Comparison

DLNA Browser vs Kraken for OctoPrint

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

Head to head
About

DLNA Browser

Discover and analyze DLNA-compatible devices on your local network. Access detailed information about media servers, TVs, printers, and home automation devices. Provides comprehensive internet and network diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Discover DLNA/UPnP devices
  • Analyze device details (manufacturer, model, IP)
  • Network and internet information
  • Offline MAC vendor database
  • Screenshot and sharing options
  • Shake to refresh functionality
Features
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Discover and explore your local network. Search for DLNA compatible devices like media servers, TVs, wireless speakers, printers, security cameras, home sensors, lights, HVAC thermostats, LAN/WAN network devices and so on... DLNA Browser is a very powerful tool for discover the available DLNA (UPnP) capable devices on your home or office local network. ABOUT DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a nonprofit collaborative standards organization established by Sony and Intel in June 2003, that is responsible for defining interoperability guidelines to enable sharing of digital media between multimedia devices. DLNA uses Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for media management, discovery and control. UPnP defines the type of device that DLNA supports ("server", "renderer", "controller") and the mechanisms for accessing media over a network. Typical DLNA (UPnP) devices: • Media servers (PS3, Xbox, Plex, Serviio, Twonky, Mediatomb, WMC, stc.) • Media renderers: TV, display, wireless speaker. • Network device: LAN/WAN router, Wi-Fi access point. • Home automation elements: solar protection blind, light, HVAC thermostat, home sensors. • Printer, scanner, feeder. • Remote access client, server, agent. • Telephony client, server. • BMLinks device (Japanese office devices: printer, scanner). • Personal message receiver. • Media Center. • Quality of Service (QoS) device. SERVICE BROWSING • Search for available and currently running DLNA (UPnP) root and embedded devices and services. • Analyze and describe device name, manufacturer, model, type, version, serial number, UPC code, etc. • Determine operating system/version and UPnP server product and version. • Show DLNA host IP address, port number, UPnP version, local name, domain name, MAC address (with vendor information), PING capability. INTERNET INFO • Show default gateways, IP addresses, networks. • Show DNS servers, search domain names, local MAC addresses, host name resolve. • Depth external address analysis: ISP name, autonomous system name, whois, ping, regional internet registry info. • Full offline MAC vendor database. REACH UI FEATURES • Info menu with feedback and privacy settings • Use the camera icon (upper-right corner) to create and print/send/share a screenshot from the entire page. • Pull down with your finger to refresh the information. • Long press on a cell to copy/print/send/open as/share the cell value. • Shake your device to refresh the information.

About

Kraken for OctoPrint

This application provides comprehensive control and monitoring for your 3D printers connected via OctoPrint. Manage print jobs, view camera feeds, adjust temperatures, and access Gcode files remotely or locally.

Highlights
  • Start, pause, resume, or cancel prints
  • Monitor print progress
  • Stream camera video
  • View multiple camera streams
  • Control temperatures and fans
  • View and search Gcode files
Features
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Kraken makes it easy to monitor, control and manage your 3D printers. Connect to any OctoPrint server on your local network or over the internet. Features: • Start, pause, resume or cancel your print • Monitor print progress • Stream camera video • View camera streams from all of your printers on one screen • Move, extrude, retract, set temperatures and control fans • View and search Gcode files on your OctoPrint server or its SD card • 3D Touch shortcuts • Add multiple printers

Screenshots

DLNA Browser4 screens
Kraken for OctoPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kraken for OctoPrint at Free against DLNA Browser's $3.99. Kraken for OctoPrint also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). DLNA Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads 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

Kraken for OctoPrint is free to download; DLNA Browser costs $3.99 up front. Kraken for OctoPrint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DLNA Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DLNA Browser ships an update every 2 months, Kraken for OctoPrint every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DLNA Browser versus Kraken for OctoPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDLNA BrowserKraken for OctoPrint
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—3.7 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews51.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCsaba IranyiTapgods

Customer experience

DLNA Browser

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Kraken for OctoPrint

All ratings37 ratings
Positive64.9%
Neutral10.8%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral22.9%
Negative25.7%

In-app purchases

None

DLNA Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kraken for OctoPrint

One-time1
  • Kraken Pro$5.99

Questions

Is DLNA Browser free?
DLNA Browser costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kraken for OctoPrint free?
Kraken for OctoPrint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DLNA Browser or Kraken for OctoPrint have ads?
Neither DLNA Browser nor Kraken for OctoPrint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DLNA Browser or Kraken for OctoPrint?
DLNA Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Kraken for OctoPrint every 3 weeks. Most recently, DLNA Browser was updated on October 26, 2026 and Kraken for OctoPrint on October 23, 2026.

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