Comparison

Thinger vs XMAKER

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

XMAKER

This app makes 3D printing accessible for home users with its one-press printing technology. It offers a user-friendly experience, allowing you to focus on the creative process of bringing your designs to life through 3D printing.

Highlights
  • User-friendly 3D printing
  • One-press printing technology
  • Home 3D design
  • Creative 3D printing experience
  • Gamified design process
Features
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An unprecedentedly user-friendly 3D Printer designed for home. The one-press printing technology saves you all the work from tedious configuration. Bundled with XMAKER APP, it lets you experience the pure fun of creating by 3D printing.

Screenshots

Thinger4 screens
XMAKER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thinger at 4.6 against XMAKER's 3.2. Thinger also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 81). XMAKER's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and XMAKER sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thinger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thinger has 1.3K ratings behind it against 81, 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 24% of XMAKER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thinger ships an update every 4 days, XMAKER every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thinger versus XMAKER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingerXMAKER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better3.2 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better81
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB137 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBen NovakAoWei (Shanghai) Digital Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Thinger

All ratings1,281 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral15.2%
Negative51.4%

XMAKER

All ratings81 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative40.7%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative71.2%

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

XMAKER

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

XMAKER

One-time4
  • AI service$2.99
  • Value Pack: 100 Credits$4.99
  • Pro Pack: 350 Credits$14.99
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  • Mega Pack: 800 Credits$34.99

Questions

Is Thinger free?
Thinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XMAKER free?
XMAKER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thinger or XMAKER?
Thinger is rated higher. Thinger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while XMAKER averages 3.2 from 81 ratings.
Do Thinger or XMAKER have ads?
Thinger shows ads; XMAKER does not.
Which is updated more often, Thinger or XMAKER?
Thinger ships an update every 4 days, and XMAKER every 6 weeks. Most recently, Thinger was updated on October 2, 2026 and XMAKER on October 1, 2026.

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