Comparison

Thinger vs Poloprint Cloud

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

Poloprint Cloud

This app simplifies 3D printing with cloud connectivity, offering a vast library of models and AI-powered design tools. It allows users to create, customize, and print 3D objects directly from their devices, making the process accessible for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • One-click cloud printing with automatic slicing
  • 20+ online design tools
  • Thousands of free printable models
  • AI-powered 3D modeling
  • Real-time device management
  • Built-in user guides
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PoloprintCloud is your all-in-one 3D printing companion, designed for beginners, families, educators, and creative users. Connect your printer and start printing in seconds with powerful cloud features and an intuitive interface. Explore thousands of ready-to-print models, use AI tools to generate custom 3D content, or design your own with our online editor — everything is just a tap away. Key Features: One-click cloud printing with automatic slicing 20+ online design tools to customize 3D models directly in the app Thousands of free models available for instant download and print AIGC-powered 3D modeling tools to turn ideas into printable models Built-in user guides and real-time device management In-app customer support and feedback center From toys to tools, stamps to school projects — PoloprintCloud makes 3D printing easy, creative, and fun for everyone.

Screenshots

Thinger4 screens
Poloprint Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poloprint Cloud at none against Thinger's 1. Poloprint Cloud also leads on ads (none vs shown). Thinger's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Poloprint Cloud 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 4.7 for Poloprint Cloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Thinger's written reviews are positive against 41% of Poloprint Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thinger ships an update every 4 days, Poloprint Cloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thinger versus Poloprint Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingerPoloprint Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews40.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K2.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB267 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBen Novak杰 曹

Customer experience

Thinger

All ratings1,271 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral15.2%
Negative51.4%

Poloprint Cloud

All ratings2,912 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative52.3%

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

Poloprint Cloud

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 😍 Fun and enjoyable to use
  • 🎨 Lots of options to choose from
  • 💡 Inspiring for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Sign-in and login issues
  • 🔌 Connectivity and Wi-Fi problems
  • 📦 Limited selection of models

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

Poloprint Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to sign in or create an account
  • App freezing and crashing frequently
  • Connectivity issues with the 3D printer
  • Verification code not being sent

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow users to create their own 3D models
  • Improve stability and reliability of the app
  • Add more customization options
  • Enhance the user interface and navigation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thinger

Subscriptions1
  • Thinger Pro$5.991 Year
None

Poloprint Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thinger free?
Thinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poloprint Cloud free?
Poloprint Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thinger or Poloprint Cloud?
Poloprint Cloud is rated higher. Thinger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Poloprint Cloud averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Thinger or Poloprint Cloud have ads?
Thinger shows ads; Poloprint Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Thinger or Poloprint Cloud?
Thinger ships an update every 4 days, and Poloprint Cloud every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thinger was updated on September 22, 2026 and Poloprint Cloud on September 23, 2026.

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