# Thinger vs XMAKER

The clearest difference is rating: Thinger at 4.6 against XMAKER's 3.2. Thinger also leads on update cadence (every 5 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.

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.

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.

Thinger ships an update every 5 days, XMAKER every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thinger | XMAKER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinger-3d-printing-models/id1255097591/reviews)** | [3.2 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmaker/id6449527354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Novak](https://appshunter.io/developer/770088897) | [AoWei (Shanghai) Digital Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528943457) |

## 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


### XMAKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmaker/id6449527354)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack: 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack: 350 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack: 800 Credits | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 5 days, and XMAKER every 6 weeks. Most recently, Thinger was updated on October 17, 2026 and XMAKER on October 17, 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.*