Comparison

FilamentFlow vs SpoolSmart

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

Head to head
About

FilamentFlow

Manage your 3D printing filament inventory with detailed tracking of brand, material, color, and quantity. Monitor usage trends with insightful charts and records. No account is required to get started.

Highlights
  • Filament inventory management
  • Track brand, material, color, and quantity
  • Quick add/consume functionality
  • Filter and sort by various criteria
  • Usage records and trend charts
Features
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Know exactly what filament you have before you start the next print. FilamentFlow is a focused inventory manager for makers who want to keep every spool, material and remaining stock organized. BUILD A CLEAR SPOOL INVENTORY • Save the brand, model, material, color, diameter, weight and density for every spool. • Track PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, engineering materials and more. • Keep counts current as you add filament or use it. FIND THE RIGHT MATERIAL FASTER • Filter your inventory by brand, material or color. • Sort spools by quantity or date. • Open a spool to review its specifications and stock changes. UNDERSTAND YOUR MATERIAL USE • Keep an inventory change history for additions and consumption. • See inventory totals and visual breakdowns by brand and material. • Review usage trends to make better restocking decisions. Your data stays with you and syncs through iCloud across supported devices. Use the Apple Watch companion to check your filament inventory and statistics from your wrist. FilamentFlow is built for hobbyists, print farms and anyone who wants a calmer, more reliable 3D-printing workflow.

About

SpoolSmart

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SpoolSmart is the ultimate filament manager for 3D printing enthusiasts. Keep track of every spool in your collection, monitor remaining filament, and never get caught running out mid-print again. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Add spools by brand, material, color, and weight • Scan barcodes to quickly add new spools • Log print jobs and automatically deduct filament used • See exactly how much filament remains on each spool STAY ORGANIZED • Filter and sort by material, color, or brand • Get low-filament warnings before you run out • Store spool photos for easy identification • Track filament across multiple printers ONE-TIME UNLOCK SpoolSmart is free to download. Unlock all features with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees, ever. Whether you have 5 spools or 500, SpoolSmart keeps your filament inventory organized and your prints running smoothly.

Screenshots

FilamentFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FilamentFlow at none against SpoolSmart's 1. FilamentFlow also leads on device support. SpoolSmart's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. SpoolSmart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FilamentFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FilamentFlow versus SpoolSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilamentFlowSpoolSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better—
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文志 胡Chomps, LLC

In-app purchases

None

FilamentFlow

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolSmart

One-time1
  • SpoolSmart Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is FilamentFlow free?
FilamentFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoolSmart free?
SpoolSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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