Comparison

SpoolManager vs Filament Tracker

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

Head to head
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

About

Filament Tracker

Features
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Know what filament you own, how much is left, and what every print used. SpoolDex is a private filament inventory and print log for 3D printing. Track spools by material, brand, color, weight, and cost. Log prints to deduct usage automatically, scan a Spool Code to select filament fast, and stay ahead of low stock and printer maintenance. Track filament - Organize spools by material, brand, color, diameter, remaining weight, and cost - Adjust remaining grams and archive empty or retired spools - Add photos, scan filament labels, or paste product URLs Log every print - Deduct filament automatically from one or more spools - Import a pasted print summary or screenshot - Track duration, filament cost, notes, and printer time - Scan a Spool Code to select filament quickly Manage your workshop - Track printers and maintenance tasks - Export spools, printers, print logs, and maintenance data to CSV - Keep your data offline-first, with no app account or custom server SpoolDex Pro - Unlimited spools, printers, and print logs - Private iCloud sync across your devices - Printable QR spool labels as PDF - Versioned JSON backup and restore - Automatic safety snapshots - Low-stock alerts and maintenance reminders - Optional lifetime purchase where available Start with up to 15 spools, 10 print logs, and one printer. Upgrade when your workshop needs more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://riversideartcompany.com/spooldex/privacy

Screenshots

SpoolManager4 screens
Filament Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Filament Tracker at 16.0 against SpoolManager's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SpoolManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Filament Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
SpoolManager versus Filament Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolManagerFilament Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorman HennigeRiverside Art LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpoolManager

Subscriptions2
  • Monatsabo$0.991 Month
  • Jahresabo$8.991 Year
3 purchases

Filament Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • SpoolDex Pro monthly$4.991 Month
  • SpoolDex Pro yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SpoolDex Pro lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is SpoolManager free?
SpoolManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filament Tracker free?
Filament Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpoolManager or Filament Tracker have ads?
Neither SpoolManager nor Filament Tracker shows ads.

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