# Spoolstock vs CC Tool App

Spoolstock and CC Tool App both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of CC Tool App's written reviews are positive against 47% of Spoolstock's. CC Tool App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Spoolstock's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 20). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spoolstock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CC Tool App asks for nothing beyond the download.

CC Tool App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spoolstock has 122 ratings behind it against 20, 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 88% of CC Tool App's.

Spoolstock ships an update weekly, CC Tool App every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spoolstock | CC Tool App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoolstock-3d-printing-hub/id6480470069/reviews) | **[4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-tool-app/id6748864087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Bus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473462961) | [Walker Frederick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487332727) |

## 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


### CC Tool App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-tool-app/id6748864087)

An open-source companion application designed for 3D printers based on CC and SDCP technologies. It provides users with essential tools and functionalities to manage and interact with their 3D printing devices.

**Highlights:** Open-source companion app, Supports CC and SDCP 3D printers, Essential tools for 3D printing, GitHub integration for development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spoolstock free?

Spoolstock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CC Tool App free?

CC Tool App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spoolstock or CC Tool App?

CC Tool App is rated higher. Spoolstock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while CC Tool App averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do Spoolstock or CC Tool App have ads?

Neither Spoolstock nor CC Tool App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spoolstock or CC Tool App?

Spoolstock ships an update weekly, and CC Tool App every 2 days. Most recently, Spoolstock was updated on November 8, 2026 and CC Tool App on October 30, 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.*