iDryer vs Spoolman GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
iDryer
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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.
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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | iDryer | Spoolman GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruslan Pavliuchenko | FLORIAN BERTHOLD PFLAUM |
In-app purchases
iDryer
No in-app purchases
Spoolman GO
- Spoolman GO Monthly$2.991 Month





