Comparison

SpoolManager vs Stocksmith Forge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

Stocksmith Forge

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Stocksmith Forge is the inventory and costing app for makers who turn 3D prints into sales. Track every spool, every part, every print — and know your real margin before you ship. INVENTORY • Filament, components, packaging — tracked in the right units • Stock alerts before you run out mid-print • NFC RFID scanning for tagged spools (Pro add-on) BOM COSTING • Bill of Materials per product • Material cost auto-calculated from your purchase history • Add labor, machine time, packaging as Cost Components (Pro) • Live cost price, margin and recommended sell price LISTINGS • Track Etsy, eBay and own-shop listings • Out-of-date warnings when costs change • Per-listing margin tracking FORGE (PRODUCTION) • Log each print or batch; stock decrements via BOM • Daily, weekly, monthly throughput REPORTS (Pro) • Inventory value, average margins, top materials • CSV export for accounting WORKS YOUR WAY • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Locale-aware currency and numbers • Offline-first; no account required PRO UNLOCK Unlimited materials, products and listings; Reports; Cost Components; Backup. Lifetime or Yearly. NFC ADD-ON Read RFID tags on compatible spools. Privacy first: data stays in your iCloud. No tracking, no ads. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SpoolManager4 screens
Stocksmith Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

SpoolManager and Stocksmith Forge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. SpoolManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stocksmith Forge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SpoolManager versus Stocksmith Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolManagerStocksmith Forge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorman HennigeJelle Oostmeijer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SpoolManager

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

Stocksmith Forge

Subscriptions2
  • NFC Spool Scanning Yearly$0.991 Year
  • Stocksmith Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • NFC Spool Scanning$7.99
  • Stocksmith Pro$59.99

Questions

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

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