Best Spool Buddy alternatives: apps like Spool Buddy

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated October 2026

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Spool Buddy is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Spool Buddy

#1

3D Print Filament Tracker by Pibardos LLC

Spool and Filament inventory

Editor's Choice

3.0(6 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Manage your 3D printing filament inventory with real-time tracking of weight, usage, and remaining material. Log prints, analyze costs, and receive low stock alerts to avoid mid-print interruptions. Features an extensive database for quick additions and price comparisons.

#2

SpoolKeep by Claude-Alain Muller

3D Filament Inventory

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#3

Spool Programmer by Martin Bogomolni

RFID tag r/w for filament

Worth Considering

5.0(3 ratings)

Free

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This app allows users to program RFID tags for 3D printing filament spools. It supports various filament types and spool sizes, offering features like reading existing tags, checking memory, and custom color selection. All processing is done on-device for privacy and security.

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Tag My Spool – NFC Filament

Tag My Spool – NFC Filament

Tag My Spool – NFC Filament

3D Spool Tracker & RFID Writer

Effortlessly read, write, and manage filament spool tags for your 3D printer. Organize your spools with precise data tracking and instant tag access for various materials.

Manage filament spool tagsCreate and write detailed NFC tagsSave presets for material properties

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RFID Tags for 3D Printing

Manage NFC tags for 3D printer filament spools with support for various formats like OpenSpool and TigerTag. Features automatic color detection, temperature presets, and a comprehensive filament library. Integrates with the OpenFilament Database.

Read/write multiple NFC tag formatsAutomatic color detection via TD1 deviceCustomizable temperature presets

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Filament-Tracker

Filament-Tracker

Filament-Tracker

Smart Filament & Spool Tracker

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Mobile Spoolman Manager

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3D Filament Inventory

3D Filament Inventory

3D Filament Inventory

by Vanesa Morales Jimenez

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3D Printing Filament Tracker

Track your 3D printing filament inventory with this app. Easily monitor remaining filament, log usage after prints, and receive low-stock notifications to ensure you always have enough material for your projects.

Track filament levelsLog filament usageLow-stock notifications

free with in-app purchases

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3D Filament Inventory + NFC

Manage your 3D printing filament stock with NFC tag reading/writing, inventory tracking, and smart shopping lists. Optimize expenses and reduce waste for hobbyists and professionals.

NFC reading and writing for spool tagsComplete inventory managementDetailed statistics and value tracking

free with in-app purchases

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