Comparison

Slicer2 vs 3D Print Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Slicer2

Features
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Slicer2 is a powerful 3D print slicer app for iPhone and iPad. Import STL files, configure print settings, preview sliced layers, and export ready-to-print G-code — all from your iOS device. Features: • Import STL files (binary and ASCII formats) • Interactive 3D model viewer • Layer-by-layer 2D slice preview with contours and infill • Customizable print settings: layer height, infill density, print speed, temperatures • G-code export compatible with most RepRap-based 3D printers • Sample model included to get started instantly Whether you're at your desk or on the go, Slicer2 gives you full control over your 3D print workflow right from your pocket.

About

3D Print Assistant

Generate optimized 3D printing slicer profiles for your specific printer and filament in under a minute. Offers simple and advanced modes with clear explanations for each setting. Export profiles directly to compatible slicers or get text-based settings.

Highlights
  • Optimized slicer profile generation
  • Printer and filament compatibility
  • Direct profile export to slicers
  • Simple and Advanced modes
  • Pre-print checklist
  • Offline functionality
  • Workshop profile saving
Features
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Slicer profiles for 100+ 3D printers from Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Anycubic, Elegoo and more, made for Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer and PrusaSlicer. Choose your printer, nozzle, filament and print goal. 3D Print Assistant builds a practical starting profile with settings you can review and adjust. The core tools are free and need no account. MADE FOR YOUR PRINTER AND SLICER Pick from 100+ printers, including models from QIDI, Sovol, FlashForge, Artillery, Snapmaker and Voron. Each profile follows the slicer that fits the printer: Bambu Studio for Bambu Lab, PrusaSlicer for Prusa and OrcaSlicer for the other brands, with settings grouped under the same tabs as in the slicer. Can't find your printer? Answer four questions and start from a generic profile. FROM PROFILE TO SLICER Export a profile file your slicer can import when it has a matching preset for your printer and nozzle. For every other setup, share the profile as text and enter the values by hand. Switch between Simple for the essentials and Advanced for the full profile. YOUR SETUP, READY TO GO Save printers, nozzles and materials in My Gear. Pick a setup next time and skip the details you already know. Keep the profiles that work for you in Workshop. A CLEARER WAY TO CHOOSE MATERIALS Start from material profiles for PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, nylon, PC and carbon fiber blends. Browse filament by category, compare popular choices and see useful details before you select a material. Inventory adds a searchable catalog of 2,089 filament products from 151 brands across 38 material types. KEEP FILAMENT IN VIEW Track spools in Inventory, including color, weight and status. Up to five active spools are free. Pro removes the limit, and with a 3DPA account it syncs Inventory across iPhone, iPad and the web app. GET HELP WITH THE NEXT STEP AI Expert can help explain settings, compare options and troubleshoot a print, also from a photo. It requires an internet connection and a 3DPA account, which you create by signing in with Apple or Google. A new account includes free credits to try it. Also included: a pre-print checklist. The core printing tools work offline after installation; AI Expert and sync need an internet connection. Available in English, Danish, German and Russian.

Screenshots

Slicer24 screens
3D Print Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Print Assistant at Free against Slicer2's $1.99. Slicer2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

3D Print Assistant is free to download; Slicer2 costs $1.99 up front. 3D Print Assistant sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Slicer2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Slicer2 versus 3D Print Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlicer23D Print Assistant
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlionel emmerichMustafa Ozturk

In-app purchases

None

Slicer2

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

3D Print Assistant

One-time5
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • 100 AI Expert Credits$2.99
  • Nice Tip$4.99
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  • Filament Spool Tip$9.99
  • 3DPA Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Slicer2 free?
Slicer2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Print Assistant free?
3D Print Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slicer2 or 3D Print Assistant have ads?
Neither Slicer2 nor 3D Print Assistant shows ads.

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