Comparison

MKSCloud 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

MKSCloud

Control 3D printers over the internet and local networks. Offers a model library, 3D model preview, and compatibility with TFT28/32 modes. Designed for ease of use.

Highlights
  • Internet and LAN printer control
  • 3D model preview
  • Model library access
  • TFT28/32 mode compatibility
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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MKSCloud是一款可通过互联网和局域网操控打印机的3D打印应用, 全面兼容TFT28/32模式, 预览3D模型, 同时提供丰富模型库选择, 简单容易上手,更多模型详情请访问www.baizhongyun.cn

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

MKSCloud4 screens
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO at 49% against MKSCloud's 0%. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 4). MKSCloud'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. MKSCloud 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MKSCloud's written reviews are positive against 49% of Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MKSCloud ships an update monthly, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MKSCloud versus Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMKSCloudThingiverse Printables | 3D GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews48.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGuangzhou Qianhui Information Technology Co.,LtdSimpleDev LLC

Customer experience

MKSCloud

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

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

Bugs and requests

MKSCloud

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

MKSCloud

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 MKSCloud free?
MKSCloud 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, MKSCloud or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is rated higher. MKSCloud averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do MKSCloud or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO have ads?
Neither MKSCloud nor Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MKSCloud or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO?
MKSCloud ships an update monthly, and Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. Most recently, MKSCloud was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO on October 30, 2026.

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