Comparison

Spool Master vs RC Hangar

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 and Prusa (OpenPrintTag) spools • Write your own custom NFC tags • Automatic tag detection 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 • Prusa: OpenPrintTag reading and writing (NFC-V) • Generic NFC tags: Custom writing • All other brands, including Bambu Lab and Creality: manual entry with full inventory management • 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

RC Hangar

Features
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RC Hangar helps you manage RC models, LiPo batteries and transmitters in a clear and structured way while allowing you to create, print and scan QR codes and labels directly within the app – including flight logging, statistics, backup and restore functionality. The app was specifically designed for RC pilots who want to manage their aircraft, batteries, transmitters and identifiers in a professional and reliable way. With RC Hangar you can document models, manage batteries and transmitters, log flights, generate QR codes, scan them instantly and print labels directly from the app. Features • Manage models Store your RC models with manufacturer, image, model type, status and unique model ID. • Organize batteries Keep track of your LiPo batteries including capacity, C-rate, weight, status and assignments to your models. • Manage transmitters Add your transmitters, assign them to your models and generate QR codes and labels for them. • Link models, batteries and transmitters Keep your models, batteries and transmitters linked for a clear overview. • Flight logbook Log flights including flight time, batteries, weather, locations and usage history. • Detailed statistics Track flights, total flight time, charge cycles and last usage at any time. • Use favourites and filters Mark important models as favourites and find them faster using extended filter options. • Generate QR codes Create QR codes for models, batteries and transmitters with matching label output. • Scan QR codes Scan QR codes and instantly open the correct detail view. • Print labels Create print-ready labels directly in the app and share them as PDF. • Bluetooth label printing Print directly to compatible Bluetooth label printers. • Backup & restore Secure your data and restore it whenever needed. • Manage UAS operator ID Store your operator ID with expiry warnings and export matching labels directly from the app. • Capture or select photos Images can be added from the photo library, camera, Files or iCloud Drive. • Custom display options Adapt the app to your needs and show or hide selected information. Designed by RC pilots for RC pilots. RC Hangar is a practical tool for RC pilots, FPV pilots and enthusiasts who want to keep their hangar organised and structured. Ideal for: • RC airplanes • Model aircraft • LiPo batteries • Transmitters • FPV models • Drones and UAS • RC cars • RC boats

Screenshots

Spool Master4 screens
RC Hangar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RC Hangar at none against Spool Master's shown. Spool Master's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 RC Hangar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spool Master versus RC Hangar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpool MasterRC Hangar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien GirodAlexander Haim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spool Master

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

RC Hangar

One-time1
  • RC Hangar Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Spool Master free?
Spool Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RC Hangar free?
RC Hangar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spool Master or RC Hangar have ads?
Spool Master shows ads; RC Hangar does not.
Which is updated more often, Spool Master or RC Hangar?
Spool Master ships an update every 3 days, and RC Hangar every 3 days. Most recently, Spool Master was updated on October 17, 2026 and RC Hangar on October 19, 2026.

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