SpoolFlux vs SpoolTags
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpoolFlux
Manage NFC tags for 3D printer filament spools with support for various formats like OpenSpool and TigerTag. Features automatic color detection, temperature presets, and a comprehensive filament library. Integrates with the OpenFilament Database.
- Read/write multiple NFC tag formats
- Automatic color detection via TD1 device
- Customizable temperature presets
- Extensive filament and material library
- Support for multicolor filaments
- Import from OpenFilament Database
- Save, load, and export filament data
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iOS app for reading and writing NFC tags on 3D printer filament spools. Supports OpenSpool, OpenPrintTag, ACE Pro, and TigerTag. Features: - Multiple NFC formats: read and write OpenSpool (ISO 14443), OpenPrintTag (ISO 15693/SLIX2), ACE Pro, TigerTag, and OpenTag3D - TD1 filament scanner: automatic color detection via USB-MIDI (connect the TD1 device using a Lightning/USB-C adapter) - Extruder temperature range (150–420 °C, 5 °C steps) with Min/Max slider - Heated bed temperature range (0–160 °C, optional) - Temperature presets per material - 24 predefined colors, add your own - Multicolor filaments: create multiple colors per filament (e.g., for multicolor spools) - 42 materials (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PEEK, and more), add your own - 21 material variants (Matte, Silk, Rainbow, Glow, Carbon, and more), add your own - 42 predefined filament brands, add your own brands - Optional filament properties: weight (250 g–10 kg), diameter (1.75 / 2.85 mm), Spoolman-compatible spool ID - Filament library: save, load, search filaments, and export/import as a .sftemplate file - OpenFilament Database (OFDB): import filament data from the community database - JSON preview with syntax highlighting
SpoolTags
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Never lose track of your 3D printer filament again. SpoolTags helps you organize, track, and manage all your filament spools with QR codes and NFC tags. SMART ORGANIZATION • Automatically group spools by manufacturer, material, variant, and color • Track starting weight, current weight, and empty spool weight • Get low-stock alerts when filament is running low • Archive finished spools to keep your library clean EASY IDENTIFICATION • Generate printable QR code label sheets (A4 format) • Scan QR codes to instantly find or create spool records • Support for NFC tags as backup identifiers (iOS) • Human-readable slugs like "brisk-wolf-0427" for quick reference SYNC EVERYWHERE • iCloud sync keeps your spool library updated across all devices • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Export to CSV for spreadsheet analysis PRINT-READY LABELS • Generate professional label sheets with QR codes • Multiple labels per spool (for spool sides, AMS cards, and spares) • A4 template optimized for standard label paper FREE TO START • Track up to 10 active spools for free • Archived spools don't count toward your limit • One-time purchase to unlock unlimited spools Perfect for makers, hobbyists, and anyone with a growing filament collection. Stop guessing what's on your spools and start tracking with SpoolTags.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpoolFlux at none against SpoolTags's 1. SpoolTags's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SpoolTags sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpoolFlux asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SpoolFlux | SpoolTags |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reimar Metzen | Andrew Jeffries |
In-app purchases
SpoolFlux
No in-app purchases
SpoolTags
- Lifetime unlock$5.99









