# Polymer: OctoPrint 3D Printing

> 3D Printing Made Simple

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260531874](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260531874)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1260531874`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lachlan Bell
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,650 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-27
- **First published:** 2017-08-28
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/polymer-octoprint-3d-printing/id1260531874)
- **Website:** [https://polymer3d.app](https://polymer3d.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://octoclient.com/privacy](https://octoclient.com/privacy)

## Description

Formerly known as OctoClient for OctoPrint, Polymer is the simplest way to manage a 3D printer from your mobile device. It works with any OctoPrint-enabled printer and starts and monitors prints from anywhere, all wrapped in a beautiful, intuitive iOS design.

Key features include live camera streaming, real-time status and temperature monitoring, and an iPad-only GCODE view. You can also control your printer with start/stop/pause, home axes, set temps, extrude/retract, adjust fans, and manage files and folders. Polymer supports multiple printers, allows custom GCODE commands, and offers secure remote access via OctoEverywhere.

## Rankings

- #43,710 — Overall

## Review summary

Polymer is praised for its native iOS design, ease of use, and solid OctoPrint integration. It’s reliable and well-supported, but users note feature gaps against competitors, occasional connectivity issues, and questions about ongoing maintenance. Overall, it’s highly regarded and feature-rich, with requests for more notifications and iOS-specific features.

### Pros

- Beautiful, native iOS UI that’s easy to use and responsive.
- Very reliable connection to OctoPrint in most setups.
- Widely regarded as the best OctoPrint iOS app; enhances the printing experience.
- Active, responsive development with user feedback in mind.
- Lightweight yet feature-rich for quick monitoring and management.

### Cons

- Missing push notifications and Live Activities / PiP support; feature gaps compared with OctoPod (e.g., WebRTC streaming, DisplayLayerProgress).
- Occasional reliability or connectivity issues in some setups (e.g., authentication problems or webcam not loading).
- Perceived limited value over the OctoPrint web UI; some reviewers question the app’s added value.
- Maintenance/active development status can be unclear, with mixed signals about ongoing updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260531874)