Comparison

Thinger vs Primo Print3D

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

Primo Print3D

Design and print custom phone cases using your compatible 3D printer. Select from various styles and manage your connected devices directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Control compatible 3D printers
  • Design custom phone cases
  • Select phone case styles
  • Manage connected devices
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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The Print3D App allows control of compatible devices to 3D print phone cases. Manage your connected printers, and choose phone cases and styles to print.

Screenshots

Thinger4 screens
Primo Print3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Primo Print3D at 100% against Thinger's 33%. Primo Print3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Thinger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 4). On price 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 $3.99 per month. Primo Print3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Primo Print3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thinger has 1.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Primo Print3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thinger ships an update every 5 days, Primo Print3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Thinger versus Primo Print3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingerPrimo Print3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB60 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBen NovakRED WOLF TECHNOLOGY, INC

Customer experience

Thinger

All ratings1,290 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral15.2%
Negative51.4%

Primo Print3D

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Primo Print3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Thinger

Subscriptions3
  • מנוי חודשי$3.991 Month
  • Thinger Pro$5.991 Year
  • מנוי שנתי$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • גישה לכל החיים ללא מנוי$24.99
None

Primo Print3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thinger free?
Thinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Primo Print3D free?
Primo Print3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thinger or Primo Print3D?
Primo Print3D is rated higher. Thinger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Primo Print3D averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Thinger or Primo Print3D have ads?
Thinger shows ads; Primo Print3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Thinger or Primo Print3D?
Thinger ships an update every 5 days, and Primo Print3D every 4 months. Most recently, Thinger was updated on October 28, 2026 and Primo Print3D on September 19, 2026.

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