps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JLCONE versus MakerOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJLCONEMakerOps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperjialichuangDaniel Brateris

In-app purchases

None

JLCONE

No in-app purchases

None

MakerOps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JLCONE free?
JLCONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MakerOps free?
MakerOps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JLCONE or MakerOps have ads?
Neither JLCONE nor MakerOps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JLCONE or MakerOps?
JLCONE ships an update every 6 weeks, and MakerOps every 2 weeks. Most recently, JLCONE was updated on November 4, 2026 and MakerOps on October 31, 2026.

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