# SpoolFlux vs SpoolTagWriter

The clearest difference is rating: SpoolFlux at 5.0 against SpoolTagWriter's 1.0. SpoolFlux also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SpoolFlux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpoolFlux has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpoolFlux | SpoolTagWriter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoolflux/id6757957454/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooltagwriter/id6790542700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reimar Metzen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453724835) | [Victor Nava](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040319262) |

## What reviewers say

### SpoolFlux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoolflux/id6757957454)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpoolTagWriter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spooltagwriter/id6790542700)

Easily read and write NFC tags for 3D printer filament spools using your iPhone. View stored filament data, create new tags with presets or custom settings, and streamline spool management for a faster, cleaner 3D printing workflow.

**Highlights:** Read NFC filament tags, View parsed spool data, Inspect raw NFC data, Write tags with preset profiles, Create custom spool settings, Streamlined iPhone workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpoolFlux free?

SpoolFlux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpoolTagWriter free?

SpoolTagWriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpoolFlux or SpoolTagWriter?

SpoolFlux is rated higher. SpoolFlux averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SpoolTagWriter averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SpoolFlux or SpoolTagWriter have ads?

Neither SpoolFlux nor SpoolTagWriter shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
