AIRSTEP GP vs SpoolTagWriter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AIRSTEP GP
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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.
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.
- Read NFC filament tags
- View parsed spool data
- Inspect raw NFC data
- Write tags with preset profiles
- Create custom spool settings
- Streamlined iPhone workflow
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | AIRSTEP GP | SpoolTagWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XSONIC Inc. | Victor Nava |
In-app purchases
AIRSTEP GP
No in-app purchases
SpoolTagWriter
No in-app purchases









