Comparison

Thinger vs Stop Motion

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

Stop Motion

Create captivating stop-motion animations with ease using this intuitive video maker. Features like ghosting mode and adjustable settings help bring your creative ideas to life. Save and share your unique stories with the world.

Highlights
  • Create stop-motion videos from photo frames
  • Ghosting mode for smooth animations
  • Adjust video speed and smoothness
  • Choose frame orientation (landscape, portrait, square)
  • Save and share videos
  • Weekly subscription for full access
Features
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Stop Motion is your go-to app for crafting stunning and seamless stop-motion videos. This app provides a user-friendly and intuitive experience that's perfect for both novices and professionals. KEY FEATURES: Simple Video Creation: Create compelling stop-motion videos from individual photo frames with ease. Transform your creative ideas into reality like never before. Ghosting Mode: Utilize our special overlay mode that lights up the previous semi-transparent frame, facilitating smooth and fluid animations. Unique Settings: Adjust the speed and smoothness of your final video with our unique settings. Customize your creations to resonate with your style and storytelling. Frame Orientation: Choose your preferred frame orientation. Whether it's landscape, portrait, or square, we have you covered. Save and Share: Once you've created your masterpiece, save it to your device or share it with the world. Let your creativity shine! Dive into the fascinating world of stop-motion animation with "Stop Motion". Begin shaping your unique narratives today! Subscribe to get full access: $4.99 per week, cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tairolzhasevhelp

Screenshots

Thinger4 screens
Stop Motion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Thinger at free with in-app purchases against Stop Motion's subscription. Thinger also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 25). Stop Motion's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 and Stop Motion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thinger has 1.3K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thinger versus Stop Motion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingerStop Motion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better4.4 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBen NovakTair Olzhasev

Customer experience

Thinger

All ratings1,317 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral15.2%
Negative51.4%

Stop Motion

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Stop Motion

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
1 purchases

Stop Motion

Subscriptions1
  • Stop Motion Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Thinger free?
Thinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stop Motion free?
Stop Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thinger or Stop Motion?
Thinger is rated higher. Thinger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Stop Motion averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.
Do Thinger or Stop Motion have ads?
Thinger shows ads; Stop Motion does not.

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