SpoolManager vs Filament Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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
Filament Box
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Filament Box helps you keep 3D printing spools organized. Save material, brand, color, remaining weight, print temperatures, and notes in a practical inventory built for repeated use. The app stores inventory data on device and gives you a clear overview of available material, low spools, and the materials you use most. After each print, log the grams used to keep remaining weight accurate. The free version supports up to 10 saved spools. Filament Box Premium is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited spools, camera label scanning, and iCloud backup/sync.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Filament Box at weekly against SpoolManager's every 2 months. SpoolManager's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SpoolManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Filament Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SpoolManager ships an update every 2 months, Filament Box weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | SpoolManager | Filament Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norman Hennige | Andrea Spotorno |
In-app purchases
SpoolManager
- Monatsabo$0.991 Month
- Jahresabo$8.991 Year
Filament Box
- Filament Box premium$3.99
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