Comparison

FluvalSmart 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

FluvalSmart

Control Fluval Bluetooth LED aquarium lights with your iOS device. Adjust colors, create custom lighting schedules, and simulate dynamic effects like cloud cover and storms. Compatible with various Fluval LED models.

Highlights
  • BLE 4.0 control
  • Manual, Auto, Pro modes
  • Independent color channel control
  • Preset lighting configurations
  • Dynamic lighting effects
Features
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This app uses BLE 4.0 to control Fluval Bluetooth LEDs. Requires iOS 9.0 and above. Requires Bluetooth version BLE 4.0 and above. For use with the following devices: - Fluval Aquasky Bluetooth LED - Fluval Plant Spectrum Bluetooth LED - Fluval Plant Nano Bluetooth LED - Fluval Marine Spectrum Bluetooth LED - Fluval Marine Nano Bluetooth LED Features: - Manual / Auto / Pro mode - Independent color channel control and customization - Multiple preset lighting configurations - Dynamic effects (cloud cover, storm, etc.) - Aquasky only

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

FluvalSmart4 screens
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO at 4.7 against FluvalSmart's 2.5. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 27%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 540). FluvalSmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FluvalSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.1K ratings behind it against 540, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of FluvalSmart's written reviews are positive against 49% of Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FluvalSmart versus Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluvalSmartThingiverse Printables | 3D GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (540 ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews48.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5404.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRolf C Hagen Inc.SimpleDev LLC

Customer experience

FluvalSmart

All ratings503 ratings
Positive31.4%
Neutral14.1%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral17.2%
Negative55.7%

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

All ratings4,074 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

FluvalSmart

From 540 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great light
  • 🌟 Customizable lighting
  • 💡 Helpful app features
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🤯 Confusing UI
  • 🕰️ Difficult to set precise times
  • 🔌 Unreliable Bluetooth connection

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

From 4.1K 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

FluvalSmart

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during firmware updates
  • Saved settings get reset unexpectedly
  • Bluetooth connection issues after power cycles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to turn lights off completely at night
  • Allow more customization of sunrise/sunset colors
  • Implement weekly scheduling options
  • Improve app stability and responsiveness

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

FluvalSmart

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 FluvalSmart free?
FluvalSmart is free to download, 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, FluvalSmart or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is rated higher. FluvalSmart averages 2.5 out of 5 from 540 ratings, while Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do FluvalSmart or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO have ads?
Neither FluvalSmart nor Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FluvalSmart or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO?
FluvalSmart ships an update every 2 months, and Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. Most recently, FluvalSmart was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO on October 27, 2026.

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