Comparison

ReSpool vs NuKey

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

Head to head
About

ReSpool

Features
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ReSpool writes the NFC tag that Anycubic ACE 3D printers read to identify filament. Anycubic only sells spools with these tags, so filament from any other brand is invisible to the printer. ReSpool writes a blank NFC sticker with the material, colour and printing temperatures of whatever spool you actually have, and the printer then recognises it like its own. WORKS WITH HOME ASSISTANT Every tag gets a unique spool ID, carried in the SKU. The hass-anycubic_cloud integration reads it from the Anycubic cloud, so Home Assistant can tell two identical reels apart and track how much filament is left on each — every reel keeps its own history. BUILT-IN FILAMENT CATALOGUE A shared catalogue of known filaments ships with the app and works offline. Pick a product and write it straight to a tag, or scan a genuine Anycubic spool to add it for everyone. SAFE BY DESIGN - Only the data pages are ever written; a tag cannot be locked or bricked - Every tag is backed up in full before a single byte is written - Every write is read back and verified byte for byte - Existing data is shown before anything is overwritten WHAT YOU NEED A blank NTAG213 NFC sticker (or larger) and an iPhone with NFC (iPhone 7 or newer). Anycubic's own tags are password-protected at the factory and cannot be rewritten; the app detects this and explains it. Your spool library, tag backups and settings stay on your phone. No accounts, no adverts, no analytics.

About

NuKey

Create a personalized typing experience with custom colors, key styles, and animated lighting. Choose from a variety of mechanical switch sounds to enhance your typing feel. Save and share your unique keyboard designs.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard designs
  • Ready-made themes
  • Animated lighting effects
  • Mechanical switch sounds
  • Personalized key legends
  • Emoji browsing
  • Shareable designs via QR codes
Features
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NuKey transforms your iPhone keyboard into a personalised typing experience that looks, sounds and feels like your own. Create a custom keyboard by choosing colours, key styles, legends and animated lighting effects. Add satisfying mechanical switch sounds inspired by popular switch types, then preview your creation before you start typing. Features include: • Build and save custom keyboard designs • Choose from ready-made themes • Add animated keyboard lighting effects • Enjoy a collection of mechanical switch sounds • Personalise key legends and layouts • Browse and type emoji with ease • Add your own words for a more personal typing experience • Select your preferred keyboard language • Share keyboard designs using QR codes • Preview sounds and themes inside the app Whether you prefer a clean, understated keyboard or something colourful and expressive, NuKey gives you the tools to make every tap your own. Some themes, sounds and customisation features may require NuKey Pro.

Screenshots

ReSpool4 screens
NuKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReSpool at none against NuKey's 4. ReSpool also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. NuKey sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ReSpool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReSpool versus NuKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReSpoolNuKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHome Hub Smart SolutionsSean Kelly

In-app purchases

None

ReSpool

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

NuKey

One-time4
  • Nice One$1.99
  • Very Kind$4.99
  • NuKey Pro$8.99
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  • Legend$9.99

Questions

Is ReSpool free?
ReSpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NuKey free?
NuKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReSpool or NuKey have ads?
Neither ReSpool nor NuKey shows ads.

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