Comparison

3D Print Commander vs SpoolManager

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

SpoolManager

Features
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SpoolManager - Your Filament. Smartly Organized. Keep track of your filament spools, remaining amounts and printing data at all times. SpoolManager makes managing your 3D printing filament simple, fast and digital - with NFC/RFID tags, QR codes, an automatic shopping list and much more. -------------------- NFC/RFID & QR CODES -------------------- - Read and write NFC/RFID tags - Create and scan QR codes - Store filament data directly with your spool - Optimized for NFC tags, e.g. Anycubic ACE Pro - Quickly access material, color and other filament data -------------------- SPOOLS & INVENTORY -------------------- - Manufacturer, material and color - Remaining amount and spool weight - Printing temperatures and print parameters - Storage location and inventory - Price and purchase date - Edit, share and update your spools -------------------- AUTOMATIC SHOPPING LIST -------------------- - Automatically detect spools running low - Automatically add low-stock filament to your shopping list - Set your own remaining-filament threshold - Add items manually at any time -------------------- FILAMENT PROFILES -------------------- - Create custom material profiles - Save frequently used settings - Import and export profiles - Quickly switch between commonly used filaments -------------------- HISTORY, ARCHIVE & SEARCH -------------------- - Keep track of read and write history - Archive spools and reuse them later - Quickly search through your saved data -------------------- ICLOUD, APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS -------------------- - Optional iCloud sync across your devices - Quick access from your Apple Watch - Important information available in widgets -------------------- TRY FREE FOR 7 DAYS -------------------- Try SpoolManager free for 7 days and explore all its features. After your trial, unlock SpoolManager permanently with a one-time Lifetime purchase for $1.99 - no subscription. SpoolManager is made for everyone who wants to organize filament, keep track of remaining amounts and simplify their 3D printing workflow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pixel-project.de/spm/datenschutz_en.html

Screenshots

3D Print Commander4 screens
SpoolManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Print Commander ships an update monthly, SpoolManager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3D Print Commander versus SpoolManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Print CommanderSpoolManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS27.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolker SchmittNorman Hennige

In-app purchases

None

3D Print Commander

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolManager

One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is 3D Print Commander free?
3D Print Commander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoolManager free?
SpoolManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Print Commander or SpoolManager have ads?
3D Print Commander shows ads; SpoolManager does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Print Commander or SpoolManager?
3D Print Commander ships an update monthly, and SpoolManager fortnightly. Most recently, 3D Print Commander was updated on October 30, 2026 and SpoolManager on October 31, 2026.

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