Comparison

Thinger vs Anker Make

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

Head to head
About

Thinger

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
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The Hottest Models for Your Lonely 3D Printer ;) Just unboxed a 3D printer? Wondering what to 3D print next? Thinger is the ultimate 3D model discovery app. Swipe through 600,000+ free 3D printing models from every major platform in one feed. Like Tinder, but for 3D printing. When you find a model you like, save it to a custom print list and download the STL file straight to your printer. No more jumping between Thingiverse, MakerWorld, Printables, and Cults3D. Thinger brings every source together: one swipe feed, zero tab hopping. EVERY MAJOR SOURCE IN ONE PLACE Thinger aggregates free STL files from the biggest 3D printing platforms on the web: * MakerWorld, Bambu Lab's platform and the fastest growing 3D community in 2026 * Thingiverse, the original maker community with millions of free 3D models * Printables, Prusa's platform of print tested free models * Cults3D, MyMiniFactory, Yeggi, GrabCAD, Thangs, YouMagine, Pinshape, CGTrader, Gambody, Creality Cloud, Smithsonian 3D, NIH 3D Print Exchange, and more sources added regularly WHAT MAKES THINGER DIFFERENT Thingiverse, MakerWorld, and Printables are search based: you need to know what you are looking for. Thinger is browse based. It solves the "what should I 3D print next?" problem. Swipe right to save, left to skip. Your print queue fills itself. This is the only 3D printing app built for discovery, not search. FEATURES * Swipe feed of 600,000+ free 3D printing models * Photo galleries on every model: real print photos, not just renders * Save to custom print lists, organized by project, material, or printer * Download STL files directly or send them to your desktop slicer * Search when you know what you want, browse when you do not * Save and like counts on every model, social proof before you commit filament * A faster feed that loads almost instantly Works with every printer: Bambu Lab X1C, X1E, P1S, P1P, A1, A1 Mini · Prusa MK4, MK3S+, XL, Mini+ · Creality Ender 3, Ender 3 V3, K1, K1 Max, Ender 5 Plus · Elegoo Neptune 4, Saturn 4 Ultra, Mars 4 · Anycubic Kobra 3, Kobra 2 Max, Photon Mono M5s · Flashforge Adventurer 5M, Creator 4, Guider 3 · Voron · RatRig · Artillery · Qidi · and every other FDM or resin 3D printer PERFECT FOR New printer owners who just unboxed their machine Tabletop gaming and DnD miniature printers Cosplay and prop makers Functional print enthusiasts — organizers, tools, mounts, parts Warhammer and miniature wargamers Educators using 3D printing in classrooms 137,000+ makers already use Thinger. Your printer is lonely. Fix that. Download now. Start printing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://thinger.rocks/terms.html

About

Anker Make

Control and manage your eufyMake UV and 3D printers from your phone. Access a creative community, utilize AI design tools for unique textures, and enjoy effortless printing with optimized results.

Highlights
  • Connect and control printers via Wi-Fi
  • Explore creative community library
  • AI design tools for 3D textures
  • Over 100 Image AI styles
  • Smart positioning and color matching
  • Optimized texture quality
Features
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Easily Manage Anker Make's UV Printers & 3D Printers With the Anker Make app, you can conveniently connect to, operate, and create with Anker Make's UV printers and 3D printers right from your smartphone. It's more than just a printing tool — it serves as a creative hub powered by AI technology and a vibrant community. - Seamless Printer Management: Connect to your printer via Wi-Fi and easily manage your prints from your smartphone. - Creative Community: Browse a rich library of UV print works and 3D creations. Draw inspiration from other creators' work, remix ideas, and publish your own designs. - AI Design Tools: Expand the boundaries of your expression with AI purpose-built for UV printing. Create 3D texture items in just seconds, leverage over 100 AI image styles, and refine them with advanced editing tools. - Effortless Printing: With smart positioning, accurate color reproduction, and optimized texture quality, always achieve outstanding results. By using Anker Make, you gain not just printer management — you join a network where AI creativity and real-world printing converge. Through new discoveries and designs, you'll achieve smarter printing.

Screenshots

Thinger4 screens
Anker Make4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thinger and Anker Make both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Anker Make's written reviews are positive against 33% of Thinger's. Anker Make also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Thinger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Thinger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Anker Make asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Thinger against 4.6 for Anker Make. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 591 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Thinger's written reviews are positive against 78% of Anker Make's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thinger ships an update every 5 days, Anker Make every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Thinger versus Anker Make: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingerAnker Make
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)4.6 (591 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews78.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better591
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB493 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBen NovakPower Mobile Life LLC

Customer experience

Thinger

All ratings1,290 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral15.2%
Negative51.4%

Anker Make

All ratings591 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.2%

User reviews

Thinger

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Anker Make

From 591 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Great for beginners
  • 🚀 Convenient remote printing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable search function
  • 🐛 Camera issues
  • 🐛 Lacking advanced features

Bugs and requests

Thinger

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Anker Make

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to connect to printer
  • Timelapse recording not working
  • Sudden name change causing confusion
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add remote stop function
  • Improve iPad optimization
  • Expand filament management options
  • Implement print history tracking
  • Provide more slicer settings

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Thinger

Subscriptions3
  • מנוי חודשי$1.991 Month
  • Thinger Pro$5.991 Year
  • מנוי שנתי$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • גישה לכל החיים ללא מנוי$24.99
None

Anker Make

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thinger free?
Thinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anker Make free?
Anker Make is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thinger or Anker Make?
Thinger and Anker Make are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 591 ratings respectively.
Do Thinger or Anker Make have ads?
Thinger shows ads; Anker Make does not.
Which is updated more often, Thinger or Anker Make?
Thinger ships an update every 5 days, and Anker Make every 5 weeks. Most recently, Thinger was updated on October 19, 2026 and Anker Make on October 19, 2026.

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