SpoolTool vs HA Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpoolTool
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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.
HA Remote
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HA Remote is a powerful, beautiful, and ultra-fast smart home controller designed specifically for Home Assistant users. With zero complex setup, you can directly control all your smart devices, including lights, switches, curtains, air conditioners, and more!【Key Features】• Multi-Server & Group Management: Support storing and switching between multiple Home Assistant servers simultaneously (e.g., Office, Taipei Home, Taichung Home). Switch seamlessly anytime, anywhere, with safe, automatic backups to your iOS Keychain.• Smart Location & Geofencing: Built-in GPS geofencing technology automatically switches to the corresponding server when you approach or leave your home, and can trigger preset automation scenes.• Interactive Home Screen Widgets: Turn lights on/off or activate scenes directly from your iPhone Home Screen via widgets without opening the app, featuring real-time status updates.• Live Camera Monitoring: Support real-time video streaming for MJPEG and high-definition WebRTC cameras, keeping your home security right at your fingertips.• Environmental Data Analysis: Beautiful charts display historical data for temperature, humidity, and illuminance sensors, allowing you to track your home's environmental trends.• AI Voice & Siri Shortcuts: Perfectly integrated with Siri Shortcuts, you can use natural language or voice commands to control smart devices and check electrical load status.【Premium Subscription: Unlock Instant Push】Subscribe to "Smart Butler Premium" to unlock proactive WebSocket real-time data push! Sensor readings and light/switch statuses sync to your app dashboard within milliseconds, allowing you to experience a truly zero-latency smart life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://jklchen5362.github.io/smarthome-web/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://jklchen5362.github.io/smarthome-web/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HA Remote at 17.6 against SpoolTool's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. SpoolTool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HA Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SpoolTool | HA Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luc Janssen | KUOLI Chen |
In-app purchases
SpoolTool
- SpoolTool+$1.99
HA Remote
- HA Remote - Smart Home Client$1.991 Month









