Comparison

Spool Master vs AxisForge

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

AxisForge

Transform your iPhone into a wireless remote for your CNC router or laser cutter. Control your machine with large, responsive buttons and customizable haptic feedback. Seamlessly integrates with popular design software.

Highlights
  • Wireless jog pendant for CNC/laser cutters
  • Large, glove-friendly jog buttons
  • Customizable haptic feedback
  • Deadman mode for safety
  • Automatic watchdog and disarm
  • Support for popular CNC software
Features
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AxisForge turns your iPhone into a professional wireless jog pendant for your CNC router or laser cutter — no dedicated hardware remote needed, just your phone and the AxisForge USB dongle. WORKS WITH YOUR SOFTWARE Built-in profiles for the most popular CNC and laser software — no configuration needed: Carbide Motion Universal G-Code Sender (Mac & Windows) Easel by Inventables Mach3 OpenBuilds CONTROL Generic GRBL LightBurn Custom Layout — assign any key combination to any button DESIGNED FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Large, glowing jog buttons you can tap confidently with work gloves on ARM/DISARM safety system — buttons only send keystrokes when intentionally armed Deadman mode — hold the ARM button to keep jogging; release and the machine stops instantly Automatic watchdog: if your phone disconnects mid-jog, the dongle stops all movement within 500ms Auto-disarms when you navigate away from the jog screen — no accidental moves Hold-to-jog mode for continuous movement, or tap mode for precise incremental steps 5 increment presets: 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10 / 25 mm Feed rate selector: Slow / Med / Fast FEED HOLD always reachable — even when disarmed INSTANT RESPONSE Jog commands fire the instant your finger touches the button — not on lift Hold-to-jog starts immediately on first touch with zero delay HAPTIC FEEDBACK BUILT FOR THE SHOP Talks directly to the native Taptic Engine for zero-latency response Four feel presets: Smooth, Click, Punch, and Machine — from subtle to industrial Press Kick intensity: Off, Tiny, Light, Medium, Heavy, or Hardcore Smooth continuous hold buzz powered by Core Haptics — one clean waveform for the entire hold, no ticking Hold Speed control: dial in when the buzz starts, from a relaxed delay to instant on first touch SIMPLE SETUP Plug the AxisForge USB dongle into your CNC or laser computer Open the app — it finds the dongle automatically over Bluetooth Pick your software profile ARM and start jogging The dongle acts as a USB keyboard to your computer — no drivers, no software install, no admin rights needed. It just works. THE DONGLE The AxisForge wireless dongle is sold separately at TheBossFactory.ca and Etsy. The app is free. AxisForge is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carbide 3D, Inventables, LightBurn Software, Newfangled Solutions, OpenBuilds, or any other software manufacturer.

Screenshots

Spool Master4 screens
AxisForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AxisForge at none against Spool Master's 2. AxisForge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Spool Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. AxisForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spool Master against 5.0 for AxisForge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spool Master ships an update every 3 days, AxisForge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Spool Master versus AxisForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpool MasterAxisForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien GirodFrancis Bosse

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spool Master

Subscriptions2
  • Spool Master Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Spool Master Yearly$9.991 Year
None

AxisForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spool Master free?
Spool Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AxisForge free?
AxisForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spool Master or AxisForge?
Spool Master and AxisForge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Spool Master or AxisForge have ads?
Spool Master shows ads; AxisForge does not.
Which is updated more often, Spool Master or AxisForge?
Spool Master ships an update every 3 days, and AxisForge fortnightly. Most recently, Spool Master was updated on October 17, 2026 and AxisForge on October 20, 2026.

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