Comparison

SpoolTool vs SpoolSmart

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

Head to head
About

SpoolTool

Features
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SpoolTool is a clean and easy-to-use app for tracking your 3D printing filament en accessories. Keep an overview of your filament spools, materials and remaining weight and accessories, so you always know what you have available before starting a print. Key features: • Track filament spools and remaining weight • Support for common materials like PLA, PETG and TPU • Stock inventory • Accessory inventory • Simple and distraction-free interface • iCloud synchronization SpoolTool+ (optional in-app purchase): • Unlock additional filament materials • Unlock all accessories • Add more brands and detailed filament information • Enable cost calculation features • Configure spool stock locations SpoolTool does not require an account and does not collect personal data. App data can be stored securely using iCloud when enabled on your device. Built with focus on simplicity, privacy and ease of use.

About

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 — no subscription, no recurring fees, ever. Whether you have 5 spools or 500, SpoolSmart keeps your filament inventory organized and your prints running smoothly.

Screenshots

SpoolTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SpoolTool at 2 against SpoolSmart's —. SpoolSmart's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SpoolTool 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.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
SpoolTool versus SpoolSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolToolSpoolSmart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuc JanssenChomps, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolTool

One-time1
  • SpoolTool+$1.99
1 purchases

SpoolSmart

One-time1
  • SpoolSmart Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is SpoolTool free?
SpoolTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpoolSmart free?
SpoolSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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