Comparison

connecDIMLite vs Printer Tools App

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

Head to head
About

connecDIMLite

Control DALI lighting installations with ease. This app automatically detects ballasts and supports broadcast, group, and address control. It offers advanced features like RGB and tunable white control, plus live updates from presence and lux sensors.

Highlights
  • Automatic DALI ballast detection
  • Broadcast, group, and address control
  • RGB and tunable white control
  • Emergency indicator panel
  • Live presence and lux level updates
  • Supports multiple gateways for larger installations
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Simple two way control of a DALI lighting installation. Comes with a user tutorial that steps users through the process of selecting what lights they want to control. Supports DALI broadcast, DALI group and DALI address control. Includes RGB and tunable white control for device type 8 devices and an emergency indicator panel for device type 1 ballasts. Supports Tridonic MSensors and supplies live updates of presence detection and lux levels. Requires a four line gateway or a computer running Firestarter. All DALI ballasts are automatically detected, no programming or mapping is required. Using multiple gateways, it is possible to use connecDIMLite to control lights across larger installations with more than four lines.

About

Printer Tools App

Manage and monitor all your 3D printers from a single dashboard. Get real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface for your printing workflow. Supports multiple printers, cameras, and file management.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring of print status and temperatures
  • Multi-printer dashboard
  • Seamless multi-camera support
  • File management and job queuing
  • Advanced performance insights and logs
  • Personalized light/dark mode interface
  • Optional add-ons and widgets
Features
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Printer Tools – Control and Monitor All Your 3D Printers in One Place Printer Tools is the ultimate app for managing and monitoring all your 3D printers from a single, unified dashboard. It delivers real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface designed to fit your workflow perfectly. Whether you manage one printer or an entire fleet, Printer Tools helps you stay in control — from print status and temperature to multicolor systems, cameras, and beyond. Key Features Real-Time Monitoring Stay updated with live metrics for each printer — including current layer, progress, print time, temperatures, fan speeds, lighting, and more. Monitor everything happening across multiple printers at once. Multi-Printer Dashboard Control all your 3D printers from one intuitive panel. View print status, filament usage, chamber conditions, and multicolor AMS details such as active colors, humidity, and temperature. Camera Integration Keep an eye on your prints in real time with seamless multi-camera support. Watch live feeds from one or multiple printers directly within the app. File Management Easily browse, upload, and organize print files ready for production. Manage storage, start new jobs, or queue upcoming prints with a single tap. Advanced Insights Access in-depth performance data and logs for each printer. Analyze print history, success rates, and detailed telemetry to optimize your workflow and reduce print failures. Personalized Interface Choose your preferred accent color and switch effortlessly between light and dark mode. Add-ons & Widgets Extend functionality with optional modules and interactive widgets for temperature, camera, and print progress. All Your Printers, One Control Center From casual makers to print farm operators, Printer Tools adapts to your needs. Combine precision, performance, and flexibility in a single app that turns your Apple device into a professional 3D printing command center. Available for: iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS Privacy Policy: https://printertools.app/privacy EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

connecDIMLite4 screens
Printer Tools App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: connecDIMLite at none against Printer Tools App's 7. connecDIMLite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Printer Tools App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price and device support 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. Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. connecDIMLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

connecDIMLite ships an update every 4 months, Printer Tools App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
connecDIMLite versus Printer Tools App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterconnecDIMLitePrinter Tools App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTridonicJuan Gomez Mateos

Customer experience

connecDIMLite

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Printer Tools App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

connecDIMLite

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Printer Tools App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$46.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donation - Coffee$1.99
  • Donation - Cake$5.99
  • Donation - Pizza$11.99
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  • Donation - Hamburger$16.99
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99

Questions

Is connecDIMLite free?
connecDIMLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Printer Tools App free?
Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do connecDIMLite or Printer Tools App have ads?
Printer Tools App shows ads; connecDIMLite does not.
Which is updated more often, connecDIMLite or Printer Tools App?
connecDIMLite ships an update every 4 months, and Printer Tools App every 2 weeks. Most recently, connecDIMLite was updated on September 30, 2026 and Printer Tools App on September 29, 2026.

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