Comparison

3D Print Commander vs SpoolLab

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

Head to head
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.

About

SpoolLab

Features
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Manage all your 3D printer filament spools from a single app. SpoolLab tracks your inventory, calculates the real cost of every print and keeps you from running out mid-print. SPOOL MANAGEMENT • Add spools by brand, material (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU…) and colour • Scan the barcode on the box to add a filament instantly • Track remaining weight and length for each spool • Over 500 built-in spool references PRINT TRACKING • Log every print with its filament usage • Cost calculator including electricity and filament price • Dashboard with statistics and charts • Analysis by material, by month, by success rate 22 PRECONFIGURED PRINTERS • Bambu Lab: A1 mini, A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1 Carbon, X1E, H2D, H2D Laser, X2D • Prusa: i3 MK4, CORE One, XL, MINI+ • Creality: Ender 3 V3, K1, K1 Max, K2 Plus • Elegoo: Neptune 4 Pro / Plus / Max, Centauri Carbon BAMBU LAB INTEGRATION • Sync your AMS slots automatically • Monitor ongoing prints in real time NFC TAGS • Write your own NFC tags (NTAG, OpenPrintTag) to identify spools with one tap • Instant reading from the home screen • Please note: the chips in Bambu Lab spools are encrypted and cannot be read by any iPhone app. For those spools, scan the barcode on the box. SMART FEATURES • Available in 4 languages: French, English, German, Italian • iCloud sync across all your devices • Import/Export your inventory (CSV, JSON, PDF) • Printer management with custom profiles • Home screen widget • Notifications when a spool is running low PRIVACY • All data stays on your device • No tracking, no ads, no account required Free. Upgrade to SpoolLab Pro from Settings to unlock all features.

Screenshots

3D Print Commander4 screens
SpoolLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Print Commander at none against SpoolLab's 1. 3D Print Commander also leads on device support (5 vs 2). SpoolLab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 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. SpoolLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Print Commander asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Print Commander ships an update every 5 weeks, SpoolLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3D Print Commander versus SpoolLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Print CommanderSpoolLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS27.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolker SchmittAlessandro Dekkiche

In-app purchases

None

3D Print Commander

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolLab

One-time1
  • SpoolLab Pro$8.99

Questions

Is 3D Print Commander free?
3D Print Commander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoolLab free?
SpoolLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Print Commander or SpoolLab have ads?
3D Print Commander shows ads; SpoolLab does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Print Commander or SpoolLab?
3D Print Commander ships an update every 5 weeks, and SpoolLab every 2 weeks. Most recently, 3D Print Commander was updated on September 16, 2026 and SpoolLab on September 15, 2026.

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