Meter vs SpoolManager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meter
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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.
SpoolManager
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. SpoolManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Meter | SpoolManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wikon Kommunikationstechnik GmbH | Norman Hennige |
In-app purchases
Meter
No in-app purchases
SpoolManager
- Monatsabo$0.991 Month
- Jahresabo$8.991 Year









