Comparison

xTool Studio vs Print Guardian

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

Head to head
About

xTool Studio

Design, monitor, and control your smart device projects from your phone. This app offers lightweight creative tools for design refinement and real-time project monitoring with alerts. It provides intuitive control over your projects from setup to completion.

Highlights
  • Lightweight creative tools
  • Real-time project monitoring
  • Job completion alerts
  • Intuitive project control
  • Support for F2 and WonderPress devices
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Design, monitor, and control your xTool machine — right from your phone. WORKS WITH F2 · WonderPress · M1 Ultra · Apparel Printer · Apparel Printer Plus · M2 · O1 Omni Printer. More models are added with each release. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Create and adjust designs on the go — no computer needed. - Watch jobs in real time and get alerted the moment one finishes or needs you. - Connect, set up, start, pause, and monitor every project from one screen. EARLIER XTOOL MACHINE? F1, F1 Lite, F1 Ultra, S1, P2, P2S, D1 Pro 2.0, D1 Pro, D1 and M1 work with our xTool Creative Space Mobile app — search for it in the App Store. Questions or trouble connecting? Email mobile-support@xtool.com.

About

Print Guardian

Remotely monitor and manage your printer's maintenance with smart alerts and cleaning controls. Designed for DTF workflows, it helps prevent clogs and protect critical components, ensuring reliable operation.

Highlights
  • Remote printer status monitoring
  • Maintenance alerts and notifications
  • Trigger cleaning cycles remotely
  • Real-time activity and readiness updates
  • Simple gateway setup
  • DTF workflow optimization
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PrintGuardian – Smart Monitoring for Your Printer Keep your printer running reliably—without the guesswork. PrintGuardian connects your printer to a dedicated PrintGuardian M5 gateway, giving you remote visibility and control over essential maintenance. Designed for UV/DT workflows, it helps reduce downtime, prevent clogs, and protect critical components like the print head. Key Features Remote Monitoring Check your printer’s status anytime, from anywhere. Stay informed whether you're in the workshop or away. Maintenance Alerts Get notified when your printer needs attention, so you can act before issues impact your prints. Cleaning Control Trigger cleaning cycles directly from the app to help keep your printer in optimal condition. Real-Time Updates Receive live status feedback, including activity and readiness, so you always know what your printer is doing. Simple Setup Pair your PrintGuardian M5 gateway and get started in minutes. How It Works PrintGuardian works with the PrintGuardian M5 gateway, which securely connects your printer to the app. Once paired, you can monitor and manage maintenance remotely with ease. Supported Devices xTool Apparel Printer xTool Apparel Printer Plus xTool Omni O1 (Single UV, Dual UV, DT/UV) (More devices may be supported in future updates) Why PrintGuardian? UV/DT printers require consistent care to perform at their best. Missing routine maintenance can lead to clogged print heads, inconsistent output, and costly downtime. PrintGuardian helps you stay ahead of these issues with timely alerts and easy access to maintenance controls—so your printer is always ready when you need it. Important Information A PrintGuardian M5 gateway is required to use this app Features and availability may vary depending on your device and setup PrintGuardian is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by xTool or Makeblock. xTool is a trademark of its respective owner.

Screenshots

xTool Studio4 screens
Print Guardian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Print Guardian at 5.0 against xTool Studio's 3.8. xTool Studio's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Print Guardian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTool Studio has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xTool Studio ships an update fortnightly, Print Guardian every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xTool Studio versus Print Guardian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxTool StudioPrint Guardian
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size427 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakeblock Co., Ltd.Cuart Studios Inc.

Customer experience

xTool Studio

All ratings25 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%

Print Guardian

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

xTool Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Print Guardian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xTool Studio free?
xTool Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Print Guardian free?
Print Guardian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xTool Studio or Print Guardian?
Print Guardian is rated higher. xTool Studio averages 3.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Print Guardian averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do xTool Studio or Print Guardian have ads?
Neither xTool Studio nor Print Guardian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xTool Studio or Print Guardian?
xTool Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Print Guardian every 3 weeks. Most recently, xTool Studio was updated on October 15, 2026 and Print Guardian on October 3, 2026.

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