SpoolManager vs Stocksmith Forge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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
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 ā and know your real margin before you ship. INVENTORY ⢠Filament, components, packaging ā 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/
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Verdict
SpoolManager and Stocksmith Forge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā 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
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.
| Parameter | SpoolManager | Stocksmith Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Norman Hennige | Jelle Oostmeijer |
In-app purchases
SpoolManager
- Monatsabo$0.991 Month
- Jahresabo$8.991 Year
Stocksmith Forge
- NFC Spool Scanning Yearly$0.991 Year
- Stocksmith Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
- NFC Spool Scanning$7.99
- Stocksmith Pro$59.99
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