Comparison

Subox vs SpoolTool

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

Head to head
About

Subox

Features
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Subox is the ultimate app designed for managing all types of subscriptions. Whether it’s a monthly, yearly, or lifetime membership, Subox helps you track your subscriptions and stay on top of payments and renewals with ease. - Track Your Subscriptions Accurately: View all your active subscriptions, including payment dates, renewal periods, and expired subscriptions. From streaming services to in-app purchases, and other memberships, Subox makes it simple to stay organized. - Sync Across Devices: Keep your subscription data up-to-date and accessible on all your Apple devices, so you can manage your subscriptions anytime, anywhere. - Clean and Intuitive Interface: With a simple, easy-to-use design, Subox ensures you can quickly find all the information you need. A well-organized layout makes managing subscriptions more efficient. - View Payment History: Access past payment records to ensure no bills have been missed. With Subox, you’ll never miss a renewal or payment again. Stay organized and in control of all your subscriptions effortlessly! ======== Subox feature subscription is available as an optional subscription. Your subscription will begin immediately upon purchase and will renew automatically unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes Account will be charged for the upcoming period. Visit https://www.smapu.net/subox/terms for full terms and privacy policy.

About

SpoolTool

Features
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SpoolTool is a clean and easy-to-use app for tracking your 3D printing filament en accessories. Keep an overview of your filament spools, materials and remaining weight and accessories, so you always know what you have available before starting a print. Key features: • Track filament spools and remaining weight • Support for common materials like PLA, PETG and TPU • Stock inventory • Accessory inventory • Simple and distraction-free interface • iCloud synchronization SpoolTool+ (optional in-app purchase): • Unlock additional filament materials • Unlock all accessories • Add more brands and detailed filament information • Enable cost calculation features • Configure spool stock locations SpoolTool does not require an account and does not collect personal data. App data can be stored securely using iCloud when enabled on your device. Built with focus on simplicity, privacy and ease of use.

Screenshots

Subox3 screens
SpoolTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Subox at 17.0 against SpoolTool's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Subox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and SpoolTool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subox ships an update every 9 days, SpoolTool weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Subox versus SpoolTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuboxSpoolTool
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSmapu Technology Co., Ltd.Luc Janssen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Subox

Subscriptions1
  • Feature Subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subox Pro$9.99
1 purchases

SpoolTool

One-time1
  • SpoolTool+$1.99

Questions

Is Subox free?
Subox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpoolTool free?
SpoolTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subox or SpoolTool have ads?
Neither Subox nor SpoolTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subox or SpoolTool?
Subox ships an update every 9 days, and SpoolTool weekly. Most recently, Subox was updated on October 28, 2026 and SpoolTool on October 25, 2026.

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