Comparison

SpoolLab vs SpoolManager

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

Head to head
About

SpoolLab

Features
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Manage all your 3D printer filament spools from a single app. SpoolLab tracks your inventory, calculates the real cost of every print and keeps you from running out mid-print. SPOOL MANAGEMENT • Add spools by brand, material (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU…) and colour • Scan the barcode on the box to add a filament instantly • Track remaining weight and length for each spool • Over 500 built-in spool references PRINT TRACKING • Log every print with its filament usage • Cost calculator including electricity and filament price • Dashboard with statistics and charts • Analysis by material, by month, by success rate 22 PRECONFIGURED PRINTERS • Bambu Lab: A1 mini, A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1 Carbon, X1E, H2D, H2D Laser, X2D • Prusa: i3 MK4, CORE One, XL, MINI+ • Creality: Ender 3 V3, K1, K1 Max, K2 Plus • Elegoo: Neptune 4 Pro / Plus / Max, Centauri Carbon BAMBU LAB INTEGRATION • Sync your AMS slots automatically • Monitor ongoing prints in real time NFC TAGS • Write your own NFC tags (NTAG, OpenPrintTag) to identify spools with one tap • Instant reading from the home screen • Please note: the chips in Bambu Lab spools are encrypted and cannot be read by any iPhone app. For those spools, scan the barcode on the box. SMART FEATURES • Available in 4 languages: French, English, German, Italian • iCloud sync across all your devices • Import/Export your inventory (CSV, JSON, PDF) • Printer management with custom profiles • Home screen widget • Notifications when a spool is running low PRIVACY • All data stays on your device • No tracking, no ads, no account required Free. Upgrade to SpoolLab Pro from Settings to unlock all features.

About

SpoolManager

Features
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SpoolManager - Your Filament. Smartly Organized. Keep track of your filament spools, remaining amounts and printing data at all times. SpoolManager makes managing your 3D printing filament simple, fast and digital - with NFC/RFID tags, QR codes, an automatic shopping list and much more. -------------------- NFC/RFID & QR CODES -------------------- - Read and write NFC/RFID tags - Create and scan QR codes - Store filament data directly with your spool - Optimized for NFC tags, e.g. Anycubic ACE Pro - Quickly access material, color and other filament data -------------------- SPOOLS & INVENTORY -------------------- - Manufacturer, material and color - Remaining amount and spool weight - Printing temperatures and print parameters - Storage location and inventory - Price and purchase date - Edit, share and update your spools -------------------- AUTOMATIC SHOPPING LIST -------------------- - Automatically detect spools running low - Automatically add low-stock filament to your shopping list - Set your own remaining-filament threshold - Add items manually at any time -------------------- FILAMENT PROFILES -------------------- - Create custom material profiles - Save frequently used settings - Import and export profiles - Quickly switch between commonly used filaments -------------------- HISTORY, ARCHIVE & SEARCH -------------------- - Keep track of read and write history - Archive spools and reuse them later - Quickly search through your saved data -------------------- ICLOUD, APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS -------------------- - Optional iCloud sync across your devices - Quick access from your Apple Watch - Important information available in widgets -------------------- TRY FREE FOR 7 DAYS -------------------- Try SpoolManager free for 7 days and explore all its features. After your trial, unlock SpoolManager permanently with a one-time Lifetime purchase for $1.99 - no subscription. SpoolManager is made for everyone who wants to organize filament, keep track of remaining amounts and simplify their 3D printing workflow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pixel-project.de/spm/datenschutz_en.html

Screenshots

SpoolLab4 screens
SpoolManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpoolLab at every 2 weeks against SpoolManager's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SpoolLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpoolManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpoolLab ships an update every 2 weeks, SpoolManager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SpoolLab versus SpoolManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolLabSpoolManager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro DekkicheNorman Hennige

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolLab

One-time1
  • SpoolLab Pro$8.99
2 purchases

SpoolManager

Subscriptions2
  • Monatsabo$0.991 Month
  • Jahresabo$8.991 Year

Questions

Is SpoolLab free?
SpoolLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpoolManager free?
SpoolManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpoolLab or SpoolManager have ads?
Neither SpoolLab nor SpoolManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpoolLab or SpoolManager?
SpoolLab ships an update every 2 weeks, and SpoolManager every 2 months. Most recently, SpoolLab was updated on September 15, 2026 and SpoolManager on September 20, 2026.

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