Comparison

Printer Tools App vs Spooly App for CC1

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

Head to head
About

Printer Tools App

Manage and monitor all your 3D printers from a single dashboard. Get real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface for your printing workflow. Supports multiple printers, cameras, and file management.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring of print status and temperatures
  • Multi-printer dashboard
  • Seamless multi-camera support
  • File management and job queuing
  • Advanced performance insights and logs
  • Personalized light/dark mode interface
  • Optional add-ons and widgets
Features
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Printer Tools – Control and Monitor All Your 3D Printers in One Place Printer Tools is the ultimate app for managing and monitoring all your 3D printers from a single, unified dashboard. It delivers real-time data, advanced analytics, and a customizable interface designed to fit your workflow perfectly. Whether you manage one printer or an entire fleet, Printer Tools helps you stay in control — from print status and temperature to multicolor systems, cameras, and beyond. Key Features Real-Time Monitoring Stay updated with live metrics for each printer — including current layer, progress, print time, temperatures, fan speeds, lighting, and more. Monitor everything happening across multiple printers at once. Multi-Printer Dashboard Control all your 3D printers from one intuitive panel. View print status, filament usage, chamber conditions, and multicolor AMS details such as active colors, humidity, and temperature. Camera Integration Keep an eye on your prints in real time with seamless multi-camera support. Watch live feeds from one or multiple printers directly within the app. File Management Easily browse, upload, and organize print files ready for production. Manage storage, start new jobs, or queue upcoming prints with a single tap. Advanced Insights Access in-depth performance data and logs for each printer. Analyze print history, success rates, and detailed telemetry to optimize your workflow and reduce print failures. Personalized Interface Choose your preferred accent color and switch effortlessly between light and dark mode. Add-ons & Widgets Extend functionality with optional modules and interactive widgets for temperature, camera, and print progress. All Your Printers, One Control Center From casual makers to print farm operators, Printer Tools adapts to your needs. Combine precision, performance, and flexibility in a single app that turns your Apple device into a professional 3D printing command center. Available for: iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS Privacy Policy: https://printertools.app/privacy EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Spooly App for CC1

Features
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Take complete control of your Elegoo Centauri Carbon (CC) 3D printer with Spooly—the ultimate companion app designed specifically for CC owners. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional maker, Spooly brings advanced printer management, real-time monitoring, and intelligent filament tracking right to your iPhone. Built from the ground up for the Elegoo Centauri Carbon, Spooly communicates directly with your CC printer over your local network using the SDCP protocol, giving you fast, secure, and reliable control without any cloud dependency. KEY FEATURES: AUTOMATIC PRINTER DISCOVERY • Instantly discover your Elegoo Centauri Carbon on your local network • Support for multiple CC printers with easy switching • Secure connection with printer authentication REAL-TIME MONITORING • Live print progress with Dynamic Island integration • Track nozzle and bed temperatures, layer progress, and remaining time • High-quality thumbnail previews with HD upscaling • Detailed print statistics and history FULL PRINTER CONTROL • Start, pause, and stop prints remotely from anywhere at home • Browse and manage files stored on your Centauri Carbon • Send GCode files directly to your printer via AirDrop or share sheet • Adjust temperatures and fan speeds on the fly INTELLIGENT SPOOL MANAGEMENT • Track filament usage with brand, color, and weight • Automatic cost calculation for each print job • Filament consumption history and statistics • Support for partial usage tracking on failed prints WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES • Home screen widgets for quick printer status at a glance • Dynamic Island shows real-time print progress • Lock screen widgets so you never miss a status update COMPREHENSIVE PRINT HISTORY • Detailed records of every completed print • Filament usage and cost tracking per job • Filter and search through your printing history • Export print statistics for your records ADVANCED FEATURES • Works seamlessly with prints started from the printer's touchscreen • Offline print history synchronization • Smart metadata extraction from GCode files • Material-based filament filtering • Automatic thumbnail enhancement COMPATIBILITY: Designed exclusively for Elegoo Centauri Carbon (CC/CC1) 3D printers using the SDCP protocol. Please note that the newer Centauri Carbon 2 (CC2) is not currently supported. PRIVACY: Spooly connects directly to your printer on your local network. No data is sent to external servers. Your print data stays on your device. Perfect for: • Elegoo Centauri Carbon owners who want remote monitoring • Makers managing multiple print projects on their CC • Users tracking filament inventory and costs • Anyone wanting to optimize their CC printing workflow Download Spooly today and take full control of your Elegoo Centauri Carbon!

Screenshots

Printer Tools App4 screens
Spooly App for CC14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spooly App for CC1 at none against Printer Tools App's 7. Spooly App for CC1 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Printer Tools App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). 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. Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Spooly App for CC1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Printer Tools App ships an update every 2 weeks, Spooly App for CC1 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Printer Tools App versus Spooly App for CC1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrinter Tools AppSpooly App for CC1
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Gomez MateosYunus Emre Seker

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Printer Tools App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$46.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donation - Coffee$1.99
  • Donation - Cake$5.99
  • Donation - Pizza$11.99
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  • Donation - Hamburger$16.99
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99
None

Spooly App for CC1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Printer Tools App free?
Printer Tools App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spooly App for CC1 free?
Spooly App for CC1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Printer Tools App or Spooly App for CC1 have ads?
Printer Tools App shows ads; Spooly App for CC1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Printer Tools App or Spooly App for CC1?
Printer Tools App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spooly App for CC1 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Printer Tools App was updated on August 29, 2026 and Spooly App for CC1 on September 13, 2026.

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