Comparison

Printer Tools App vs 3D Maker's Bench Pro

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

Head to head
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

About

3D Maker's Bench Pro

Organize and track your 3D printer filament inventory with a streamlined workflow. Monitor spool details like color, material, and remaining length visually. Make informed purchasing decisions and know your filament status before every print.

Highlights
  • Track filament by color, supplier, material, and dimensions
  • Monitor remaining length in meters and percentage
  • Built-in supplier list with logos
  • Support for various material types (PLA, PETG, ABS, etc.)
  • Customizable filament diameter
  • Quick access to supplier websites
Features
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3D Maker's Bench Pro helps you organise and measure your 3D printer filament inventory with a clean, fast workflow. Track every spool with colour, supplier, material type, diameter, weight, and spool dimensions. See remaining length in metres and a clear visual indicator at a glance. No additional software is needed to connect to your printer—everything runs locally on your mobile device. Key features: • Add, edit, and delete filaments • Update the remaining filament easily no need to weigh the spool • Built‑in supplier list with logos • Material types: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, ASA, Nylon, PVA • Default 1.75mm diameter with custom sizes • Remaining length in metres and percentage • Quick access to supplier websites Keep your spools organised, know what’s left before each print, and make smarter purchasing decisions. Terms of Use: https://candco.com.au/3d-makers-bench-pro/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Printer Tools App4 screens
3D Maker's Bench Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Maker's Bench Pro at 3.0 against Printer Tools App's 2.3. 3D Maker's Bench Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Printer Tools App's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and 3D Maker's Bench Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Maker's Bench Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Printer Tools App's written reviews are positive against 0% of 3D Maker's Bench Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer Tools App ships an update every 2 weeks, 3D Maker's Bench Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Printer Tools App versus 3D Maker's Bench Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter Tools App3D Maker's Bench Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Gomez MateosPETER CHODYRA

Customer experience

Printer Tools App

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

3D Maker's Bench Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

3D Maker's Bench Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Makers Bench Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Makers Bench Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Printer Tools App free?
Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Maker's Bench Pro free?
3D Maker's Bench Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Printer Tools App or 3D Maker's Bench Pro?
3D Maker's Bench Pro is rated higher. Printer Tools App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while 3D Maker's Bench Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Printer Tools App or 3D Maker's Bench Pro have ads?
Printer Tools App shows ads; 3D Maker's Bench Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer Tools App or 3D Maker's Bench Pro?
Printer Tools App ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3D Maker's Bench Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Printer Tools App was updated on October 14, 2026 and 3D Maker's Bench Pro on October 4, 2026.

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