# Spool Buddy vs SpoolTagWriter

The clearest difference is rating: Spool Buddy at 4.3 against SpoolTagWriter's 1.0. Spool Buddy also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). SpoolTagWriter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spool Buddy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SpoolTagWriter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spool Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spool Buddy has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spool Buddy | SpoolTagWriter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-buddy/id6752347588/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooltagwriter/id6790542700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martian Code Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099214691) | [Victor Nava](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040319262) |

## What reviewers say

### Spool Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-buddy/id6752347588)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### SpoolTagWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooltagwriter/id6790542700)

Easily read and write NFC tags for 3D printer filament spools using your iPhone. View stored filament data, create new tags with presets or custom settings, and streamline spool management for a faster, cleaner 3D printing workflow.

**Highlights:** Read NFC filament tags, View parsed spool data, Inspect raw NFC data, Write tags with preset profiles, Create custom spool settings, Streamlined iPhone workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spool Buddy free?

Spool Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SpoolTagWriter free?

SpoolTagWriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spool Buddy or SpoolTagWriter?

Spool Buddy is rated higher. Spool Buddy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SpoolTagWriter averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spool Buddy or SpoolTagWriter have ads?

Neither Spool Buddy nor SpoolTagWriter shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*