Spool Master vs 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
3D
This tool helps estimate the cost of 3D printing projects by calculating electricity and material expenses. It features a large database of printers and filaments, allowing for flexible adjustments to various parameters for accurate cost breakdowns.
- Extensive printer database (60+ models)
- Real-time electricity and material cost calculation
- Editable print time, filament weight, and prices
- Comprehensive filament database
- Offline functionality
- Bilingual (German/English) and Dark Mode support
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Deutsch 3D‑Calc – Der ultimative Kostenkalkulator für 3D‑Druck Ob du ein Hobby-Maker bist oder einen Druckdienst betreibst – 3D‑Calc gibt dir die volle Kontrolle über deine Druckkosten. Wähle aus über 60 voreingestellten Druckern (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Elegoo, Anycubic und viele mehr) und sieh sofort den realistischen Stromverbrauch inklusive Aufheizphasen. Alle Werte sind manuell anpassbar, damit du exakt deine eigenen Messergebnisse verwenden kannst. Funktionen: Riesige Druckerdatenbank: 60+ Modelle mit realen Durchschnittswatt (FDM & Resin) Kosten sofort berechnen: Strom‑ und Materialkosten auf einen Blick Flexibel: Druckzeit, Filamentgewicht, Strompreis, Leistung und Filamentpreis frei editierbar Umfangreiche Filament‑DB: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Resin Standard, Resin Tough, ASA, Nylon Modernes Design: Liquid‑Glass‑Oberfläche mit animiertem Farbverlauf im Hintergrund Zweisprachig: Deutsch und Englisch, umschaltbar per Knopf Dunkelmodus: Perfekt für das Drucker‑Labor 100 % offline: Keine Internetverbindung nötig, keine Datensammlung 3D‑Calc ist dein tägliches Werkzeug, um Angebote zu kalkulieren, Materialverbrauch zu optimieren und böse Überraschungen bei der Stromrechnung zu vermeiden. Einfach Drucker auswählen, Filament wählen, Druckzeit eintragen – und schon hast du die genauen Kosten. Alle Berechnungen sind sofort nachvollziehbar und bleiben auf deinem Gerät. Lade 3D‑Calc jetzt herunter und mach deine 3D‑Druck‑Kosten transparent! English 3D‑Calc – The Ultimate 3D Printing Cost Calculator Whether you’re a hobby maker or run a print service – 3D‑Calc gives you full control over your printing costs. Choose from over 60 preconfigured printers (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Elegoo, Anycubic and many more) and instantly see realistic power consumption, including heating phases. All values are manually adjustable so you can use your own exact measurements. Features: Huge printer database: 60+ models with real average wattages (FDM & resin) Instant cost overview: Electricity and material costs at a glance Flexible: Print time, filament weight, electricity price, power, and filament price freely editable Comprehensive filament DB: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Standard Resin, Tough Resin, ASA, Nylon Modern design: Liquid Glass interface with animated gradient background Bilingual: German and English, switchable via button Dark Mode: Perfect for the printer lab 100 % offline: No internet connection required, no data collection 3D‑Calc is your daily tool for calculating quotes, optimizing material usage, and avoiding nasty surprises on your electricity bill. Simply select a printer, choose a filament, enter the print time – and you have the exact costs. All calculations are instantly visible and stay on your device. Download 3D‑Calc now and make your 3D printing costs transparent!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Spool Master at Free against 3D's $1.99. Spool Master also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Spool Master is free to download; 3D costs $1.99 up front. Spool Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Spool Master | 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastien Girod | Marvin Schieleit |
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Spool Master
3D
In-app purchases
Spool Master
- Spool Master Monthly$1.991 Month
- Spool Master Yearly$9.991 Year
3D
No in-app purchases









