Comparison

Hyper Controller vs SpoolLab

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

Head to head
About

Hyper Controller

Control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdecks remotely via Ethernet without needing an intermediary computer. Access advanced features like clip naming, list loading, and drive management directly from your iPad.

Highlights
  • Control multiple Hyperdecks
  • Ethernet connection
  • No computer required
  • Clip naming
  • Group clip naming
  • Load clips via list
  • HDD slot changing
Features
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Hyper Controller is designed to control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdeck over their ethernet connection. The app does not require any computer or device in between the iPad and the Hyperdeck. Just connect the Hyperdeck to a wireless router and connect the iPad to the same router and away you go. The app also allows features that are not available via the front panel of the device at this time. These include - Clip naming - Group clip naming - Full clip lists - Loading clips via list selection - HDD slot changing without removing drives - Time remaining without having to start recording - Gang playback/record Please note. The gang playback and record functions are not designed to be frame accurate between decks. You Must have Hyperdeck firmware version 4.0 or later. This software will not control the Hyperdeck shuttle as it does not have a network connection. Password for factory reset is 1212 This Full version removes the limitation of only 2 decks so you can add as many decks as required.

About

SpoolLab

Manage your 3D printer filament inventory, track remaining material, and calculate print costs. Automatically sync with Bambu Lab AMS and use NFC tags for quick identification. Get notifications when spools are running low.

Highlights
  • Filament spool inventory management
  • Barcode scanning for spools
  • Track remaining filament weight/length
  • Calculate print costs
  • Bambu Lab AMS integration
  • NFC tag support for spools
  • Low spool notifications
Features
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Manage all your 3D printer filament spools from a single app. SpoolLab tracks your inventory, calculates the real cost of every print and keeps you from running out mid-print. SPOOL MANAGEMENT • Add spools by brand, material (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU…) and colour • Scan the barcode on the box to add a filament instantly • Track remaining weight and length for each spool • Over 500 built-in spool references PRINT TRACKING • Log every print with its filament usage • Cost calculator including electricity and filament price • Dashboard with statistics and charts • Analysis by material, by month, by success rate 22 PRECONFIGURED PRINTERS • Bambu Lab: A1 mini, A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1 Carbon, X1E, H2D, H2D Laser, X2D • Prusa: i3 MK4, CORE One, XL, MINI+ • Creality: Ender 3 V3, K1, K1 Max, K2 Plus • Elegoo: Neptune 4 Pro / Plus / Max, Centauri Carbon BAMBU LAB INTEGRATION • Sync your AMS slots automatically • Monitor ongoing prints in real time NFC TAGS • Write your own NFC tags (NTAG, OpenPrintTag) to identify spools with one tap • Instant reading from the home screen • Please note: the chips in Bambu Lab spools are encrypted and cannot be read by any iPhone app. For those spools, scan the barcode on the box. SMART FEATURES • Available in 4 languages: French, English, German, Italian • iCloud sync across all your devices • Import/Export your inventory (CSV, JSON, PDF) • Printer management with custom profiles • Home screen widget • Notifications when a spool is running low PRIVACY • All data stays on your device • No tracking, no ads, no account required Free. Upgrade to SpoolLab Pro from Settings to unlock all features.

Screenshots

SpoolLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hyper Controller at none against SpoolLab's 1. Hyper Controller also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. SpoolLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hyper Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hyper Controller against 5.0 for SpoolLab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, SpoolLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hyper Controller versus SpoolLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyper ControllerSpoolLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke IrvineAlessandro Dekkiche

In-app purchases

None

Hyper Controller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpoolLab

One-time1
  • SpoolLab Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Hyper Controller free?
Hyper Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoolLab free?
SpoolLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hyper Controller or SpoolLab?
Hyper Controller and SpoolLab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Hyper Controller or SpoolLab have ads?
Neither Hyper Controller nor SpoolLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyper Controller or SpoolLab?
Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpoolLab every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hyper Controller was updated on November 1, 2026 and SpoolLab on October 31, 2026.

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