Eron vs iDryer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eron
Connect to your personal AI models with a fast, minimal client. Stream messages instantly, add images and documents, and organize chats with projects. Integrates with your calendar, reminders, and smart home devices.
- Connect to local/hosted AI models
- Instant message streaming
- Image and document uploads
- Project organization
- System integrations (calendar, reminders, smart home)
- Personalizable chat backgrounds
- Prompt templates
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Eron is a fast, minimal client for working with your own AI. Connect your local or hosted instance using your URL and API key. Once connected, all available models are loaded automatically. You can switch between them at any time, start new chats, or continue existing ones in a clean and focused interface. The chat is designed to stay out of the way. Messages stream instantly as they arrive from your endpoint, with no delay. Images and documents can be added directly to a conversation, making it simple to analyze content or continue work from your phone. Web search is available when needed. Eron also supports Projects. Create a project, assign a system prompt, and keep related chats organized in one place. Eron also supports system integrations. You can create calendar events, add reminders, control Home devices, and draft emails, all within the same chat. Chat backgrounds let you personalize the conversation view. Choose from three styles or turn them off entirely. Background settings are available under Personalization. Prompt templates help structure outputs when required, without interrupting the flow. There are no accounts and no tracking. All data is sent only to the server you configure. Eron does not use external services. Setup takes only a moment. Enter your endpoint and API key and start using your models.
iDryer
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Wet filament ruins prints. iDryer keeps it dry automatically while you focus on other things. The first app for controlling the iDryer filament dryer. Connect your device and get full control, monitoring, and process visualization. REAL-TIME TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Track the drying process without having to stay nearby. All key readings are on the home screen. WEIGHT CONTROL See filament weight on the spool and how much moisture has been removed. No guesswork, just data. DRYING PROFILES Ready-made modes for drying most materials. Expand your library, share, browse community profiles, and get better results. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Drying is complete - your phone will let you know. Come back only when the filament is ready. LAN AND CLOUD Control your device on the local network or remotely through the cloud. FILAMENT CATALOG Brands, material types, and key properties are always within reach. SESSION HISTORY Analyze results, share, compare sessions, and improve print quality. Built for people who take 3D printing seriously.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iDryer at Free against Eron's $2.99. iDryer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Eron's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
iDryer is free to download; Eron costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Eron ships an update fortnightly, iDryer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eron | iDryer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henning Winter | Ruslan Pavliuchenko |
In-app purchases
Eron
No in-app purchases
iDryer
No in-app purchases









