Printer Tools App vs 3D
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
3D
This tool helps estimate the cost of 3D printing projects by calculating electricity and material expenses. It features a large database of printers and filaments, allowing for flexible adjustments to various parameters for accurate cost breakdowns.
- Extensive printer database (60+ models)
- Real-time electricity and material cost calculation
- Editable print time, filament weight, and prices
- Comprehensive filament database
- Offline functionality
- Bilingual (German/English) and Dark Mode support
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Deutsch 3D‑Calc – Der ultimative Kostenkalkulator für 3D‑Druck Ob du ein Hobby-Maker bist oder einen Druckdienst betreibst – 3D‑Calc gibt dir die volle Kontrolle über deine Druckkosten. Wähle aus über 60 voreingestellten Druckern (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Elegoo, Anycubic und viele mehr) und sieh sofort den realistischen Stromverbrauch inklusive Aufheizphasen. Alle Werte sind manuell anpassbar, damit du exakt deine eigenen Messergebnisse verwenden kannst. Funktionen: Riesige Druckerdatenbank: 60+ Modelle mit realen Durchschnittswatt (FDM & Resin) Kosten sofort berechnen: Strom‑ und Materialkosten auf einen Blick Flexibel: Druckzeit, Filamentgewicht, Strompreis, Leistung und Filamentpreis frei editierbar Umfangreiche Filament‑DB: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Resin Standard, Resin Tough, ASA, Nylon Modernes Design: Liquid‑Glass‑Oberfläche mit animiertem Farbverlauf im Hintergrund Zweisprachig: Deutsch und Englisch, umschaltbar per Knopf Dunkelmodus: Perfekt für das Drucker‑Labor 100 % offline: Keine Internetverbindung nötig, keine Datensammlung 3D‑Calc ist dein tägliches Werkzeug, um Angebote zu kalkulieren, Materialverbrauch zu optimieren und böse Überraschungen bei der Stromrechnung zu vermeiden. Einfach Drucker auswählen, Filament wählen, Druckzeit eintragen – und schon hast du die genauen Kosten. Alle Berechnungen sind sofort nachvollziehbar und bleiben auf deinem Gerät. Lade 3D‑Calc jetzt herunter und mach deine 3D‑Druck‑Kosten transparent! English 3D‑Calc – The Ultimate 3D Printing Cost Calculator Whether you’re a hobby maker or run a print service – 3D‑Calc gives you full control over your printing costs. Choose from over 60 preconfigured printers (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Elegoo, Anycubic and many more) and instantly see realistic power consumption, including heating phases. All values are manually adjustable so you can use your own exact measurements. Features: Huge printer database: 60+ models with real average wattages (FDM & resin) Instant cost overview: Electricity and material costs at a glance Flexible: Print time, filament weight, electricity price, power, and filament price freely editable Comprehensive filament DB: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Standard Resin, Tough Resin, ASA, Nylon Modern design: Liquid Glass interface with animated gradient background Bilingual: German and English, switchable via button Dark Mode: Perfect for the printer lab 100 % offline: No internet connection required, no data collection 3D‑Calc is your daily tool for calculating quotes, optimizing material usage, and avoiding nasty surprises on your electricity bill. Simply select a printer, choose a filament, enter the print time – and you have the exact costs. All calculations are instantly visible and stay on your device. Download 3D‑Calc now and make your 3D printing costs transparent!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D at 100% against Printer Tools App's 20%. 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Printer Tools App's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and device support (4 vs 2).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Printer Tools App is free to download; 3D costs $1.99 up front. Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Printer Tools App | 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Gomez Mateos | Marvin Schieleit |
Customer experience
Printer Tools App
3D
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
3D
No in-app purchases









