Comparison

SpoolFlux 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

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

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

SpoolFlux4 screens
3D Print Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

SpoolFlux and 3D Print Vault are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SpoolFlux versus 3D Print Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolFlux3D Print Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReimar MetzenWIKTORIA ZDYB

In-app purchases

None

SpoolFlux

No in-app purchases

None

3D Print Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpoolFlux free?
SpoolFlux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Print Vault free?
3D Print Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpoolFlux or 3D Print Vault have ads?
Neither SpoolFlux nor 3D Print Vault shows ads.

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