Comparison

3D Print Tracker vs SpoolMargin

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

Head to head
About

3D Print Tracker

This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts accurately calculate material costs, optimize print settings, and manage project expenses. It provides precise breakdowns for filament usage, weight conversions, and profit margins for selling prints.

Highlights
  • Filament cost calculator
  • Material weight conversions
  • Profit margin tools
  • Print cost optimization
  • Fast and clean interface
Features
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Take the guesswork out of your 3D printing projects! The 3D Printing Calculator is the ultimate mobile companion for makers, engineers, and hobbyists looking to track exact material usage, optimize print settings, and manage project costs with precision. Whether you run a single hobby printer or manage a full printing farm, this app helps you calculate exactly how much filament, time, and money every single slice will cost before you hit print. Stop wasting expensive materials and start pricing your prints accurately. KEY FEATURES: • Filament Cost Calculator: Enter your spool weight, price, and sliced filament usage to get instant, precise material cost breakdowns. • Material Weight Calculations: Easily convert lengths to weights for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and more. • Smart Profit Margins: Selling your prints? Built-in markup tools help you add electricity, labor, and machine wear costs to ensure you always turn a profit. • Clean, Fast Interface: Built for quick inputs right next to your workspace, no complex setups required. Take control of your 3D printing workflows and maximize your slicing efficiency. Download 3D Printing Calculator today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SpoolMargin

Features
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Know what every print really costs—before you quote it. SpoolMargin brings material, electricity, machine wear, labor, packaging, fixed fees and failure risk into one clear calculation. Set a target margin or markup and get a recommended unit price, batch total and projected profit in seconds. BUILT FOR REAL PRINT WORK • Create FDM and resin printer profiles • Track PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon, resin and custom materials • Combine multiple materials in one job • Calculate single pieces and production batches • Compare cost, quote total, profit and realized margin • Complete a job to deduct its material automatically IMPORT WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL Import common G-code comments from Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer and Bambu Studio. SpoolMargin extracts supported print-time and material estimates, shows its confidence and keeps every value editable. Slicer formats vary, so you always remain in control. QUOTES AND INSIGHTS Save customer quotes and duplicate repeat jobs for free. Pro unlocks unlimited records, complete profit history, customer-ready PDF quotes, CSV reports and full JSON backup. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No analytics or tracking. Your printers, inventory, quotes and imported values stay on your device unless you choose to share an export. SpoolMargin calculations are estimates and are not tax, accounting or legal advice. Verify taxes, marketplace fees and production assumptions for your business. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly offer may include a 7-day introductory trial for eligible customers. Price and currency are shown by Apple before purchase. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/spoolmargin/privacy Terms: https://viralcrew.de/apps/spoolmargin/terms Support: https://viralcrew.de/apps/spoolmargin/support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3D Print Tracker4 screens
SpoolMargin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 3D Print Tracker at 15.1 against SpoolMargin's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Print Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpoolMargin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
3D Print Tracker versus SpoolMargin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Print TrackerSpoolMargin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoward FrischerJasko Hodzic

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Print Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pro Access$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pro Access$9.991 Year
3 purchases

SpoolMargin

Subscriptions2
  • SpoolMargin Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SpoolMargin Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • SpoolMargin Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is 3D Print Tracker free?
3D Print Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpoolMargin free?
SpoolMargin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Print Tracker or SpoolMargin have ads?
Neither 3D Print Tracker nor SpoolMargin shows ads.

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