Comparison

MakerTune vs 3D Printer Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

MakerTune

Features
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MakerTune is a focused companion for tuning your 3D printer. Tap a tool, type two numbers, get the answer — at the printer, offline, in seconds. No tutorials, no sign-up. WHAT'S INSIDE • E-steps / steps-per-mm — corrects extruder accuracy • Extrusion multiplier (flow) — fixes walls that come out too thick or thin • Volumetric flow & max safe print speed — find your hotend's real limit • Resize for shrinkage — accurate dimensions from a calibration print • Filament: weight ⇆ length ⇆ cost, plus grams left on a spool SAVE YOUR PRINTERS AND FILAMENT Add each printer and spool once; every calculator picks the right values automatically. The more you use it, the less you re-type. FIRMWARE-AWARE Pick your printer's firmware and MakerTune shows the right way to apply each value. Marlin and RepRapFirmware get the M92 / M500 sequence; Klipper users get the rotation_distance instruction; closed firmwares (e.g. Bambu) are flagged where E-steps aren't user-adjustable. WHY MAKERTUNE • 100% on-device. No account, no sign-in, no internet required. • Every formula is based on standard, citable sources (Marlin docs, Ellis' Print Tuning Guide, Teaching Tech). • Built for the bench: clear keypad, copyable results, a Done button on every keyboard. NEW TO 3D PRINTING? The built-in Help & Learn page explains every term in plain language and links to the canonical free guides for the full walkthrough. PRIVACY MakerTune does not collect any data. Everything stays on your device.

About

3D Printer Toolkit

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3D Print Toolkit Design better-fitting 3D printed parts with powerful calculators built specifically for makers, hobbyists, engineers, and machine shops. 3D Print Toolkit helps eliminate guesswork when creating functional printed parts by providing tools for hole sizing, thread compensation, and thread reference calculations—all in one easy-to-use app. Whether you're printing bolt holes, threaded adapters, enclosures, or precision mechanical parts, these tools can help reduce trial-and-error and improve first-print success. Features Hole Compensation Calculator • Calculate the diameter adjustment needed for holes that print undersized. • Improve bolt, pin, shaft, and bearing fits. • Supports both inch and metric measurements. • Displays recommended compensation instantly. Thread Compensation Calculator • Adjust internal and external thread sizes for your specific 3D printer. • Fine-tune thread clearance based on real printed measurements. • Save calibration values for different printers, materials, and nozzle sizes. • Reduce repeated test prints and improve thread fit. Thread Reference Calculator • Quickly look up common thread dimensions. • Supports both Metric and Unified (UNC/UNF) thread standards. • Displays major diameter, pitch, tap drill size, and other useful machining references. • Great for designing printable threaded parts or preparing CAD models. Printer Profiles • Save calibration settings for multiple printers. • Store different offsets for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and other materials. • Keep notes on successful print settings. Designed for Real-World Printing Perfect for: Functional parts Threaded adapters Replacement parts CNC and CAD projects Mechanical assemblies Workshop fabrication Engineering prototypes Privacy • No account required. • No subscriptions. • No internet connection required. • No ads. • All calculations and saved data remain on your device. Spend less time printing test parts and more time creating parts that fit the first time.

Screenshots

MakerTune4 screens
3D Printer Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MakerTune at none against 3D Printer Toolkit's 1. On price, 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

Both are free to download. 3D Printer Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MakerTune asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MakerTune versus 3D Printer Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakerTune3D Printer Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLOUDY LIMITEDPaul Matthew

In-app purchases

None

MakerTune

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Printer Toolkit

One-time1
  • Toolkit Pro$4.99

Questions

Is MakerTune free?
MakerTune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Printer Toolkit free?
3D Printer Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MakerTune or 3D Printer Toolkit have ads?
Neither MakerTune nor 3D Printer Toolkit shows ads.

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