Comparison

SpoolFlux vs BundleVue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

BundleVue

Features
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Track your mobile data bundle and share costs with your group. BundleVue shows your current mobile data usage and gives you insight into how much of your bundle you have left. Set notifications so you're never caught off guard. Create a group and split bundle costs fairly with housemates, family or colleagues. • Real-time data usage insights • Notifications at custom thresholds • Share group bundles and split costs • Home screen widget • Apple Watch support

Screenshots

SpoolFlux4 screens
BundleVue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpoolFlux at none against BundleVue's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. BundleVue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SpoolFlux asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpoolFlux ships an update weekly, BundleVue every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SpoolFlux versus BundleVue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolFluxBundleVue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReimar MetzenMJ Consultancy B.V.

In-app purchases

None

SpoolFlux

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BundleVue

Subscriptions2
  • BundleVue Premium$2.991 Month
  • BundleVue Premium14 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • BundleVue Premium - One-Time$34.99

Questions

Is SpoolFlux free?
SpoolFlux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BundleVue free?
BundleVue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpoolFlux or BundleVue have ads?
Neither SpoolFlux nor BundleVue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpoolFlux or BundleVue?
SpoolFlux ships an update weekly, and BundleVue every 5 days. Most recently, SpoolFlux was updated on September 14, 2026 and BundleVue on September 14, 2026.

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