Thinger vs PP Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
PP Local
Control your 3D printer directly from your local network. Configure Wi-Fi, manage print jobs, adjust settings, and review logs. This app prioritizes local connectivity and user privacy.
- Local network connectivity
- Wi-Fi network configuration
- View and control print tasks
- Set 3D printer functions
- View printed logs
- Secure and private data handling
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Poloprint Local - PP Local is the second 3D printer control APP developed by Wiibooxtech co.ltd. PP Local can help you easily configure the WIFI network of the 3D printer, view and control the printing tasks, set the functions of the 3D printer, and view the printed log, etc. PP Local is a secure APP that only connects to 3D printers in the local area network. PP Local does not collect any private data and will not send any private data to third parties. The 3D printer currently supported by PP Local is Tina2S. More 3D printers are on the way. If you need to remotely control the 3D printer via the Internet, please use another APP released later, PP Cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thinger at 4.6 against PP Local's 2.6. Thinger also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). PP Local's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Thinger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PP Local asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thinger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thinger has 1.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Thinger ships an update every 5 days, PP Local every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thinger | PP Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better | 2.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Novak | 杰 曹 |
Customer experience
Thinger
PP Local
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
PP Local
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thinger
- מנוי חודשי$1.991 Month
- Thinger Pro$5.991 Year
- מנוי שנתי$9.991 Year
- גישה לכל החיים ללא מנוי$24.99
PP Local
No in-app purchases
Questions
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