# Emb3D 3D Model Viewer vs Thinger

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thinger at every 5 days against Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's every 2 months. Thinger also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 265). Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Thinger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thinger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 265 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Thinger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Thinger every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emb3D 3D Model Viewer | Thinger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emb3d-3d-model-viewer/id1130786907/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinger-3d-printing-models/id1255097591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 265 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Netfarm s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/670030542) | [Ben Novak](https://appshunter.io/developer/770088897) |

## What reviewers say

### Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emb3d-3d-model-viewer/id1130786907)

Explore and showcase your 3D models with advanced rendering and intuitive controls. Supports multiple file formats, ideal for entertainment or preparing models for 3D printing.

**Highlights:** High performance rendering, Intuitive gestures, Multiple 3D formats, Enhanced visualization, Showcase digital creations, Prepare for 3D printing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emb3D PRO Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Emb3D PRO Yearly | $46.99 | per year |
| Remove ADS | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful 3D viewer
- 👍 Good rendition of models
- 👍 Free and useful
- 👍 Fast and easy to show 3D models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes for large files
- 🐛 Share function does nothing
- 🐛 Doesn't show packaging, only skeleton
- 🐛 Cannot open files
- 🐛 Cracks when selecting file

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes for files above 50mb
- Share function does nothing
- Specific files always crash the app
- Cannot open files
- Cracks when selecting file

**Requested features**

- Locked orbit feature
- Built-in picture ability with transparent background option
- Ability to control lighting
- Add background like a photo from your library
- Wireframe mode on flat shaded


### Thinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinger-3d-printing-models/id1255097591)

Discover and download over 600,000 free 3D print models from various online marketplaces. Curate your favorite designs, share lists, and find STL files for any 3D printer, from DIY setups to professional machines.

**Highlights:** Aggregated 3D models from across the web, Curate and share print lists, Re-discover favorite models, Download or send STL files, View model saves and likes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| מנוי חודשי | $3.99 | per month |
| Thinger Pro | $5.99 | per year |
| מנוי שנתי | $9.99 | per year |
| גישה לכל החיים ללא מנוי | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wonderfully easy to use
- 🚀 Amazing and fun to use
- 🚀 Brings life back to 3D printer
- 🚀 Great for finding cool prints
- 🚀 Awesome app for 3D printing enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Waste of time, useless search and features
- 🔍 No categories, trending, or sorting options
- 💰 Ads make the app unusable
- 🔍 Hard to navigate, only view one item at a time
- 🐛 App no longer works, just loads indefinitely

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Saved items disappearing or not loading
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete/move saved items between lists
- Implement search and category features
- Add option to view multiple items at once
- Improve overall navigation and UI
- Provide a more affordable ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emb3D 3D Model Viewer free?

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thinger free?

Thinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or Thinger?

Thinger is rated higher. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Thinger averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or Thinger have ads?

Both Emb3D 3D Model Viewer and Thinger show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or Thinger?

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Thinger every 5 days. Most recently, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thinger on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*