Comparison

BamBuddy vs Precis3D

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

Head to head
About

BamBuddy

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with live status updates, camera feeds, and print management. Features include lock screen widgets, Siri integration, and detailed statistics. Offers advanced AI features and multi-printer support with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Live printer status and camera feed
  • Lock screen widgets and Dynamic Island integration
  • Remote print control (pause, resume, stop)
  • Filament inventory and usage tracking
  • Print statistics and success rate
  • AI print monitoring and error analysis (Pro)
Features
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BamBuddy is the companion app for your self-hosted Bambuddy server. Monitor and control your Bambu Lab 3D printers from iPhone and iPad: over your local network at home, via your remote address on the go. The app switches automatically. LIVE ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Live Activity with progress, finish time and a pause button, also in the Dynamic Island and StandBy • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen, with pause and chamber light without opening the app • Chamber light and BamBuddy in Control Center and on the Action button • Ask Siri: "How's my print in BamBuddy?" MONITOR EVERYTHING LIVE • Real-time status: progress, layers, time remaining and finish time • Live camera view, with a snapshot you can share instantly • Temperatures, fans and AMS units with filament colors • Filament overview: every spool on one screen, including what's running low • HMS error messages right in view CONTROL WITH CONFIDENCE • Pause, resume or stop prints • Print speed and chamber light • Manage the queue: start, reorder, cancel • Archive with favorites and print history STATISTICS • Success rate, print hours, filament usage, cost and energy • Charts by filament type and by printer FILAMENT INVENTORY • All your spools from Spoolman or Bambuddy's inventory, with remaining weight • Link a spool to an AMS slot; Bambuddy tracks usage per print (Pro) NEW IN 1.4 • Apple Watch app with complications • Klipper, Prusa, OctoPrint and Elegoo printers, no server needed • AI print monitoring and first-layer check (Pro) • Cost per print, share cards and model search FREE AND PRO The free version controls one printer, including widgets, Siri and all the features above. BamBuddy Pro (subscription or one-time purchase, 7-day free trial) adds: • Unlimited printers: your entire print farm in one app • Live Activity and Dynamic Island for every print • AI Print Assistant: explains error codes and gives advice on failed prints, fully on-device with Apple Intelligence • AI Insights: analysis of your print statistics with practical tips • Smart notifications: print finished or failed, printer error, filament running low PRIVACY FIRST No account, no cloud, no tracking. Your print data stays between the app, your server and your printers. Model search contacts Printables only when you use it. Your server token is stored securely in the Keychain. Available in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese. Bambu Lab printers require a running Bambuddy server (open source, free). SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION BamBuddy Pro is available as a monthly subscription (EUR 1.99 per month) or an annual subscription (EUR 14.99 per year, with a 7-day free trial). There is also a one-time lifetime purchase (EUR 29.99). Prices may vary by country; the App Store shows the price in your currency. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wemeekit.nl/privacy/bambuddy/

About

Precis3D

Features
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Precis3D is a full-scale precision 3D scanning app for iOS. It uses your device's LiDAR and camera to capture physical objects in real-time, then reconstructs them into high-quality 3D models with up to 0.1–0.3mm precision. Key Features: • LiDAR + Photogrammetry Fusion: Combines depth and visual data for optimal reconstruction • Smart Capture Guidance: Real-time spherical coverage tracking with a HUD overlay • Export to Multiple Formats: STL, 3MF, OBJ, USDZ, PLY • Export Limits: 1 free USDZ export per day; premium STL/3MF/OBJ exports available via in-app purchase • Auto Frame Quality Assessment: Filters out blurry or over/under-exposed shots before reconstruction Requirements: - iPhone 12 Pro or newer (LiDAR required) - iOS 17.0+ No account required. No ads. No data collection. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BamBuddy4 screens
Precis3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Precis3D at every 9 days against BamBuddy's every 3 weeks. BamBuddy's advantage is device support (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. BamBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Precis3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BamBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Precis3D every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BamBuddy versus Precis3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBamBuddyPrecis3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWeMeekIt志标 张

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BamBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Precis3D

Subscriptions1
  • 月度无限导出$4.991 Month

Questions

Is BamBuddy free?
BamBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Precis3D free?
Precis3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BamBuddy or Precis3D have ads?
Neither BamBuddy nor Precis3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BamBuddy or Precis3D?
BamBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Precis3D every 9 days. Most recently, BamBuddy was updated on November 6, 2026 and Precis3D on October 29, 2026.

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