Comparison

3D Filament Inventory vs SpoolSmart

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

Head to head
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3D Filament Inventory

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3D Printing Filament Inventory Never run out of filament mid-print again! 3D Filament Inventory App is the ultimate inventory management app for 3D printing enthusiasts. Keep track of all your filament spools, monitor usage, and make informed purchasing decisions with powerful analytics and beautiful visualizations. Complete Filament Inventory • Organize filaments by type, brand, color, and material (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Nylon, ASA, and more) • Track multiple spools of each filament type • Beautiful color indicators with gradient support • Add photos for easy visual identification • Custom material types for specialty filaments Smart Usage Tracking • Monitor remaining filament on each spool • Track active spool progress with visual indicators • Get low-stock warnings when filament is running out • Log consumption history for every print • View detailed consumption statistics Financial Insights • Track total investment in your filament collection • Calculate remaining value of your inventory • Monitor spending over time (monthly, quarterly, yearly) • Understand cost per kilogram for better budgeting • Track consumed value and consumption trends Powerful Analytics • Interactive charts showing material distribution • Brand and color breakdowns • Consumption patterns over time • Inventory health metrics • Age tracking for spools Beautiful Design • Modern, intuitive interface • Color-coded organization with glow effects • Quick search across all filament properties • Swipe actions for fast management • Edit mode for easy reorganization Perfect For: • Hobby 3D printing enthusiasts • Professional makerspaces • 3D printing businesses • Educational institutions • Anyone managing multiple filament types Key Features: Track unlimited filament types and spools Material-specific icons and colors Photo support for spools Consumption history with notes Low stock alerts Interactive statistics and charts Search and filter capabilities Offline-first - all data stored locally No subscriptions or ads Take control of your 3D printing inventory today with 3D Filament Inventory

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SpoolSmart

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SpoolSmart is the ultimate filament manager for 3D printing enthusiasts. Keep track of every spool in your collection, monitor remaining filament, and never get caught running out mid-print again. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Add spools by brand, material, color, and weight • Scan barcodes to quickly add new spools • Log print jobs and automatically deduct filament used • See exactly how much filament remains on each spool STAY ORGANIZED • Filter and sort by material, color, or brand • Get low-filament warnings before you run out • Store spool photos for easy identification • Track filament across multiple printers ONE-TIME UNLOCK SpoolSmart is free to download. Unlock all features with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees, ever. Whether you have 5 spools or 500, SpoolSmart keeps your filament inventory organized and your prints running smoothly.

Screenshots

3D Filament Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Filament Inventory at none against SpoolSmart's 1. 3D Filament Inventory also leads on device support. SpoolSmart's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SpoolSmart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Filament Inventory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
3D Filament Inventory versus SpoolSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Filament InventorySpoolSmart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVanesa Morales JimenezChomps, LLC

In-app purchases

None

3D Filament Inventory

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolSmart

One-time1
  • SpoolSmart Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is 3D Filament Inventory free?
3D Filament Inventory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoolSmart free?
SpoolSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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