Comparison

Printer Tools App vs 3D Print Vault

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 Print Vault

Features
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3D printer Bambu Creality Snapmaker Prusa Elegoo Anycubic filament Vault helps makers, hobbyists, and professionals organize, track, and manage their entire 3D printing filament collection in one place. Stop guessing how much filament you have left or searching through shelves for the right colour. 3D Print Vault gives you a complete view of your inventory, making it easy to find materials, monitor stock levels, track usage, and keep your collection organized. Whether you own a few spools or manage a large workshop, 3D Print Vault is designed to simplify filament management and help you spend less time organizing and more time printing. Features: • Smart Filament Inventory Store and organize your filament collection by brand, material, color, and remaining weight. • Fast Label Scanning Quickly add new filament by scanning manufacturer labels and automatically filling in filament information when supported. • Color-Based Organization Browse your inventory by color and instantly find the filament you need for your next project. • Material Tracking Manage PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon, Silk, Carbon Fiber, and custom materials. • Usage Logging Record filament usage and maintain accurate inventory levels across your collection. • Inventory Statistics View useful insights including total spools, material distribution, color distribution, and remaining inventory. • Activity History Track additions, usage, sales, and inventory changes with a complete activity log. • Backup & Restore Create backups of your inventory and restore your data whenever needed. • Offline Access Access and manage your inventory even without an internet connection. Designed for the 3D Printing Community 3D Print Vault was built specifically for makers who want a simple and reliable way to manage filament inventory. Whether you're printing prototypes, functional parts, miniatures, cosplay props, home projects, or running a small print farm, 3D Print Vault helps keep your collection organized and accessible. Take control of your filament inventory and always know what materials are ready for your next print.

Screenshots

Printer Tools App4 screens
3D Print Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Print Vault at none against Printer Tools App's 7. 3D Print Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown). Printer Tools App's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. 3D Print Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Printer Tools App versus 3D Print Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter Tools App3D Print Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Gomez MateosWIKTORIA ZDYB

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
None

3D Print Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Printer Tools App free?
Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Print Vault free?
3D Print Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Printer Tools App or 3D Print Vault have ads?
Printer Tools App shows ads; 3D Print Vault does not.

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