Spoolo vs 3Dcalc+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spoolo
This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts and farm owners accurately calculate production costs, set selling prices, and manage filament inventory. It accounts for print time, material usage, marketplace fees, and desired profit margins.
- Calculate production costs
- Set selling prices
- Track filament usage
- Manage marketplace fees
- Monitor filament stock
- Adjust global settings
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Spoolo is the workshop app for 3D printing. Track every spool, scan NFC filament tags, and price your prints so you know the real profit before you sell. SPOOL INVENTORY • See grams left, stock value and low-stock alerts for every spool • Use, weigh and refill spools with full history • Log a print and Spoolo deducts the filament automatically • Add spools from a catalog of 47 brands, 369 product lines and over 2,000 colors, with temperatures and empty-spool weights NFC SPOOL TAGS • Scan a tag to open its spool instantly • Write OpenSpool-compatible tags to NTAG213/215/216 stickers • Link any NFC sticker to a spool PRICING THAT ADDS UP • Material, electricity, machine wear, failed prints, labor, packaging and shipping • Multi-color prints and several pieces per batch • Marketplace fees for Etsy, Amazon FBA, eBay, Shopify or direct sales, all editable • Recommended price from your markup, or set your own and see the real profit • Break-even price, margin and profit per hour WORKSHOP TOOLS • Quick Quote calculator • Spool weigher using a kitchen scale • Length and weight converter • Material guide with nozzle, bed and drying temperatures • Printer presets with power draw and expected life • CSV export and any currency The free version includes one spool and one project. Spoolo Pro unlocks unlimited spools and projects. By subscribing to the Pro Plan, you agree to abide by Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA). We recommend reviewing Apple's EULA before making any in-app purchases to ensure that you are fully informed and in compliance with their terms and conditions. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
3Dcalc+
This app helps makers, designers, and 3D printing businesses accurately calculate project costs. It considers materials, print time, and power consumption to provide clear quotes, saving time and avoiding surprises in estimates.
- Calculate project costs
- Consider materials
- Estimate print time
- Factor in power consumption
- Generate clear quotes
- Track expenses
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3DCalc+ is the essential tool for makers, designers, and 3D printing businesses. Quickly and accurately calculate the real cost of your projects, considering materials, print time, and power consumption. No more guessing how much a part costs to print — with 3DCalc+, you’ll have a clear quote before you start. Who is 3DCalc+ for? • Makers printing at home who want to track expenses. • Freelancers and 3D designers preparing quotes for clients. • 3D printing businesses that need transparency and speed in their costs. With 3DCalc+, you’ll have full control of your expenses, save time, and avoid surprises in your estimates. Download it now and manage your 3D business more easily.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3Dcalc+ at 100% against Spoolo's 0%. 3Dcalc+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Spoolo's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Spoolo is free to download; 3Dcalc+ costs $4.99 up front. Spoolo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 3Dcalc+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
3Dcalc+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3Dcalc+ has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Spoolo's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3Dcalc+'s.
Spoolo ships an update every 9 months, 3Dcalc+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spoolo | 3Dcalc+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STRICS IT GmbH | Juan Jose Coll Garcia |
Customer experience
Spoolo
3Dcalc+
In-app purchases
Spoolo
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
3Dcalc+
No in-app purchases
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