# Thinger vs Bambu Handy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bambu Handy at 88% against Thinger's 33%. Bambu Handy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Thinger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thinger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bambu Handy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bambu Handy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bambu Handy has 39K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Thinger's written reviews are positive against 88% of Bambu Handy's.

Thinger ships an update every 5 days, Bambu Handy every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thinger | Bambu Handy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinger-3d-printing-models/id1255097591/reviews) | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambu-handy/id1625671285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 75 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Novak](https://appshunter.io/developer/770088897) | [上海轮廓科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672889549) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $1.99 | 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


### Bambu Handy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambu-handy/id1625671285)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Manage your 3D printers remotely, browse and print designs from a large library, and get real-time status updates. Access learning resources and create timelapse videos of your prints.

**Highlights:** Remote printer operation, Real-time printing status, 3D model discovery, One-tap printing, Live printing view, Timelapse video creation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MakerLab Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| MakerLab Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| MakerLab Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔍 Good monitoring capabilities
- 💡 Integration with Bambu ecosystem
- 🤖 Responsive and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📱 Lacks iPad optimization
- 🔇 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud integration

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Camera feed not working consistently
- Difficulty switching between printers
- Notifications not working as expected
- Syncing issues between app and printer

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Implement slicer functionality within the app
- Allow printing from SD card or local storage
- Provide more customization options
- Improve camera feed reliability and quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thinger free?

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

### Is Bambu Handy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thinger or Bambu Handy?

Bambu Handy is rated higher. Thinger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bambu Handy averages 4.8 from 39K ratings.

### Do Thinger or Bambu Handy have ads?

Thinger shows ads; Bambu Handy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thinger or Bambu Handy?

Thinger ships an update every 5 days, and Bambu Handy every 11 days. Most recently, Thinger was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bambu Handy on October 21, 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.*