Comparison

AIRSTEP GP vs SpoolTagWriter

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

Head to head
About

AIRSTEP GP

Features
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AIRSTEP GP dedicated control app. Works exclusively for the AIRSTEP GP Edition foot controller. Take control of your AIRSTEP GP Edition in a simple and intuitive way. Configure expression pedals, Scenes, control schemes, dual-press functions, and effect type cycling from your mobile device. Whether you need faster setup, easier customization, or a smoother live workflow, the AIRSTEP GP app keeps everything simple and accessible.

About

SpoolTagWriter

Easily read and write NFC tags for 3D printer filament spools using your iPhone. View stored filament data, create new tags with presets or custom settings, and streamline spool management for a faster, cleaner 3D printing workflow.

Highlights
  • Read NFC filament tags
  • View parsed spool data
  • Inspect raw NFC data
  • Write tags with preset profiles
  • Create custom spool settings
  • Streamlined iPhone workflow
Features
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SpoolTagWriter lets you read and write NFC tags for 3D printer filament spools from your iPhone. Use it to scan existing spool tags, view the stored filament data, and create new tags with either preset profiles or custom settings. The app is designed to make spool setup faster, cleaner, and easier to manage without digging through raw tag values by hand. Features: - Scan compatible NFC filament tags - View parsed spool data including brand, material, color, diameter, weight, and extruder temperature range - Inspect raw NFC page data for supported tags - Write tags using preset filament profiles - Browse presets by brand, material type, and color - Create custom spool settings for your own filament - Choose custom colors visually or by entering a hex value - Write spool data in a streamlined iPhone-first workflow SpoolTagWriter is built for makers who want a simple way to manage filament tag data and prepare spools for supported 3D printing workflows.

Screenshots

AIRSTEP GP4 screens
SpoolTagWriter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AIRSTEP GP at 3 against SpoolTagWriter's 1. AIRSTEP GP also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AIRSTEP GP versus SpoolTagWriter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAIRSTEP GPSpoolTagWriter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXSONIC Inc.Victor Nava

In-app purchases

None

AIRSTEP GP

No in-app purchases

None

SpoolTagWriter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AIRSTEP GP free?
AIRSTEP GP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoolTagWriter free?
SpoolTagWriter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AIRSTEP GP or SpoolTagWriter have ads?
Neither AIRSTEP GP nor SpoolTagWriter shows ads.

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