Printer Tools App vs BuildX AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
BuildX AR
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BuildX AR revolutionizes construction project management by combining Augmented Reality (AR) with BIM (Building Information Modeling) and ERP integration. Designed for architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers, BuildX AR helps visualize, inspect, and manage your building models in real-world environments – directly from your mobile device. Main features : 1. Augmented Reality for Construction Overlay 3D BIM models directly on-site using smartphones or tablets. Align virtual models with real-world conditions 2. BIM Model Viewer IFC model viewer on mobile with support for layers, elements, and categories. Offline access to models on-site 3. Issue Tracking Report construction issues with photo, note, and geolocation. Sync issues to a web dashboard or export to other tools (like Procore) 4. Model Comparison Compare planned BIM models with actual on-site progress. Detect deviations in real-time using AR overlay 5. Team Collaboration Share model views and issue reports among team members. Permission-based access (contractors, engineers, managers) 6. Cloud Synchronization Automatic model and data syncing between field and office. Web platform for model upload and issue management 7. Offline Mode Access and interact with models even without internet connection on-site 8. Photo Documentation with BIM Tagging. Take pictures linked to specific model elements. Useful for quality control and inspection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuildX AR at none against Printer Tools App's 7. BuildX AR also leads on ads (none vs shown). Printer Tools App's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. BuildX AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Printer Tools App | BuildX AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Gomez Mateos | Ronald Sunrise |
In-app purchases
Printer Tools App
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$46.991 Year
- Donation - Coffee$1.99
- Donation - Cake$5.99
- Donation - Pizza$11.99
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- Donation - Hamburger$16.99
- Lifetime Premium$69.99
BuildX AR
No in-app purchases
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