Comparison

iDryer vs Spoolman GO

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

Head to head
About

iDryer

Features
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Wet filament ruins prints. iDryer keeps it dry automatically while you focus on other things. The first app for controlling the iDryer filament dryer. Connect your device and get full control, monitoring, and process visualization. REAL-TIME TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Track the drying process without having to stay nearby. All key readings are on the home screen. WEIGHT CONTROL See filament weight on the spool and how much moisture has been removed. No guesswork, just data. DRYING PROFILES Ready-made modes for drying most materials. Expand your library, share, browse community profiles, and get better results. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Drying is complete - your phone will let you know. Come back only when the filament is ready. LAN AND CLOUD Control your device on the local network or remotely through the cloud. FILAMENT CATALOG Brands, material types, and key properties are always within reach. SESSION HISTORY Analyze results, share, compare sessions, and improve print quality. Built for people who take 3D printing seriously.

About

Spoolman GO

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Spoolman GO is the iPhone companion app for your self-hosted Spoolman or FilaMan-compatible server. Manage your filament spools, track inventory, and write NFC tags in the OpenSpool format β€” right from your iPhone. FEATURES β€’ Dashboard with inventory overview: total weight, material distribution, low-stock warnings, and manufacturer statistics at a glance β€’ Spool list with search and filters by material, manufacturer, location, and stock status, including a remaining-weight status indicator β€’ Detail view with all filament data, settings, and remaining weight β€’ Book filament consumption and log measured remaining weight β€’ Overview for spools, filaments, vendors, and locations β€” edit all fields β€’ Multi-color display: pie chart (coaxial) or linear gradient (longitudinal) in lists and details β€’ Scan QR codes and open the matching spool directly (`/spool/show/...` and `WEB+SPOOLMAN:S-...`) β€’ Read and write passive NFC tags (OpenSpool 1.0, NDEF MIME application/json; no direct printer or accessory pairing) β€’ Automatically store NFC tag UID on the matching spool (lot_nr) β€’ Auto-detect API: native Spoolman (/api/v1) or FilaMan Spoolman compatibility (/spoolman/api/v1) β€’ Light / Dark / System color scheme β€’ Demo Mode: explore the general app UI without a server using realistic sample data; writing NFC tags requires Live Mode β€’ No account, no cloud service β€” all your data stays with you β€’ Settings: server connection, appearance and language, low-stock threshold β€’ Improved VoiceOver support with labeled actions, form fields, filters, and purchase states REQUIREMENTS β€’ Self-hosted Spoolman or FilaMan with Spoolman-API Plugin β€’ For NFC: iPhone 7 or newer, iOS 13+, physical device required (not Simulator) β€’ For QR scanning: camera access PRIVACY Spoolman GO collects no user data. All settings are stored locally. The app only communicates with the server you configure. TERMS OF USE Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iDryer4 screens
Spoolman GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iDryer at none against Spoolman GO's 1. iDryer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Spoolman GO's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Spoolman GO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. iDryer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDryer ships an update every 6 weeks, Spoolman GO every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
iDryer versus Spoolman GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDryerSpoolman GO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuslan PavliuchenkoFLORIAN BERTHOLD PFLAUM

In-app purchases

None

iDryer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spoolman GO

Subscriptions1
  • Spoolman GO Monthly$2.991 Month

Questions

Is iDryer free?
iDryer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spoolman GO free?
Spoolman GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iDryer or Spoolman GO have ads?
Neither iDryer nor Spoolman GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDryer or Spoolman GO?
iDryer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spoolman GO every 6 days. Most recently, iDryer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spoolman GO on September 29, 2026.

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