# Spoolstock vs 3D Print Commander

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Spoolstock | 3D Print Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoolstock-3d-printing-hub/id6480470069/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-print-commander/id6504635784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Bus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473462961) | [Volker Schmitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466399691) |

## What reviewers say

### Spoolstock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoolstock-3d-printing-hub/id6480470069)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maker Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Maker Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for filament inventory
- 👍 Tracks filament usage
- 👍 Helps manage large spool collections
- 👍 Time-saver for organization
- 👍 Useful for accounting/cost tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues/data loss
- 🐛 NFC scanning not working
- 🐛 Barcode/QR code scanning issues
- 🐛 Filament database lacking entries

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 3D Print Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-print-commander/id6504635784)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*