Comparison

Spool Master vs 3D Maker's Bench Pro

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

Head to head
About

Spool Master

Manage your 3D printing filament stock with NFC tag reading/writing, inventory tracking, and smart shopping lists. Optimize expenses and reduce waste for hobbyists and professionals.

Highlights
  • NFC reading and writing for spool tags
  • Complete inventory management
  • Detailed statistics and value tracking
  • Automatic low stock alerts
  • Smart shopping list generation
  • Print settings configuration
  • Multi-device synchronization
Features
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Spool Master - The complete app to manage your 3D printing filament stock MAIN FEATURES NFC Reading and Writing • Read NFC chips from Anycubic, Bambu Lab, Prusa and Creality spools • Write your own custom NFC tags • Clone NFC tags for reuse • Compatible with all NFC tag formats Complete Inventory Management • Add spools by NFC scan or manually • Track remaining weight of each spool • Manage prices and calculate total value • Organize by brand, material and color • Automatic low stock alerts Detailed Statistics • Overview of your inventory • Total value of your stock • Number of materials, colors and brands • Automatic shopping list Smart Shopping List • Automatic addition of low stock spools • Mark ordered filaments • Add manually or by NFC scan Advanced Color Picker • Full palette with RGB sliders • Opacity support • Real-time preview Print Settings • Extruder temperatures (min/max) • Bed temperatures (min/max) • Filament diameter • Spool length COMPATIBILITY • Anycubic: Full reading and writing • Bambu Lab: RFID tag reading and writing • Prusa: OpenPrintTag reading and writing (NFC-V) • Creality CFS: Tag reading and writing • Generic NFC tags: Custom writing • Support for 22 filament brands • Support for 25 material types (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, etc.) MULTILINGUAL App available in 40 languages SYNCHRONIZATION • Multi-device synchronization • Offline mode available UNITS AND CURRENCIES • Multiple currency support • Metric or imperial units • Automatic conversion MODERN INTERFACE • Dark and light mode • Sleek design • Intuitive navigation • Visual statistics SECURITY AND PRIVACY • Your data remains private • Secure local storage PREMIUM VERSION AVAILABLE • Cloud synchronization • Ad-free • Priority support Whether you're a hobby maker or a professional 3D printer, Spool Master helps you optimize your filament management, reduce waste and control your expenses. Download now and take control of your filament inventory! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3D Maker's Bench Pro

Organize and track your 3D printer filament inventory with a streamlined workflow. Monitor spool details like color, material, and remaining length visually. Make informed purchasing decisions and know your filament status before every print.

Highlights
  • Track filament by color, supplier, material, and dimensions
  • Monitor remaining length in meters and percentage
  • Built-in supplier list with logos
  • Support for various material types (PLA, PETG, ABS, etc.)
  • Customizable filament diameter
  • Quick access to supplier websites
Features
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3D Maker's Bench Pro helps you organise and measure your 3D printer filament inventory with a clean, fast workflow. Track every spool with colour, supplier, material type, diameter, weight, and spool dimensions. See remaining length in metres and a clear visual indicator at a glance. No additional software is needed to connect to your printer—everything runs locally on your mobile device. Key features: • Add, edit, and delete filaments • Update the remaining filament easily no need to weigh the spool • Built‑in supplier list with logos • Material types: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, ASA, Nylon, PVA • Default 1.75mm diameter with custom sizes • Remaining length in metres and percentage • Quick access to supplier websites Keep your spools organised, know what’s left before each print, and make smarter purchasing decisions. Terms of Use: https://candco.com.au/3d-makers-bench-pro/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Spool Master4 screens
3D Maker's Bench Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spool Master at 5.0 against 3D Maker's Bench Pro's 3.0. Spool Master also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). 3D Maker's Bench Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spool Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 3D Maker's Bench Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spool Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spool Master ships an update every 4 days, 3D Maker's Bench Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spool Master versus 3D Maker's Bench Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpool Master3D Maker's Bench Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien GirodPETER CHODYRA

Customer experience

Spool Master

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3D Maker's Bench Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spool Master

Subscriptions2
  • Spool Master Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Spool Master Yearly$9.991 Year
2 purchases

3D Maker's Bench Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Makers Bench Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Makers Bench Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Spool Master free?
Spool Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Maker's Bench Pro free?
3D Maker's Bench Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spool Master or 3D Maker's Bench Pro?
Spool Master is rated higher. Spool Master averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 3D Maker's Bench Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Spool Master or 3D Maker's Bench Pro have ads?
Spool Master shows ads; 3D Maker's Bench Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Spool Master or 3D Maker's Bench Pro?
Spool Master ships an update every 4 days, and 3D Maker's Bench Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spool Master was updated on September 13, 2026 and 3D Maker's Bench Pro on September 17, 2026.

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