Filament Swatches vs SpoolTool

FilamentSwatches is an app that allows you to manage and store your different 3D Printing filament colors. In addition, you can use the app on iPhones with an NFC chip to read from and write the swatches to NDEF-compliant NFC tags that you can then stick onto your physical printed filament samples. This allows you to form a digital link between your physical samples and information about the filament that was used to print them. The app encodes the filament information as a URL that is saved onto the NFC tag. This way, any NFC reader can be used to view the information saved on the tag. Personally, I use the app together with 25mm NTAG215 black NFC tags that I stick on 3D printed mini filament spools.

SpoolTool is a clean and easy-to-use app for tracking your 3D printing filament en accessories. Keep an overview of your filament spools, materials and remaining weight and accessories, so you always know what you have available before starting a print. Key features: • Track filament spools and remaining weight • Support for common materials like PLA, PETG and TPU • Stock inventory • Accessory inventory • Simple and distraction-free interface • iCloud synchronization SpoolTool+ (optional in-app purchase): • Unlock additional filament materials • Unlock all accessories • Add more brands and detailed filament information • Enable cost calculation features • Configure spool stock locations SpoolTool does not require an account and does not collect personal data. App data can be stored securely using iCloud when enabled on your device. Built with focus on simplicity, privacy and ease of use.