Comparison

Printer Tools App vs TraceBin

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

TraceBin

Instantly create custom 3D printable bins for your tools by simply taking a photo. The app automatically designs a perfectly fitting Gridfinity bin, allowing for adjustable dimensions and features like finger notches. Export your designs as STL files for immediate use with your 3D printer.

Highlights
  • Photo-to-bin generation
  • Adjustable clearance and height
  • Finger notch customization
  • 3D preview and STL export
  • Flat insert mode
  • Built-in test coupon
Features
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Lay a tool on a sheet of paper, take one photo, and TraceBin builds a Gridfinity bin with a pocket shaped like your tool. Adjust clearance and height, add a finger notch, inspect the 3D preview, and share an STL with your slicer. Processing happens on your iPhone, with no account or upload. - Works with US Letter or A4 paper as the scale reference. No calibration card or marker sheet. - Adjustable clearance and bin height, with pocket-depth options. - Add one circular finger notch per Gridfinity bin. Position it in a full-screen editor with zoom and fine-position controls. - Flat insert mode makes a shadow-board insert for your drawer. Finger notches are available for Gridfinity bins only. - Export binary STL for your slicer. - History keeps exported bins so you can share them again. Save notch edits to existing bins with Done. - Use the built-in test coupon to check clearance for your printer. One tool per photo. Gridfinity bins use a 42 mm grid and 7 mm height units. No account, analytics, subscription, in-app purchases, or ads. This release remains free.

Screenshots

Printer Tools App4 screens
TraceBin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TraceBin at 5.0 against Printer Tools App's 2.3. TraceBin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Printer Tools App's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. TraceBin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer Tools App ships an update every 2 weeks, TraceBin every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Printer Tools App versus TraceBin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter Tools AppTraceBin
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Gomez MateosJesse Ariss

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

TraceBin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Printer Tools App free?
Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TraceBin free?
TraceBin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Printer Tools App or TraceBin?
TraceBin is rated higher. Printer Tools App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TraceBin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Printer Tools App or TraceBin have ads?
Printer Tools App shows ads; TraceBin does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer Tools App or TraceBin?
Printer Tools App ships an update every 2 weeks, and TraceBin every 8 days. Most recently, Printer Tools App was updated on October 14, 2026 and TraceBin on October 23, 2026.

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