Comparison

Spool Master vs 3D Print Vault

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 Print Vault

Features
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3D printer Bambu Creality Snapmaker Prusa Elegoo Anycubic filament Vault helps makers, hobbyists, and professionals organize, track, and manage their entire 3D printing filament collection in one place. Stop guessing how much filament you have left or searching through shelves for the right colour. 3D Print Vault gives you a complete view of your inventory, making it easy to find materials, monitor stock levels, track usage, and keep your collection organized. Whether you own a few spools or manage a large workshop, 3D Print Vault is designed to simplify filament management and help you spend less time organizing and more time printing. Features: • Smart Filament Inventory Store and organize your filament collection by brand, material, color, and remaining weight. • Fast Label Scanning Quickly add new filament by scanning manufacturer labels and automatically filling in filament information when supported. • Color-Based Organization Browse your inventory by color and instantly find the filament you need for your next project. • Material Tracking Manage PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon, Silk, Carbon Fiber, and custom materials. • Usage Logging Record filament usage and maintain accurate inventory levels across your collection. • Inventory Statistics View useful insights including total spools, material distribution, color distribution, and remaining inventory. • Activity History Track additions, usage, sales, and inventory changes with a complete activity log. • Backup & Restore Create backups of your inventory and restore your data whenever needed. • Offline Access Access and manage your inventory even without an internet connection. Designed for the 3D Printing Community 3D Print Vault was built specifically for makers who want a simple and reliable way to manage filament inventory. Whether you're printing prototypes, functional parts, miniatures, cosplay props, home projects, or running a small print farm, 3D Print Vault helps keep your collection organized and accessible. Take control of your filament inventory and always know what materials are ready for your next print.

Screenshots

Spool Master4 screens
3D Print Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Print Vault at none against Spool Master's 2. 3D Print Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown). Spool Master's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. 3D Print Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Spool Master versus 3D Print Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpool Master3D Print Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien GirodWIKTORIA ZDYB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spool Master

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

3D Print Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spool Master free?
Spool Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Print Vault free?
3D Print Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spool Master or 3D Print Vault have ads?
Spool Master shows ads; 3D Print Vault does not.

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