Instant Remote for Point vs FilaSpool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instant Remote for Point
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DISCLAIMER This is the companion app for the OpenInfrared Point. Hardware is REQUIRED. Order here: https://openinfrared.com
FilaSpool
Manage your 3D printing filament inventory and track print jobs. Easily identify and update spools using NFC tags. Features AI-powered analysis of slicer screenshots for efficient logging.
- Filament and spool inventory management
- Track weight remaining and cost per spool
- Log print jobs and deduct filament usage
- AI-powered slicer screenshot analysis
- NFC tag support for spool identification
- Data backup and restore
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FilaSpool is the essential inventory manager for 3D printing enthusiasts. Keep track of every filament and spool you own, log your print jobs, and use NFC tags to instantly identify and update spools right at your printer. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT • Add filaments with brand, material, color, temperature profiles, and cost • Track multiple spools per filament with weight remaining • Archive empty spools without losing history • Group and browse inventory by brand PRINT JOBS • Create print jobs manually or import from a slicer screenshot using AI • Log print runs to automatically deduct filament usage from inventory • Track cost per print and view run history • Attach photos of your finished prints NFC TAG SUPPORT • Read and write OpenSpool and OpenPrintTag NFC tags • Read OpenTag3D NFC tags • Scan a tag to instantly match it to your inventory • Set your preferred tag format in settings SMART FEATURES • AI-powered slicer screenshot analysis (Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini) • Full data backup and restore FilaSpool requires an iPhone with NFC capability (iPhone 7 or later).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instant Remote for Point at none against FilaSpool's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. FilaSpool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instant Remote for Point asks for nothing beyond the download.
Instant Remote for Point ships an update every 2 weeks, FilaSpool fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Remote for Point | FilaSpool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DYLA, LLC | Jon Clark |
In-app purchases
Instant Remote for Point
No in-app purchases
FilaSpool
- FilaSpool Plus$4.99
Questions
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