Best apps like Spool Buddy

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated July 2026

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

3D Print Filament Tracker#1

3D Print Filament Tracker by Pibardos LLC

Spool and Filament inventory
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
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.

Spool Programmer#3

Spool Programmer by Martin Bogomolni

RFID tag r/w for filament
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
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
$3.99

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
🔧 Utilities
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5
SpoolFlux
SpoolFlux
SpoolFlux
OpenSpool NFC Tag Manager
Free

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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(3)
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6
3D Print Cost Price Calculator
3D Print Cost Price Calculator
3D Print Cost Price Calculator
PrintMate: Spool, Sales
Free

This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals track filament usage, calculate print costs, and manage sales and profits. It provides real-time data on material and energy expenses, inventory alerts, and customer order tracking to optimize workshop operations.

Real-time cost calculationMaterial and energy trackingFilament inventory management
🔧 Utilities
(9)
free with in-app purchases
7
3D Filament Inventory
3D Filament Inventory
3D Filament Inventory
by Vanesa Morales Jimenez
Free
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(0)
8
Spool Zone - 3D Filament Box
Spool Zone - 3D Filament Box
Spool Zone - 3D Filament Box
3D Printing Filament Tool
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
3D Printing Cost Calculator
3D Printing Cost Calculator
3D Printing Cost Calculator
Your Print Costs In Seconds
Free

Easily calculate the total costs of your 3D printing projects, including materials, labor, and operating expenses. An optional paid package offers advanced features like saving calculations and profit analysis. The core cost calculation remains free and ad-free.

Calculate material costsCalculate labor costsCalculate operating costs
🔧 Utilities
(33)
free with in-app purchases
10
TigerTag RFID Connect
TigerTag RFID Connect
TigerTag RFID Connect
Open RFID for Filament & Resin
Free

This app allows users to read and write RFID tags for 3D printer filament and resin. It offers both offline and online modes, with advanced features available in the Pro version. Track and customize your filament workflow with precision.

Read and write RFID tagsOffline and online modesCompatible with major brands
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(1)
free