SpoolKeep vs SpoolSmart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SpoolKeep
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Simple 3D Printing Filament Spools Management Forget complex spreadsheets and bloated apps! SpoolKeep focuses on what matters to efficiently manage your filament collection. ALSO AVAILABLE ON MAC: ⢠Same Apple ID? Your data syncs automatically via iCloud ⢠Premium already purchased on iPhone? It works on Mac too ā no need to buy it twice! ⢠Seamless experience across all your Apple devices FREE VERSION - LIMITED TO 10 SPOOLS: ⢠Perfect for getting started ⢠All features included ⢠Upgrade anytime to unlock unlimited spools PREMIUM UPGRADE - ONE-TIME PURCHASE: ⢠Unlock unlimited spools (no recurring fees) ⢠Single purchase, lifetime access ⢠Shared across your iPhone and Mac ⢠Perfect for serious 3D printing enthusiasts SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE: ⢠Clean, intuitive interface ⢠Instant familiarity ⢠No unnecessary features ⢠Everything you actually need, nothing more THE ESSENTIALS, WELL DESIGNED: ⢠Catalog your spools (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU...) ⢠Track your inventory in just a few taps ⢠Find your filaments quickly ⢠Add photos for instant identification ⢠Easily spot started spools PRACTICAL AND FLEXIBLE: ⢠Smart suggestions to avoid repetitive typing ⢠Simple sorting by family, brand, type, or custom ⢠Quick search ⢠Data export/import and report
SpoolSmart
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SpoolSmart is the ultimate filament manager for 3D printing enthusiasts. Keep track of every spool in your collection, monitor remaining filament, and never get caught running out mid-print again. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION ⢠Add spools by brand, material, color, and weight ⢠Scan barcodes to quickly add new spools ⢠Log print jobs and automatically deduct filament used ⢠See exactly how much filament remains on each spool STAY ORGANIZED ⢠Filter and sort by material, color, or brand ⢠Get low-filament warnings before you run out ⢠Store spool photos for easy identification ⢠Track filament across multiple printers ONE-TIME UNLOCK SpoolSmart is free to download. Unlock all features with a single one-time purchase ā no subscription, no recurring fees, ever. Whether you have 5 spools or 500, SpoolSmart keeps your filament inventory organized and your prints running smoothly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpoolSmart at 15.1 against SpoolKeep's 17. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SpoolKeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpoolSmart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SpoolKeep | SpoolSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | ā |
| Ads | No | ā |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone ā better | ā |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Claude-Alain Muller | Chomps, LLC |
In-app purchases
SpoolKeep
- SpoolKeep Premium$1.99
SpoolSmart
- SpoolSmart Full Unlock$4.99








