Comparison

Thinger vs Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

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

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Consolidate your 3D model searching and collecting across multiple platforms into one app. Find, organize, and manage designs from various sites with cross-platform search and unified favorites.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform 3D model search
  • Unified favorites and collections
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Website account integration
  • Download management
  • Content filtering
Features
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All your favorite 3D printing model sites — one app. 3Drop brings together Printables, Thingiverse, MakerWorld, Cults 3D, Thangs, Maker Online, Creality Cloud, GrabCAD, MyMiniFactory, and NextPrint into a single, unified experience. Stop switching between browsers and tabs — find, collect, and manage 3D models across all major platforms. 【Cross-Platform Search】 Search across all 10 websites at once. Filter by category, price, license, and more. Sort by relevance, popularity, or upload date to find exactly what you need. 【Unified Favorites & Collections】 Like models from any site and organize them into custom lists. Create themed collections — group by project, material, or printer. All your favorites in one place, no matter the source. 【Cloud Sync】 Sign in to sync favorites across all your devices. Your collections stay up to date everywhere. You can also sync likes and follows directly with each website's account. 【Website Account Integration】 Log in to each website within the app. Check your login status, view your profile, browse your published designs, and manage follows — all without leaving 3Drop. 【Competitions】 Browse active design competitions from supported platforms. See entries, deadlines, and prizes at a glance. 【Content Filtering】 Use preset filter groups (weapons, NSFW, violence) or create your own custom tag filters to keep your feed clean and relevant. 【Personalization】 Light, Dark, and System themes with Material You support Customize card layout: choose which details to display Adjust image fit, title position, and grid layout 7 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese 【Download Management】 Track your downloaded files, choose storage locations, and clean up history with a built-in download manager. Supported sites: • Printables • Thingiverse • Cults 3D • MakerWorld • Thangs • Maker Online • Creality Cloud • GrabCAD • NextPrint • MyMiniFactory 3Drop is the essential companion app for 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and hobbyists. Whether you're looking for your next print or managing a growing collection of favorites, 3Drop keeps everything organized in one place. Download now and explore millions of 3D models from across the web. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1-month ($1.99) duration • 12-month ($14.99) duration • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. It will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policies: https://three-drop.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://three-drop.com/terms

Screenshots

Thinger4 screens
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thinger and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's written reviews are positive against 33% of Thinger's. Thinger's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 335). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Thinger against 4.7 for Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 335 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Thinger's written reviews are positive against 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thinger ships an update every 4 days, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thinger versus Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingerThingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)4.7 (335 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews79.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better335
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB66 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBen NovakWU FU-HUNG

Customer experience

Thinger

All ratings1,271 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral15.2%
Negative51.4%

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

All ratings335 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

Thinger

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

From 335 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Consolidates multiple 3D printing sites
  • 💡 Intuitive AI search functionality
  • 🚀 Fast loading and smooth performance
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💰 Free with minimal ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app closing
  • 🐛 Previews not loading in-app
  • 🐛 Syncing issues, not all favorites restored
  • 🐛 Search results not always accurate or complete
  • 🐛 Difficulty browsing, resetting to top

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

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App closes after 10 seconds
  • Account connection/syncing not working for Thingiverse and Cults 3D
  • Printables.com not appearing in results
  • App keeps crashing
  • App force closes when scrolling
Show 4 more
  • Keyboard remains open after search input and cannot be closed
  • Syncing only brings back a fraction of favorites
  • Previews don't load in-app, requires opening in browser
  • Search results are not comprehensive or ranked correctly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Nexprint account support
  • More Creality friendly prints
  • More print options for storage, wall shelves etc.
  • Printables.com login/sync fix
  • Thangs integration fix
Show 5 more
  • Filter to sort by date/newest models
  • PC version of the app
  • Sort function by likes or trends
  • Add MyMiniFactory
  • iPad app version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thinger

Subscriptions1
  • Thinger Pro$5.991 Year
5 purchases

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Subscriptions3
  • Support Me Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Support Me Yearly (Ad-Free)$9.991 Year
  • Support Me Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Buy Me Filaments$29.99
  • Buy Me Filaments$39.99

Questions

Is Thinger free?
Thinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thinger or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is rated higher. Thinger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.7 from 335 ratings.
Do Thinger or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop have ads?
Both Thinger and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Thinger or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?
Thinger ships an update every 4 days, and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop weekly. Most recently, Thinger was updated on September 22, 2026 and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop on September 21, 2026.

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