
Spool Programmer
RFID tag r/w for filament
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone
iPhone
Now updated with customizable settings. widget support and detailed tag information! Manage your 3D printer filament spools with NFC tags.
Transform your 3D printing workflow with Spool Programmer, the essential tool for programming RFID tags on your filament spools. Whether you're using Anycubic printers or building your own filament management system, this app makes tag programming simple, fast, and reliable.
POWERFUL FEATURES
• Write complete filament data to NTAG215/216 tags in seconds
• 18 pre-configured profiles covering all major filament types
• Read existing tags to verify or clone configurations
• Check tag status and memory layout
• Format tags for fresh programming
• Custom color selection with RGB sliders and 16 presets
• Support for 500g, 1kg, and 2kg spool sizes
• Configurable print temperatures (nozzle, bed, chamber)
FILAMENT TYPES SUPPORTED
PLA, PLA+, PLA Matte, PLA Silk, PETG, ABS, TPU, Nylon, ASA, PC, PVA, HIPS, and BVOH. Each profile includes optimized default temperatures that you can customize.
INTUITIVE INTERFACE
Beautiful card-based design that guides you through every step. Select your filament type, choose a color, adjust temperatures, and write—all in a clean, modern interface that follows Apple's design guidelines.
SMART & SAFE
• Automatic detection of write-protected tags
• Clear error messages with helpful guidance
• Validates tag compatibility before writing
• Preview data before committing to tag
• No account required, no tracking, no ads
PERFECT FOR
• Makers managing multiple filament spools
• 3D printing enthusiasts with Anycubic printers
• Anyone building custom filament management systems
• Hackerspaces and makerspaces
• Professional print farms
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Supports standard NTAG215 and NTAG216 NFC tags with 144-byte user memory. Uses the same data format as the ACE-RFID project, ensuring compatibility with existing ecosystems. All processing happens on-device—your data never leaves your iPhone.
REQUIREMENTS
iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability running iOS 16.0 or later. You'll need blank NTAG215 or NTAG216 tags (widely available online). Note: Pre-programmed manufacturer tags may be write-protected.
FREE & OPEN
Based on the community-driven ACE-RFID project. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no data collection. Built by makers, for makers.
Start programming your filament tags today and take control of your 3D printing workflow!
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New Settings Screen
• Customize default spool size
• Choose temperature units (°C or °F)
• Toggle auto-verify after writing
• Control haptic feedback
• Debug information option
Tag Details Display
• View tag memory usage with color-coded progress bar
• See tag UID and type information
• Track when tags were last read
• Beautiful visual presentation
Improvements
• Settings are now saved between sessions
• Better control over NFC operations
• Enhanced user experience
The developer, Martin Bogomolni, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Martin Bogomolni
- Size
- 3.1 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Martin Bogomolni