SpoolTags vs My Filaments
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
My Filaments
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My Filaments is the ultimate app for 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and professionals who want to accurately and efficiently manage their filament spool inventory. --- Main features: --- - Comprehensive Digital Archive: Track your spools with detailed records including material, color, manufacturer, remaining weight, purchase price, and expanded database parameters. - Advanced RFID Support: - OpenPrintTag: Improved tag reading and added full RFID tag writing capability. - OpenTag3D: Full integration for both reading and writing RFID tags. - Multi-Standard Form Creation: Choose from 5 different industry standards directly in the entry form to structure your spool data exactly how you want. - HueForge & JSON Export: Support for HueForge workflows and one-click JSON export for filament data. - Redesigned Statistics: Revamped analytics page to quickly inspect material usage, costs, and inventory trends. - UI Customization: Personalize your app experience with customizable UI backgrounds. Simplify your 3D printing setup and take full control of your spool inventory with My Filaments!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SpoolTags at none against My Filaments's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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 and My Filaments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SpoolTags | My Filaments |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Jeffries | FABRIZIO CALGARO |
In-app purchases
SpoolTags
- Lifetime unlock$5.99
My Filaments
- Remove ADS$5.99








