Comparison

Instant Remote for Point vs FilaSpool

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

Head to head
About

Instant Remote for Point

Features
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DISCLAIMER This is the companion app for the OpenInfrared Point. Hardware is REQUIRED. Order here: https://openinfrared.com

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

Screenshots

Instant Remote for Point3 screens
FilaSpool4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FilaSpool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instant Remote for Point asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Instant Remote for Point versus FilaSpool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant Remote for PointFilaSpool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDYLA, LLCJon Clark

In-app purchases

None

Instant Remote for Point

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FilaSpool

One-time1
  • FilaSpool Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Instant Remote for Point free?
Instant Remote for Point is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FilaSpool free?
FilaSpool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Instant Remote for Point or FilaSpool have ads?
Neither Instant Remote for Point nor FilaSpool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instant Remote for Point or FilaSpool?
Instant Remote for Point ships an update every 2 weeks, and FilaSpool fortnightly. Most recently, Instant Remote for Point was updated on October 18, 2026 and FilaSpool on October 15, 2026.

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