Comparison

Meter vs SpoolManager

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

Head to head
About

Meter

Features
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Lesen und überwachen Sie Ihre Wasser- Strom und Gaszähler von überall auf der Welt, mit den Anlagen der WIKON Kommunikationstechnik GmbH. Mit dieser neuen App haben Sie jederzeit und von überall die volle Kontrolle über Ihre Verbräuche. Falls Sie noch über kein Login verfügen, setzen Sie sich bitte mit unserem Support in Verbindung. Als Demo Login können Sie: Benutzer: meter-demo Passwort: meter-demo verwenden.

About

SpoolManager

Features
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SpoolManager - Your Filament. Smartly Organized. Keep track of your filament spools, remaining amounts and printing data at all times. SpoolManager makes managing your 3D printing filament simple, fast and digital - with NFC/RFID tags, QR codes, an automatic shopping list and much more. -------------------- NFC/RFID & QR CODES -------------------- - Read and write NFC/RFID tags - Create and scan QR codes - Store filament data directly with your spool - Optimized for NFC tags, e.g. Anycubic ACE Pro - Quickly access material, color and other filament data -------------------- SPOOLS & INVENTORY -------------------- - Manufacturer, material and color - Remaining amount and spool weight - Printing temperatures and print parameters - Storage location and inventory - Price and purchase date - Edit, share and update your spools -------------------- AUTOMATIC SHOPPING LIST -------------------- - Automatically detect spools running low - Automatically add low-stock filament to your shopping list - Set your own remaining-filament threshold - Add items manually at any time -------------------- FILAMENT PROFILES -------------------- - Create custom material profiles - Save frequently used settings - Import and export profiles - Quickly switch between commonly used filaments -------------------- HISTORY, ARCHIVE & SEARCH -------------------- - Keep track of read and write history - Archive spools and reuse them later - Quickly search through your saved data -------------------- ICLOUD, APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS -------------------- - Optional iCloud sync across your devices - Quick access from your Apple Watch - Important information available in widgets -------------------- TRY FREE FOR 7 DAYS -------------------- Try SpoolManager free for 7 days and explore all its features. After your trial, unlock SpoolManager permanently with a one-time Lifetime purchase for $1.99 - no subscription. SpoolManager is made for everyone who wants to organize filament, keep track of remaining amounts and simplify their 3D printing workflow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pixel-project.de/spm/datenschutz_en.html

Screenshots

Meter4 screens
SpoolManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meter at none against SpoolManager's 2. Meter also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. SpoolManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meter ships an update every 9 days, SpoolManager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Meter versus SpoolManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeterSpoolManager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWikon Kommunikationstechnik GmbHNorman Hennige

In-app purchases

None

Meter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpoolManager

Subscriptions2
  • Monatsabo$0.991 Month
  • Jahresabo$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Meter free?
Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoolManager free?
SpoolManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meter or SpoolManager have ads?
Neither Meter nor SpoolManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meter or SpoolManager?
Meter ships an update every 9 days, and SpoolManager every 2 months. Most recently, Meter was updated on September 8, 2026 and SpoolManager on September 20, 2026.

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