Comparison

Bebop PRO vs Spool Programmer

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

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About

Bebop PRO

Enhance your Parrot bebop drone experience with advanced piloting features. Control your drone with intuitive tap-to-fly options, automated follow-me modes, and augmented reality visualizers. Enjoy enhanced media management and real-time flight data.

Highlights
  • TapFly and Map TapFly modes
  • Watch Me and Follow Me modes
  • Dynamic Track and Orbit
  • AR Localizers
  • Headless Mode
  • VR Mode
  • On-screen flight information
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With this app you can pilot your Parrot® bebop or bebop2 like never before Main Feature: -TapFly Mode (read more down below) -Map TapFly Mode (read more down below) -AR Localizers (read more down below) -Watch Me Mode (read more down below) -Watch IT Mode (POI) (read more down below) -Follow Me Mode (position,speed, and altitude tracking) -Track Me Mode (follow me from any angle) -Dynamic Track (the bebop orbit around you while follow you) -Orbit -Exclusive Headless Mode -VR Mode (read more down below) -Fullscreen Mode -Altitude Limit Override -Hand Launch -Beeper -Configurable 4 positions rate selector on piloting screen Tripod Mode Filming 1 Mode Filming 2 Mode Sport Mode -Piloting mode 1, 2, 3, 4 -work with: Skycontroller Skycontroller2 MFI bluetooth controller FLYPAD controller WIFI extender -Return home -Banked Turn -Flight Limits -Media Management -On screen information: -speed -altitude -altitude over sea level -distance -wifi signal strength -bebop battery level -device battery level -skycontroller battery level -bebop gps fix (with satellite number) -device gps fix (color coded on the precision level) -skycontroller gps fix -dinamic viewfinder -flight timer -radar -Virtual Exponential analog stick -Videofeed from the bebop -Map view -Flat Trim -Calibration -Save last know Bebop Position -Super handy shortcut to system wi-fi options -Siri voice feedback -Metric/Imperial unit -exposure correction -color saturation -white balance -video recoding Mb/s -video recording frame rate Localization: - english - italian - spanish -- TapFly Mode -- With this modality you can pilot your bebop just by tapping your destination on the videoFeed, it's work like Magic! -- Map TapFly Mode -- In this modality you can tap on the Map your destination and the Bebop will automatically reach it -- AR Localizers -- Floatting target on the videofeed that indicate you your position and the position of your POI -- Watch Me Mode -- In this modality the camera of the bebop always point at you!! You can still the control of the bebop move it around and take unmatched selfie video, no limit to your imagination!! Or you can move around, the bebop will stay stationary hovering but always looking what you doing self rotating on the z axis and tilting the camera for keep you in frame!! --Follow Me Mode-- As you expect in this mode the bebop will follow you!! Just choose the distance and the elevation from which you what to be followed and enjoy the best follow algorithm out there!! The movement of the bebop are precisely calculated considering speed,acceleration,direction,distance both of you and the bebop it self. --Track / Dynamic Track Me Mode-- Not only follow you from behind, with the mode the bebop follow you from any angle, you can change angle altitude and distance on the fly! and more the angle can change dynamically so the bebop orbit around you!! -- Watch IT Mode (POI) -- Choose a point on the map and the bebop will always look at your Point Of Interest!! You can move the bebop around while it look at the place you choose!! The best solution for shot your favorite monument, castle,lake...your target will be always in frame, with automatic yaw angular speed calculated base on the tangential speed of the bebop with you POI -VR mode (Split view for VR headset - goggles) include options for headtracking for move the camera (optional) pan headtracking looked on speed (optional) on-screen arrow that indicate your position AR localizer adjustable FOV works with skycontroller,skycontroller 2 and bluetooth MFI controller This app is built with Parrot SDK 3.12 -This app works with both Bebop1 and Bebop2 but the update GPS module of the Bebop2 will guarantee better performance and precision in all position related operation -Many of special function of the app require a GPS equipped device -Altitude Tracking require a barometer equipped device

About

Spool Programmer

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.

Highlights
  • Write filament data to NTAG215/216 tags
  • 18 pre-configured filament profiles
  • Read and verify existing tags
  • Check tag status and memory
  • Format tags for programming
  • Custom color selection
  • Support for various spool sizes
Features
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Transform your 3D printing workflow with Spool Programmer, the essential tool for programming RFID tags on your filament spools. Whether you're using Anycubic printers or building your own filament management system, this app makes tag programming simple, fast, and reliable. POWERFUL FEATURES • Write complete filament data to NTAG215/216 tags in seconds • 18 pre-configured profiles covering all major filament types • Read existing tags to verify or clone configurations • Check tag status and memory layout • Format tags for fresh programming • Custom color selection with RGB sliders and 16 presets • Support for 500g, 1kg, and 2kg spool sizes • Configurable print temperatures (nozzle, bed, chamber) FILAMENT TYPES SUPPORTED PLA, PLA+, PLA Matte, PLA Silk, PETG, ABS, TPU, Nylon, ASA, PC, PVA, HIPS, and BVOH. Each profile includes optimized default temperatures that you can customize. INTUITIVE INTERFACE Beautiful card-based design that guides you through every step. Select your filament type, choose a color, adjust temperatures, and write—all in a clean, modern interface that follows Apple's design guidelines. SMART & SAFE • Automatic detection of write-protected tags • Clear error messages with helpful guidance • Validates tag compatibility before writing • Preview data before committing to tag • No account required, no tracking, no ads PERFECT FOR • Makers managing multiple filament spools • 3D printing enthusiasts with Anycubic printers • Anyone building custom filament management systems • Hackerspaces and makerspaces • Professional print farms TECHNICAL DETAILS Supports standard NTAG215 and NTAG216 NFC tags with 144-byte user memory. Uses the same data format as the ACE-RFID project, ensuring compatibility with existing ecosystems. All processing happens on-device—your data never leaves your iPhone. REQUIREMENTS iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability running iOS 16.0 or later. You'll need blank NTAG215 or NTAG216 tags (widely available online). Note: Pre-programmed manufacturer tags may be write-protected. FREE & OPEN Based on the community-driven ACE-RFID project. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no data collection. Built by makers, for makers. Start programming your filament tags today and take control of your 3D printing workflow!

Screenshots

Bebop PRO4 screens
Spool Programmer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spool Programmer at Free against Bebop PRO's $4.99. Spool Programmer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Bebop PRO's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Spool Programmer is free to download; Bebop PRO costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spool Programmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bebop PRO has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Bebop PRO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spool Programmer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bebop PRO ships an update fortnightly, Spool Programmer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Bebop PRO versus Spool Programmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBebop PROSpool Programmer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (22 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichele VagnettiMartin Bogomolni

Customer experience

Bebop PRO

All ratings22 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative17.5%

Spool Programmer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bebop PRO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sudden motor cut-off leading to crashes
  • GPS issues causing Follow Me mode to malfunction
  • App freezing and crashing during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Flight planning capabilities
  • Object tracking mode
  • Altitude limit increase
  • Customizable button/control layouts
  • Manual camera control

Spool Programmer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bebop PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Spool Programmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bebop PRO free?
Bebop PRO costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spool Programmer free?
Spool Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bebop PRO or Spool Programmer?
Spool Programmer is rated higher. Bebop PRO averages 3.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Spool Programmer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Bebop PRO or Spool Programmer have ads?
Neither Bebop PRO nor Spool Programmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bebop PRO or Spool Programmer?
Bebop PRO ships an update fortnightly, and Spool Programmer every 5 days. Most recently, Bebop PRO was updated on September 19, 2026 and Spool Programmer on September 18, 2026.

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