# Printer Tools App vs LayerCost

The clearest difference is rating: LayerCost at 5.0 against Printer Tools App's 2.3. Printer Tools App's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

LayerCost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printer Tools App | LayerCost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-tools-app/id6745528803/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layercost-3d-cost-and-profit/id6758439124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Gomez Mateos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691821887) | [Cihan Dayangac](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872946300) |

## What reviewers say

### Printer Tools App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-tools-app/id6745528803)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $46.99 | per year |
| Donation - Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation - Cake | $5.99 | one-time |
| Donation - Pizza | $11.99 | one-time |
| Donation - Hamburger | $16.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


### LayerCost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layercost-3d-cost-and-profit/id6758439124)

This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts accurately calculate production costs, including materials, electricity, and labor. It provides clear breakdowns, smart libraries for saved printers and filaments, and suggests selling prices based on desired profit margins.  The app ensures data privacy by operating offline.

**Highlights:** Multi-filament (AMS) calculations, Detailed cost breakdown, Profit margin and selling price suggestions, Save printers and filaments, Offline data storage, Quick visual charts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printer Tools App free?

Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LayerCost free?

LayerCost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Printer Tools App or LayerCost?

LayerCost is rated higher. Printer Tools App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LayerCost averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Printer Tools App or LayerCost have ads?

Both Printer Tools App and LayerCost show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Printer Tools App or LayerCost?

Printer Tools App ships an update every 2 weeks, and LayerCost every 2 weeks. Most recently, Printer Tools App was updated on October 30, 2026 and LayerCost on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*