Comparison

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer vs 3D GO | 3D Printing Models

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

Head to head
About

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

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
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Emb3D will let you use the most appropriate visual clues and rendering styles to fully show the potential of your creations - High Performance Rendering - Intuitive Gestures - Multiple 3D Formats - Enhanced Visualization Show off your digital creations for entertainment or 3D printing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

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, Cults3D, MakerWorld, and MyMiniFactory 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, Cults3D, MakerWorld, and MyMiniFactory • 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. Privacy Policy: https://3dgo.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer4 screens
3D GO | 3D Printing Models4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3D GO | 3D Printing Models at none against Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's shown. 3D GO | 3D Printing Models also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 241). Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and 3D GO | 3D Printing Models sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D GO | 3D Printing Models holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D GO | 3D Printing Models has 3.9K ratings behind it against 241, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's written reviews are positive against 48% of 3D GO | 3D Printing Models's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer ships an update every 2 months, 3D GO | 3D Printing Models monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer versus 3D GO | 3D Printing Models: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmb3D 3D Model Viewer3D GO | 3D Printing Models
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (241 ratings)4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews48.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2413.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB54 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNetfarm s.r.l.SimpleDev LLC

Customer experience

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

All ratings241 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative50.0%

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

All ratings3,934 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative40.7%

User reviews

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

From 241 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient and free app
  • 🚀 Great database of free files
  • 🚀 Easy to send prints directly to printer
  • 👍 Helpful developer response
  • 🚀 Seamless switching between sites

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full access
  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
  • 🚫 Inaccessible for smaller screens
  • 🚫 Limited functionality compared to websites
  • 🚫 Files saved as zips are inconvenient

Bugs and requests

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • App crashes for files above 50mb
  • Share function does nothing
  • Specific files always crash the app
  • Cannot open files
  • Cracks when selecting file
Show 27 more
  • White texture is a bit too bright
  • Sharing doesn’t work
  • 'Open with' function disappeared
  • No explanation on how to add textures
  • No way to Share a file with this app
  • No way to associate file types with this app
  • Doesn't open STL files
  • Lighting is bad/too bright
  • Account creation fails with 'gatewaydomainerror1' or 'gatewaydomainerror2'
  • Doesn't work for PLY files
  • Only shows in the bottom left of the screen
  • Model import into app not working via 'Share' menu
  • Registration required, but free version doesn't allow uploads
  • Payment window freezes
  • Crashing when importing ZIP files
  • Impossible to open .obj or .ply files more than 30mb
  • Free version only allows program download, no model viewing
  • Intermittent cloud storage issues
  • Loading permanently
  • Crashes regularly on iPhone
  • Exceeded 100mb size limitation
  • Doesn't work for large files
  • PLY seems to not support multi-texturing
  • App crashes and doesn't save exported ZIP file
  • Loading screen stuck
  • Files are gone from cloud storage
  • Files refuse to show in the app

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • Ability to store 3D models locally without needing to upload to external server
  • Remove the humongous orbit
  • UI improvements with thumbnails for models
  • Focal length adjustment
  • Built-in instructions
  • Startup models should be downloadable

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

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

3 purchases

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Emb3D PRO Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Emb3D PRO Yearly$46.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ADS$9.99
2 purchases

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

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

Questions

Is Emb3D 3D Model Viewer free?
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D GO | 3D Printing Models free?
3D GO | 3D Printing Models is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or 3D GO | 3D Printing Models?
3D GO | 3D Printing Models is rated higher. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while 3D GO | 3D Printing Models averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or 3D GO | 3D Printing Models have ads?
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer shows ads; 3D GO | 3D Printing Models does not.
Which is updated more often, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or 3D GO | 3D Printing Models?
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and 3D GO | 3D Printing Models monthly. Most recently, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer was updated on September 19, 2026 and 3D GO | 3D Printing Models on September 25, 2026.

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