Comparison

3Dee vs The Analogue

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

Head to head
About

3Dee

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3Dee is your go-to reference for 3D printing – compact, offline, and straight to the point. MATERIAL PROFILES 15 material profiles with recommended temperatures, print speeds, drying instructions, and slicer tips for Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Bambu Studio. Compare two materials side by side and check if a material suits your printer profile. TROUBLESHOOTING 14 common print issues – from stringing and warping to layer separation. Clear causes, clear solutions. CALIBRATION GUIDES 6 step-by-step guides for Z-Offset, temperature tower, retraction, flow rate, e-steps, and pressure advance – with difficulty level and estimated time. GLOSSARY 24 technical terms explained clearly, with practical examples and tips. GLOBAL SEARCH One search bar – all content. Materials, issues, terms, and calibration guides at a glance. CUSTOMIZABLE Temperatures in °F or °C, speed in mm/s or in/s, Dark Mode, German and English – your choice. 3Dee works fully offline. No ads. No sign-in. No data collection.

About

The Analogue

Features
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The Analogue is a premium diagnostic and ownership companion for the analogue era cars. Read your vehicle the way a specialist would: manufacturer-level fault codes, live engine data, and plain-English guidance all in one beautifully designed app. FREE • Digital garage: log service, receipts and maintenance history • Parts & accessories store DRIVER • Live Vitals: real-time engine data and gauges • Fault-code reads across all modules with Universal SAE & Manufacturer specific hexadecimal codes (with a compatible adapter) • The Paddock — connect with fellow owners ENTHUSIAST MEMBERSHIP • A council of AI engineers — describe a symptom in plain words and get expert guidance • Step-by-step Learn modules and DIY how-tos for your chassis • Sonic Pulse + Vitality Score — catch problems early and keep your car in top shape Works with any ELM327 OBD-II Bluetooth adapter, or the Master-Link for full module access. The Analogue is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW, Honda, Porsche or MINI. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. AI guidance is informational and not a substitute for a professional mechanic.

Screenshots

3Dee4 screens
The Analogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Analogue at 15.1 against 3Dee's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
3Dee versus The Analogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3DeeThe Analogue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim KrischChase Waters

In-app purchases

None

3Dee

No in-app purchases

None

The Analogue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3Dee free?
3Dee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Analogue free?
The Analogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3Dee or The Analogue have ads?
Neither 3Dee nor The Analogue shows ads.

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