Comparison

Spool Buddy vs 3Dcalc+

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

Head to head
About

Spool Buddy

Effortlessly manage your 3D printing filament inventory. Track brands, colors, and usage with a simple, fast interface. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices without requiring logins or network calls.

Highlights
  • iCloud syncing
  • No logins or network calls
  • Track brands, colors, and modifiers
  • Search and filter by properties
  • Usage and inventory tracking
  • Optimized for iOS and macOS
Features
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Filament tracking for 3D printing, without the fuss. Spool Buddy is a simple, fast filament inventory app made for hobbyists who want to know what filament they have, where it is, and how much is left — without accounts, subscriptions, tracking, or complicated setup. Add your filaments, organize them by brand, material, color, location, modifiers, and more. Track usage across one or multiple spools, keep drying logs, attach photos, archive old filament, and export or print your inventory when you need it. Spool Buddy syncs with iCloud, so your filament library stays up to date across iPhone, iPad, and Mac without creating an account. Features include: - Track filament inventory, usage, and remaining amounts - Multi-spool support for filaments - NFC reading and writing - iCloud sync with no logins - Photos for filament entries - Drying logs - Custom brands and materials - Detailed filament information, including colors, polymers, modifiers, fillers, and visual properties - Automatic color names and color family filtering - Support for gradients and complex filament colors - Filter by storage location, brand, color family, modifiers, and polymer - Sort by price, date added, color, brand, and name - Group by brand or material - Usage indicators at a glance - Archive filaments you no longer actively use - Export your inventory to CSV - Print your filament inventory - Optimized for iOS and macOS 26 - Small, fast, and designed to stay out of your way Spool Buddy is completely free to use. There are no subscriptions, no locked features, and no required purchases. In-app purchases are optional tips only, for people who want to support the app’s development. Made by an indie solo developer for people who just want a clean, useful way to manage their filament.

About

3Dcalc+

This app helps makers, designers, and 3D printing businesses accurately calculate project costs. It considers materials, print time, and power consumption to provide clear quotes, saving time and avoiding surprises in estimates.

Highlights
  • Calculate project costs
  • Consider materials
  • Estimate print time
  • Factor in power consumption
  • Generate clear quotes
  • Track expenses
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3DCalc+ is the essential tool for makers, designers, and 3D printing businesses. Quickly and accurately calculate the real cost of your projects, considering materials, print time, and power consumption. No more guessing how much a part costs to print — with 3DCalc+, you’ll have a clear quote before you start. Who is 3DCalc+ for? • Makers printing at home who want to track expenses. • Freelancers and 3D designers preparing quotes for clients. • 3D printing businesses that need transparency and speed in their costs. With 3DCalc+, you’ll have full control of your expenses, save time, and avoid surprises in your estimates. Download it now and manage your 3D business more easily.

Screenshots

Spool Buddy4 screens
3Dcalc+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spool Buddy at Free against 3Dcalc+'s $4.99. 3Dcalc+'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Spool Buddy is free to download; 3Dcalc+ costs $4.99 up front. Spool Buddy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 3Dcalc+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3Dcalc+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spool Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, 3Dcalc+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spool Buddy versus 3Dcalc+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpool Buddy3Dcalc+
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (9 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartian Code OyJuan Jose Coll Garcia

Customer experience

Spool Buddy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3Dcalc+

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spool Buddy

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
None

3Dcalc+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spool Buddy free?
Spool Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3Dcalc+ free?
3Dcalc+ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spool Buddy or 3Dcalc+?
3Dcalc+ is rated higher. Spool Buddy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 3Dcalc+ averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Spool Buddy or 3Dcalc+ have ads?
Neither Spool Buddy nor 3Dcalc+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spool Buddy or 3Dcalc+?
Spool Buddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3Dcalc+ weekly. Most recently, Spool Buddy was updated on September 24, 2026 and 3Dcalc+ on October 5, 2026.

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