Filament Genius vs SpoolManager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Filament Genius
Streamline your 3D printing workflow by connecting your slicer, filament inventory, and print projects. Automatically capture material and color data, track filament usage, and manage projects with detailed cost tracking and reusable templates.
- Connected slicer workflow
- Smart filament matching
- Powerful inventory management
- Project management center
- Visual and multilingual interface
- Cross-device data sync
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Filament Genius connects your slicer, filament inventory, and print projects in one streamlined workflow. Automatically capture material, color, and estimated usage data from supported slicer software, then record filament usage or save the sliced job as a reusable print template with one tap. 【Core Features & Highlights】 ***Connected Slicer Workflow*** Turn slicer output into organized records without repetitive data entry. Filament Genius monitors supported slicer workflows, captures every color slot, and lets you record a print or create a reusable template in seconds. ***Smart Filament Matching & AMS Support*** Built for AMS, MMU, and multi-color printing from the start. Intelligent material and color matching helps connect slicer color slots with compatible spools in your inventory, while precise usage and mixed-cost tracking keeps complex prints easy to understand. ***Powerful Inventory, Tags & Search*** Add filament quickly using an integrated catalog covering over 100 mainstream manufacturers and thousands of material and color combinations. Organize spools with flexible tags, find inventory with powerful search and filters, and create custom brands, materials, and colors whenever needed. ***Professional Project Management*** The new Project Center brings templates, print history, filament usage, and cost tracking together. Follow each project from slicer to completed print, reuse proven configurations, and keep a clear record of every job. ***Visual, User-Friendly & Multilingual*** Professional dashboards, clear charts, and a responsive interface make detailed information easy to navigate on mobile, tablet, and web. Filament Genius supports multiple languages, securely syncs your data across devices, and delivers a polished experience for individual makers and print farms alike. ***Stay Informed & Help Shape the Product*** The new Notification Center keeps you informed about important updates and new capabilities. Share suggestions and feedback directly with our team to help shape what comes next. Download Filament Genius and manage every spool, color, and print project with greater speed, clarity, and confidence.
SpoolManager
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Filament Genius at every 6 days against SpoolManager's every 2 months. Filament Genius also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Filament Genius sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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.
Filament Genius ships an update every 6 days, SpoolManager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Filament Genius | SpoolManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fei Ding | Norman Hennige |
In-app purchases
Filament Genius
- One Month Premium Membership$0.991 Month
- One Year Premium Membership$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$14.99
SpoolManager
- Monatsabo$0.991 Month
- Jahresabo$8.991 Year








