Comparison

SpoolMate vs SpoolSmart

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

Head to head
About

SpoolMate

Track your 3D printing filament inventory with this app. Easily monitor remaining filament, log usage after prints, and receive low-stock notifications to ensure you always have enough material for your projects.

Highlights
  • Track filament levels
  • Log filament usage
  • Low-stock notifications
  • Support for common materials
  • Print history per spool
  • One-tap reordering
Features
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Never get caught mid-layer with an empty spool again. Before you start a print, check SpoolMate. See exactly how much filament you have left, make sure you have enough for the job, then log what you used when you're done. It takes seconds and saves ruined prints. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • See every spool at a glance with color-coded fill indicators • Check remaining filament before you start a print • Log filament used after each print in seconds • Full print history per spool • Supports all common materials — PLA, PLA+, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon, PC, HIPS, and more • Track both 1.75mm and 2.85mm diameter filament NEVER LOSE A SPOOL • Scan QR labels to jump straight to any spool (SpoolMate+) • Print scannable labels for your shelf or storage bins (SpoolMate+) • Low-stock notifications so you can reorder before it's urgent REORDER IN ONE TAP • "Buy More" button on every spool to quickly reorder filament • Searches by brand, material, and color automatically SPOOLMATE+ Upgrade once, own it forever. • Unlimited spools • iCloud sync across all your devices • QR label generation and printing • Full print history (free tier shows last 5) • No ads SpoolMate is built for makers who take their filament seriously. Whether you have 3 spools or 30, SpoolMate keeps your inventory honest.

About

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

SpoolMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpoolSmart at 15.1 against SpoolMate's 17.6. On price and in-app purchases 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. SpoolMate sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SpoolSmart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SpoolMate versus SpoolSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolMateSpoolSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris TeSelleChomps, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SpoolMate

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • SpoolMate+$14.99
1 purchases

SpoolSmart

One-time1
  • SpoolSmart Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is SpoolMate free?
SpoolMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpoolSmart free?
SpoolSmart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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