# Thinger vs Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thinger | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinger-3d-printing-models/id1255097591/reviews) | **[4.7 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 335 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 64 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Novak](https://appshunter.io/developer/770088897) | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) |

## 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thinger Pro | $5.99 | per year |

**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


### Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Me Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Support Me Yearly (Ad-Free) | $9.99 | per year |
| Support Me Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Buy Me Filaments | $29.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Filaments | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Nexprint account support
- More Creality friendly prints
- More print options for storage, wall shelves etc.
- Printables.com login/sync fix
- Thangs integration fix


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*