Comparison

SpoolSense vs LinkControl for OpenLinkHub

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

Head to head
About

SpoolSense

This app transforms your iPhone into an NFC reader and writer for 3D printing filament spools. It instantly displays filament details and allows you to read, write, and edit tag information. Optional integrations sync with inventory management systems and send spool data directly to your 3D printer.

Highlights
  • NFC reader and writer for filament spools
  • Reads material, brand, color, temperatures, and remaining amount
  • Supports five tag formats (OpenPrintTag, OpenSpool, TigerTag, OpenTag3D, NFC+)
  • Write blank tags or edit existing ones
  • Optional Spoolman inventory synchronization
  • Optional direct sending to compatible 3D printers
  • No account, subscription, server, or cloud required
Features
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SpoolSense turns your iPhone into an NFC reader and writer for 3D-printing filament spools. Tap a tagged spool and SpoolSense instantly shows you what it is: material, brand, color, nozzle and bed temperatures, filament diameter, density, and how much is left on the roll. No typing, no guessing which spool is which. READ AND WRITE FIVE TAG FORMATS - OpenPrintTag (ISO 15693, ICODE SLIX2) - OpenSpool (ISO 14443A, NTAG215/216) - TigerTag (ISO 14443A, NTAG213/215/216) - OpenTag3D (ISO 14443A, NTAG215/216) - NFC+ - register any blank tag's UID against your inventory Write a blank tag from scratch, or read an existing tag and edit it. SpoolSense verifies every write by reading the tag back. WORKS ON ITS OWN Reading and writing tags needs nothing but your iPhone and a tag. No account, no subscription, no server, no cloud. SpoolSense collects no data whatsoever. OPTIONAL: SPOOLMAN INVENTORY Point SpoolSense at a self-hosted Spoolman server and your whole filament inventory syncs to your phone. Browse every spool, search by material or vendor, see remaining weight at a glance, and get a low-spool warning at a threshold you choose. Scans update Spoolman automatically, and used filament is deducted for you. OPTIONAL: SEND TO YOUR PRINTER Scan a spool and push it straight to the printer you just loaded it into: - Snapmaker U1 - assign the spool to a channel over your local network - Klipper with AFC / Happy Hare / a toolchanger - route through SpoolSense middleware for tool assignment and automatic deductions - Plain Klipper - scans keep Spoolman up to date Pick any combination, or none. A phone can roam between printers. PRIVACY Everything lives on your own devices and your own servers. SpoolSense has no analytics, no tracking, no accounts, and no ads, and it never sends your data anywhere. REQUIREMENTS NFC scanning and writing require a physical iPhone (iPhone 7 or later). Spoolman and printer integration are optional and require software you run yourself on your own network.

About

LinkControl for OpenLinkHub

Features
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LinkControl brings OpenLinkHub directly to your iPhone. Monitor temperatures and fan speeds, adjust cooling profiles, control RGB lighting, and manage supported headsets — without a cloud service, ads, or a user account. Everything at a glance • View CPU, GPU, and sensor temperatures in real time • Monitor fan speeds and active profiles • Check device, firmware, and channel information Direct control • Change fan profiles globally or per channel • Configure RGB effects, colors, brightness, and speed • Manage RGB ports and individual fan channels • Create and activate custom OpenLinkHub profiles Controller control • Detect SCUF Envision Pro and V2 through OpenLinkHub • Adjust vibration, trigger dead zones, stick modes, and sensitivity • Remap controller buttons, save RGB profiles in OpenLinkHub, and set the sleep timer Headset control • Detect the HS80 RGB Wireless and other supported headsets • Adjust a full 10-band equalizer • View battery level and connection status • Configure the sleep timer and microphone LED OpenLinkHub Virtual Audio must be enabled on the server for equalizer playback. Private by design LinkControl connects directly to your own OpenLinkHub installation on the local network. There is no registration, advertising, tracking, or mandatory cloud service. For remote access, you can use an existing private network connection such as Tailscale. Flexible • English or German interface • Optionally follow the system language automatically • Built-in demo mode for exploring the app without hardware • Automatic reconnection to your most recent OpenLinkHub instance An accessible OpenLinkHub installation is required. LinkControl is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with Corsair or the OpenLinkHub project.

Screenshots

SpoolSense4 screens
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LinkControl for OpenLinkHub at daily against SpoolSense's every 4 weeks. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpoolSense ships an update every 4 weeks, LinkControl for OpenLinkHub daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SpoolSense versus LinkControl for OpenLinkHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolSenseLinkControl for OpenLinkHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershane jordanPierre Lehmann

In-app purchases

None

SpoolSense

No in-app purchases

None

LinkControl for OpenLinkHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpoolSense free?
SpoolSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LinkControl for OpenLinkHub free?
LinkControl for OpenLinkHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpoolSense or LinkControl for OpenLinkHub have ads?
Neither SpoolSense nor LinkControl for OpenLinkHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpoolSense or LinkControl for OpenLinkHub?
SpoolSense ships an update every 4 weeks, and LinkControl for OpenLinkHub daily. Most recently, SpoolSense was updated on October 31, 2026 and LinkControl for OpenLinkHub on October 31, 2026.

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