Comparison

Polar Cloud vs PrintPal

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

Head to head
About

Polar Cloud

Monitor and manage your 3D printers remotely from your mobile device. View live camera feeds, start prints, and upload files from anywhere. This app streamlines 3D printing workflows for hobbyists, educators, and print farm operators.

Highlights
  • Remote printer monitoring
  • Live camera feeds
  • Print job management
  • File uploading (STL, OBJ, 3MF, G-code)
  • Cloud-based slicing
  • AI photo to 3D model conversion
  • Multi-printer management
Features
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Polar Cloud brings connected 3D printing to your pocket. Monitor your printers, manage jobs, view live camera feeds, and start prints from anywhere using a fast mobile experience built for modern 3D printing workflows. Whether you’re managing a classroom, running a print farm, or checking a hobby print from the couch, Polar Cloud makes it easy to stay connected to your printers without being tied to a desktop computer. Key Features • Monitor live printer status and progress • View printer camera feeds remotely • Start, pause, and manage prints from your phone • Upload STL, OBJ, 3MF, and G-code files • Access cloud-based slicing workflows • Manage multiple printers in one place • Receive print notifications and updates • Organize printers, groups, and classrooms AI Photo to 3D Model: Turn real-world objects into printable 3D models in seconds. Simply snap a photo with your phone, generate a 3D model using AI, and send it directly to your printer from the app. It’s one of the fastest ways to go from idea to printed object. Built for Connected Printing: Traditional 3D printing workflows rely on SD cards, USB drives, and local networks. Polar Cloud replaces disconnected workflows with a modern cloud-based platform designed for remote access and real-time visibility. Your printers, files, and workflows stay connected wherever you are. This app uses Apple Standard EULA terms you can find at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PrintPal

This app acts as a comprehensive printer companion, allowing you to print, scan, fax, and edit documents directly from your iPhone. Create custom printables or choose from pre-made designs for various tasks and occasions.

Highlights
  • Print to multiple printers
  • Scan documents with edge detection
  • Send faxes from your phone
  • Edit files and reorder pages
  • Create custom printables
  • Access over 100 ready-made designs
Features
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Meet PrintPal, your printer companion for iPhone. Print files, scan paper documents, send faxes, and prepare pages for printing—all from one app. PRINT TO MULTIPLE PRINTERS: Send the same file to multiple printers at once. Print documents, photos, web pages, and emails from your phone. SCAN DOCUMENTS: Capture paper documents with automatic edge detection. Crop, straighten, and rotate your scans before saving or sharing them. SEND FAXES: Send documents from your printer’s own fax line. Add pages from your files or scans and check the details before sending. EDIT FILES: Get a document ready to share or print. Reorder and rotate pages, add a signature, redact information, or delete pages you don’t need. MAKE YOUR OWN PRINTABLES: Create planners and schedules with customizable layouts. Design labels with your own text and alignment, then preview the sheet before printing. EXPLORE READY-MADE DESIGNS: Choose from more than 100 illustrated cards, calendars, and planners for everyday tasks and special occasions. Printer brand and product names are used for identification only and do not imply endorsement of or affiliation with PrintPal. Subscription information: Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends at the price of your selected plan. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your account settings. If you purchase a subscription during a free trial, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited. Terms of Use: https://quoccuong042009.github.io/printpal-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://quoccuong042009.github.io/printpal-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Polar Cloud4 screens
PrintPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PrintPal at 5.0 against Polar Cloud's 3.0. PrintPal also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Polar Cloud's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Polar Cloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PrintPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrintPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polar Cloud ships an update every 2 months, PrintPal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Polar Cloud versus PrintPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolar CloudPrintPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolar CloudPatrick Vo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Polar Cloud

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
3 purchases

PrintPal

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Polar Cloud free?
Polar Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrintPal free?
PrintPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polar Cloud or PrintPal?
PrintPal is rated higher. Polar Cloud averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PrintPal averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Polar Cloud or PrintPal have ads?
Neither Polar Cloud nor PrintPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polar Cloud or PrintPal?
Polar Cloud ships an update every 2 months, and PrintPal every 3 days. Most recently, Polar Cloud was updated on October 31, 2026 and PrintPal on November 10, 2026.

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