Printer Tools App vs Spoolman GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Spoolman GO
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Spoolman GO is the iPhone companion app for your self-hosted Spoolman or FilaMan-compatible server. Manage your filament spools, track inventory, and write NFC tags in the OpenSpool format — right from your iPhone. FEATURES • Dashboard with inventory overview: total weight, material distribution, low-stock warnings, and manufacturer statistics at a glance • Spool list with search and filters by material, manufacturer, location, and stock status, including a remaining-weight status indicator • Detail view with all filament data, settings, and remaining weight • Book filament consumption and log measured remaining weight • Overview for spools, filaments, vendors, and locations — edit all fields • Multi-color display: pie chart (coaxial) or linear gradient (longitudinal) in lists and details • Scan QR codes and open the matching spool directly (`/spool/show/...` and `WEB+SPOOLMAN:S-...`) • Read and write passive NFC tags (OpenSpool 1.0, NDEF MIME application/json; no direct printer or accessory pairing) • Automatically store NFC tag UID on the matching spool (lot_nr) • Auto-detect API: native Spoolman (/api/v1) or FilaMan Spoolman compatibility (/spoolman/api/v1) • Light / Dark / System color scheme • Demo Mode: explore the general app UI without a server using realistic sample data; writing NFC tags requires Live Mode • No account, no cloud service — all your data stays with you • Settings: server connection, appearance and language, low-stock threshold • Improved VoiceOver support with labeled actions, form fields, filters, and purchase states REQUIREMENTS • Self-hosted Spoolman or FilaMan with Spoolman-API Plugin • For NFC: iPhone 7 or newer, iOS 13+, physical device required (not Simulator) • For QR scanning: camera access PRIVACY Spoolman GO collects no user data. All settings are stored locally. The app only communicates with the server you configure. TERMS OF USE Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Spoolman GO at none against Printer Tools App's shown. Printer Tools App's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Printer Tools App sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Spoolman GO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Printer Tools App ships an update every 2 weeks, Spoolman GO every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Printer Tools App | Spoolman GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Gomez Mateos | FLORIAN BERTHOLD PFLAUM |
In-app purchases
Printer Tools App
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$46.991 Year
- Donation - Coffee$1.99
- Donation - Cake$5.99
- Donation - Pizza$11.99
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- Donation - Hamburger$16.99
- Lifetime Premium$69.99
Spoolman GO
- Spoolman GO Monthly$2.991 Month
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