Comparison

SpoolTool vs Codewire

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

Codewire

Features
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Codewire is the fast, offline calculator set built for electricians and apprentices. No ads, no signup, no subscription. Every calculator runs on your phone, even with no signal. WHAT'S INSIDE - Voltage Drop. Single- or three-phase, copper or aluminum, with drop %, voltage at the load, and the smallest wire that holds your target. - Wire Ampacity. Adjusted for ambient heat and bundled conductors. - Conduit Fill. EMT, rigid, and PVC, with the 53 / 31 / 40% limits applied. - Conduit Bending. Offset, rolling offset, three- and four-bend saddle, 90 degree stub, and back-to-back, with per-size take-up. - Box Fill. Required volume from conductors, devices, clamps, and grounds. - Ohm's Law. Solve any two of V, I, R, and P. - Three-Phase Power and kVA to Amps. - Motor Full-Load Current by horsepower. - Unit Converter. AWG to mm2, kW to HP, F to C, ft to m, and more. THE BEND ANGLE LEVEL Turn your phone into a digital angle finder. Lay it on the conduit and read the bend angle live, hands-free, with a set-zero reference. Most apps charge for this. Codewire includes it free. SHOWS ITS WORK Every result has a tap-to-reveal with the formula and method behind it, so apprentices learn the why, not just the number. BUILT RIGHT - Works 100% offline. - No ads, ever. - No account, no tracking. Saved calculations stay on your device. - Clean, fast input designed for the field. FREE, NO ACCOUNT NEEDED - Voltage drop, wire ampacity, Ohm’s law, and conduit fill. CODEWIRE PRO (one-time in-app purchase) A single purchase unlocks the advanced tools: three-phase power, kVA to amps, motor FLC, conduit bending, box fill, the bend-angle level, saved calculations, and the full NEC reference tables. No subscription. Codewire is a reference tool. Always verify results against the code edition adopted by your jurisdiction and your AHJ. It is not a substitute for a licensed electrician.

Screenshots

SpoolTool4 screens
Codewire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Codewire at 15.0 against SpoolTool's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. SpoolTool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Codewire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpoolTool ships an update weekly, Codewire every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SpoolTool versus Codewire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolToolCodewire
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuc JanssenPeter Hallander

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolTool

One-time1
  • SpoolTool+$1.99
1 purchases

Codewire

One-time1
  • Codewire Pro$9.99

Questions

Is SpoolTool free?
SpoolTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codewire free?
Codewire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpoolTool or Codewire have ads?
Neither SpoolTool nor Codewire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpoolTool or Codewire?
SpoolTool ships an update weekly, and Codewire every 5 days. Most recently, SpoolTool was updated on October 10, 2026 and Codewire on October 16, 2026.

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