Comparison

Cart Sample App vs SpoolMate

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

Head to head
About

Cart Sample App

Features
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This app helps to coordinate family or group shopping. Setup is easy. You first create a group. All you have to do is enter a group name (e.g. »My Family«) and your own name (e.g. »Michael« or »Dad« or whatever). Your shopping list can now be saved and synchronised. To allow other family members to view and edit the shopping list, they have to join the group. To do so, a sharing code in the form xxxxx-xxxxx and a name must be entered. Once the setup is done, there are two operating modes: * In shopping mode, you work through the shopping list in the supermarket. You tick off every item that ends up in your shopping cart on the list until it is empty. If another family member has any last-minute requests, these items will appear on your shopping list directly. * In planning mode, you can add items to the list for the next shopping trip. The ‘history view’, which lists all the items you have ever bought, is particularly useful: As the same items are usually bought again and again, they can be added to the shopping list with a single tap. Shopping items are assigned to one of ten predefined categories (fruit and vegetables, bread, etc.). This makes it easier to organise the list. You can show and hide individual categories. For example, if you are in the fruit and vegetables section, you can display only the items you find there. This is particularly useful if your shopping list is very long. This app is free and serves as an example for learning Swift programming. The code is described in the book »Swift -- Das umfassende Handbuch« by Michael Kofler.

About

SpoolMate

Track your 3D printing filament inventory with this app. Easily monitor remaining filament, log usage after prints, and receive low-stock notifications to ensure you always have enough material for your projects.

Highlights
  • Track filament levels
  • Log filament usage
  • Low-stock notifications
  • Support for common materials
  • Print history per spool
  • One-tap reordering
Features
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Never get caught mid-layer with an empty spool again. Before you start a print, check SpoolMate. See exactly how much filament you have left, make sure you have enough for the job, then log what you used when you're done. It takes seconds and saves ruined prints. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • See every spool at a glance with color-coded fill indicators • Check remaining filament before you start a print • Log filament used after each print in seconds • Full print history per spool • Supports all common materials — PLA, PLA+, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon, PC, HIPS, and more • Track both 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameter filament NEVER LOSE A SPOOL • Scan QR labels to jump straight to any spool (SpoolMate+) • Print scannable labels for your shelf or storage bins (SpoolMate+) • Low-stock notifications so you can reorder before it's urgent REORDER IN ONE TAP • "Buy More" button on every spool to quickly reorder filament • Searches by brand, material, and color automatically SPOOLMATE+ Upgrade once, own it forever. • Unlimited spools • iCloud sync across all your devices • QR label generation and printing • Full print history (free tier shows last 5) • No ads SpoolMate is built for makers who take their filament seriously. Whether you have 3 spools or 30, SpoolMate keeps your inventory honest.

Screenshots

Cart Sample App4 screens
SpoolMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cart Sample App at none against SpoolMate's 4. Cart Sample App also leads on ads (none vs shown). SpoolMate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpoolMate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cart Sample App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cart Sample App ships an update every 6 months, SpoolMate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cart Sample App versus SpoolMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCart Sample AppSpoolMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael KoflerChris TeSelle

In-app purchases

None

Cart Sample App

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SpoolMate

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • SpoolMate+$14.99

Questions

Is Cart Sample App free?
Cart Sample App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoolMate free?
SpoolMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cart Sample App or SpoolMate have ads?
SpoolMate shows ads; Cart Sample App does not.
Which is updated more often, Cart Sample App or SpoolMate?
Cart Sample App ships an update every 6 months, and SpoolMate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cart Sample App was updated on October 25, 2026 and SpoolMate on October 24, 2026.

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