Comparison

SpoolTool vs Filary

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

Filary

Features
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Filary — your 3D printing filament inventory, always within reach. Stop guessing which spools you own. Filary helps you organize every filament by brand, material, color and remaining weight. Scan barcodes to add spools in seconds, use voice commands to update stock, and get alerts before you run out. Features: • Built-in catalog of 608 filament codes across 12 brands • Color swatches, favorites, recent colors, and family or finish filters • Catalog references and original names without changing your saved inventory • Clear inventory with list and table views • Smart filters by brand, material, color, opened status and barcode • 10 saved barcode or label scans free; unlimited with Filary Pro • Voice commands to update quantity without typing • Low-stock alerts and Home Screen widget • Export inventory to CSV, TSV or JSON • iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad • Free for up to 10 spools and 10 saved scans; one-time Pro upgrade for unlimited use The humidity indicator is for guidance only and does not replace a dedicated sensor.

Screenshots

SpoolTool4 screens
Filary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Filary at 18.0 against SpoolTool's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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 Filary 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, Filary every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SpoolTool versus Filary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolToolFilary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuc JanssenSOHEIL RAMEZANI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolTool

One-time1
  • SpoolTool+$1.99
1 purchases

Filary

One-time1
  • Filary Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SpoolTool free?
SpoolTool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filary free?
Filary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpoolTool or Filary have ads?
Neither SpoolTool nor Filary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpoolTool or Filary?
SpoolTool ships an update weekly, and Filary every 5 days. Most recently, SpoolTool was updated on October 25, 2026 and Filary on October 29, 2026.

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