Comparison

Randomizer vs Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

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

Head to head
About

Randomizer

This utility app displays a large, customizable arrow pointing left or right to help make random decisions. It's useful for dividing groups, randomizing activities, or simply adding an element of chance to everyday tasks.

Highlights
  • Random arrow direction
  • Customizable arrow colors
  • Adjustable arrow duration
  • Add up and down arrows
  • Random delay options
  • Automatic arrow changes
Features
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This app shows a nice big arrow pointing in a random direction visible from a distance! Are you… - An event planner who needs to send people into evenly balanced queues? - A teacher breaking students into groups? - Playing aptitude games with children or in aged care? - At the gym and need to randomize your workout? Simply tap the screen to point an arrow to the right or left. Need a little more customization? Press and hold for settings! - Add Up and Down arrows - Choose between a variety of color themes - Set up random delays before an arrow appears - Increase the duration the arrow is on screen - Make the arrow randomly change between a set of configurable colors - Configure the arrow to automatically change every few seconds

About

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

This app consolidates 3D model searching, viewing, and slicing from major platforms into a single interface. It allows users to find, preview, organize, and prepare STL files for 3D printing, streamlining the entire workflow.

Highlights
  • Search multiple 3D model sites
  • Full 3D preview and STL viewer
  • Built-in 3D slicer with G-code export
  • Save and organize models into collections
  • Manage STL library
  • Discover trending models and contests
Features
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3D GO – 3D Printing, STL Viewer & Slicer 3D GO is a fast, all-in-one 3D printing app for finding, previewing, organizing, and slicing 3D models from the biggest sites in the world. Instead of jumping between five different websites, folders, and slicers, you can do everything in one place. Search across Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, Cults3D, Creality Cloud, Thangs, MyMiniFactory and Sketchfab at the same time to find STL files for parts, tools, upgrades, miniatures, home décor, and just about anything else you want to 3D print. Whether you’re printing functional parts or artistic models, 3D GO makes it easy to discover the best files from the entire 3D printing community. Select models with a full 3D preview and STL viewer, so you can rotate, zoom, and inspect it before you download or slice. This helps you avoid bad files, broken geometry, and wasted filament. You can also open any STL from your device and view it instantly inside the app. When you’re ready to print, 3D GO includes a built-in 3D slicer that converts STL files into print-ready G-code. You can prepare files for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and more, then export them for your printer using your normal workflow. It works great alongside Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, Cura, and Klipper-based setups. You can save any model from any site and organize them into custom collections. Keep folders for different printers, materials, or projects, search through your saved models, and manage even huge STL libraries without losing track of anything. 3D GO also lets you explore what’s happening across the entire 3D printing world. Browse trending 3D models, check out design contests, and discover new creators without visiting each site individually. No matter what 3D printer you use — Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Anycubic, Flashforge, Ultimaker, and more — 3D GO fits right into your workflow. Key features • Search Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, Cults3D, Creality Cloud, Thangs, MyMiniFactory & Sketchfab • Full 3D preview and STL viewer • Built-in 3D slicer with G-code export • Save models and create custom collections • Search and manage your STL library • View trending models and design contests • Works with all major 3D printers If you’re into 3D printing and tired of juggling multiple websites and slicer apps, 3D GO brings everything together into one clean, fast experience. Download 3D GO and make finding and preparing your next 3D print simple again. 3D GO is an independent app and is not affiliated with any of the sites or printer brands mentioned. All trademarks belong to their owners. Privacy Policy: https://3dgo.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Randomizer4 screens
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO at Free against Randomizer's $0.99. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 2). Randomizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is free to download; Randomizer costs $0.99 up front. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Randomizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Randomizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Randomizer's written reviews are positive against 47% of Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Randomizer ships an update every 11 months, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Randomizer versus Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandomizerThingiverse Printables | 3D GO
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (4.1K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better47.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMergeable Pty LtdSimpleDev LLC

Customer experience

Randomizer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

All ratings4,137 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative41.9%

Bugs and requests

Randomizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and errors
  • Crashing and freezing on various actions
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to like/save models
  • Improve UI and navigation
  • Implement scrolling on welcome screen
  • Add more advanced slicer features
  • Improve compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

Randomizer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

Subscriptions2
  • 3D Printing Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • 3D Printing Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Randomizer free?
Randomizer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO free?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Randomizer or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO?
Randomizer is rated higher. Randomizer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Randomizer or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO have ads?
Neither Randomizer nor Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Randomizer or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO?
Randomizer ships an update every 11 months, and Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. Most recently, Randomizer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO on November 3, 2026.

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