Comparison

3D Print Assistant vs 3D

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

Head to head
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.

About

3D

This tool helps estimate the cost of 3D printing projects by calculating electricity and material expenses. It features a large database of printers and filaments, allowing for flexible adjustments to various parameters for accurate cost breakdowns.

Highlights
  • Extensive printer database (60+ models)
  • Real-time electricity and material cost calculation
  • Editable print time, filament weight, and prices
  • Comprehensive filament database
  • Offline functionality
  • Bilingual (German/English) and Dark Mode support
Features
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Deutsch 3D‑Calc – Der ultimative Kostenkalkulator für 3D‑Druck Ob du ein Hobby-Maker bist oder einen Druckdienst betreibst – 3D‑Calc gibt dir die volle Kontrolle über deine Druckkosten. Wähle aus über 60 voreingestellten Druckern (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Elegoo, Anycubic und viele mehr) und sieh sofort den realistischen Stromverbrauch inklusive Aufheizphasen. Alle Werte sind manuell anpassbar, damit du exakt deine eigenen Messergebnisse verwenden kannst. Funktionen: Riesige Druckerdatenbank: 60+ Modelle mit realen Durchschnittswatt (FDM & Resin) Kosten sofort berechnen: Strom‑ und Materialkosten auf einen Blick Flexibel: Druckzeit, Filamentgewicht, Strompreis, Leistung und Filamentpreis frei editierbar Umfangreiche Filament‑DB: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Resin Standard, Resin Tough, ASA, Nylon Modernes Design: Liquid‑Glass‑Oberfläche mit animiertem Farbverlauf im Hintergrund Zweisprachig: Deutsch und Englisch, umschaltbar per Knopf Dunkelmodus: Perfekt für das Drucker‑Labor 100 % offline: Keine Internetverbindung nötig, keine Datensammlung 3D‑Calc ist dein tägliches Werkzeug, um Angebote zu kalkulieren, Materialverbrauch zu optimieren und böse Überraschungen bei der Stromrechnung zu vermeiden. Einfach Drucker auswählen, Filament wählen, Druckzeit eintragen – und schon hast du die genauen Kosten. Alle Berechnungen sind sofort nachvollziehbar und bleiben auf deinem Gerät. Lade 3D‑Calc jetzt herunter und mach deine 3D‑Druck‑Kosten transparent! English 3D‑Calc – The Ultimate 3D Printing Cost Calculator Whether you’re a hobby maker or run a print service – 3D‑Calc gives you full control over your printing costs. Choose from over 60 preconfigured printers (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Elegoo, Anycubic and many more) and instantly see realistic power consumption, including heating phases. All values are manually adjustable so you can use your own exact measurements. Features: Huge printer database: 60+ models with real average wattages (FDM & resin) Instant cost overview: Electricity and material costs at a glance Flexible: Print time, filament weight, electricity price, power, and filament price freely editable Comprehensive filament DB: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Standard Resin, Tough Resin, ASA, Nylon Modern design: Liquid Glass interface with animated gradient background Bilingual: German and English, switchable via button Dark Mode: Perfect for the printer lab 100 % offline: No internet connection required, no data collection 3D‑Calc is your daily tool for calculating quotes, optimizing material usage, and avoiding nasty surprises on your electricity bill. Simply select a printer, choose a filament, enter the print time – and you have the exact costs. All calculations are instantly visible and stay on your device. Download 3D‑Calc now and make your 3D printing costs transparent!

Screenshots

3D Print Assistant4 screens
3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Print Assistant at Free against 3D's $1.99. 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On review sentiment, 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; 3D costs $1.99 up front. 3D Print Assistant sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Print Assistant versus 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Print Assistant3D
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa OzturkMarvin Schieleit

Customer experience

3D Print Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3D

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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