Comparison

Spoolstock vs 3D Print Commander

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

Head to head
About

Spoolstock

Manage your 3D printing materials and projects with this app. Track filament inventory, monitor print progress, and gain insights into your usage. Syncs across devices and offers smart tracking for remaining filament.

Highlights
  • Filament inventory management
  • QR/barcode scanning
  • Intelligent filament tracking
  • Multi-material print tracking
  • Depletion notifications
  • Usage statistics
  • Multi-device cloud syncing
Features
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If you are 3D printing, either professionally or personally, you have to manage your progress and your materials. Spoolstock helps you keep track of what you have, what you use, what you like, and what you spend. Keep all your materials and prints in one place, on your phone or your tablet. ------------- You can start today for free for up to 20 filaments, spools, and prints. If you find Spoolstock useful in your 3D printing process, upgrade to a Maker subscription for unlimited access to filaments, spools, prints, and much more! ------------- Comprehensive filament inventory management: Easily track your filament inventory with detailed data points. Use QR/barcode scanning for quick access, add photos, note purchase prices, and customize inventory locations and attributes. Intelligent filament tracking: Know exactly how much filament is left on each spool. Spoolstock's smart system calculates remaining filament using an extensive database of empty spool weights. Enhanced print tracking: Monitor your 3D prints with precision. Spoolstock supports multi-material prints and automatically updates filament availability based on usage during prints. Depletion notifications: Stay informed with notifications when a filament spool is running low or has been depleted. Usage statistics: Gain insights into your printing habits with stats on filament types, brands, colors, and materials used. Flexible workflow integration: Designed to adapt to various workflows, Spoolstock is the perfect companion for both hobbyists and professional 3D printing setups. Multi-device cloud syncing: All data is associated with your Spoolstock account and is always up-to-date. Your data is stored in the cloud and can be accessed from anywhere on any device. Customized label printing: Build a print queue and print labels for your spools quickly and easily. QR codes on every spool for quick scanning and easy access. Supports most wi-fi enabled label printers. NEW! Keep track of your spools with custom NFC tags: Easily tap to find your spools. ------------- We are a small development team passionate about 3D printing. Our goal is to make Spoolstock the best possible platform to manage your 3D printing workflow so you can optimize your processes and increase your productivity. We are brand new, but have big plans for future updates and features. Stay tuned as this tool continues to grow and change as we work together with our users to provide regular updates and new features. Privacy Policy: https://spoolstock.com/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://spoolstock.com/terms

About

3D Print Commander

This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts manage their filament materials, track usage, and log calibration and drying parameters. It offers Apple Watch and Shortcuts integration for enhanced control and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Effortless filament organization
  • Precise material usage tracking
  • Easy calibration parameters logging
  • Detailed filament drying log
  • Apple Watch support
  • Shortcuts integration
Features
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At 3D Print Commander, we've crafted the ultimate tool for managing your 3D printer filament materials with ease and efficiency. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, our app empowers you to gain complete control over your materials, optimizing and streamlining your workflow every step of the way. Here's how we make a difference: - **Effortless Filament Management**: Our intuitive system lets you organize and categorize your entire filament library seamlessly. Store essential details such as color, type, and weight in one easily accessible spot, simplifying your material management. - **Precise Material Usage Tracking**: Never be caught off guard in the middle of a project. With our precise tracking, you can monitor your filament consumption and keep a close eye on your inventory levels, ensuring you're always prepared. - **Easy Calibration Parameters Tracking**: Stabilize and enhance the quality of your prints by recording and recalling essential calibration settings like temperature and speed, allowing you to achieve consistent results effortlessly. - **Detailed Filament Drying Log**: Maintain the integrity and reliability of your prints by keeping a comprehensive log of your filament drying processes. Record drying times and conditions accurately to ensure top-tier print quality. - **Apple Watch Support**: Access vital information quickly and easily right from your wrist, ensuring that you stay informed and in control on-the-go. - **Shortcuts Integration**: Seamlessly integrate with the Shortcuts App to harness the power of Siri and Apple Intelligence, making your experience even more straightforward and efficient. Stay connected across all your Apple devices with iCloud syncing, ensuring your data is always up-to-date and accessible. Simplify your 3D printing process with 3D Print Commander, where control and creativity come together effortlessly.

Screenshots

Spoolstock4 screens
3D Print Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Print Commander at 100% against Spoolstock's 47%. 3D Print Commander also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Spoolstock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (119 vs 1). On price 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. Spoolstock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 3D Print Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Print Commander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spoolstock has 119 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Spoolstock's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3D Print Commander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spoolstock ships an update weekly, 3D Print Commander monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Spoolstock versus 3D Print Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolstock3D Print Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (119 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Bus, LLCVolker Schmitt

Customer experience

Spoolstock

All ratings119 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative41.2%

3D Print Commander

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spoolstock

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Most filaments missing in database
  • NFC does not work
  • Log in and data GONE after update
  • Password reset does nothing
  • CSV export doesn't work
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  • Barcode scanning broken
  • App requires internet connection
  • App crashes constantly
  • App freezes and locks up
  • Unable to print labels
  • Scanning most spools turns up no previous entries
  • App crashes when navigating menus or returning from printing
  • White screen displayed with nothing on it
  • Login screen covered by Dynamic Island
  • Cannot copy-paste passwords
  • Selection of diameter 1.75 impossible
  • Cannot enter started spools
  • Long save times
  • App not adapted to display size
  • Inconsistent language (German/English)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Link app to slicer for project import
  • One-time payment option instead of subscription
  • Show total print time for a project
  • Allow offline use
  • Document filament drying
Show 4 more
  • Overall overview of filament needing drying
  • Improve UI for scrolling on inventory page
  • Add more filament types to database
  • Integration options for slicers

3D Print Commander

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spoolstock

Subscriptions2
  • Maker Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Maker Yearly$19.991 Year
None

3D Print Commander

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spoolstock free?
Spoolstock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Print Commander free?
3D Print Commander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spoolstock or 3D Print Commander?
3D Print Commander is rated higher. Spoolstock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while 3D Print Commander averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spoolstock or 3D Print Commander have ads?
3D Print Commander shows ads; Spoolstock does not.
Which is updated more often, Spoolstock or 3D Print Commander?
Spoolstock ships an update weekly, and 3D Print Commander monthly. Most recently, Spoolstock was updated on October 26, 2026 and 3D Print Commander on October 20, 2026.

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