# Thinger vs 3DCDesign

The clearest difference is ads: 3DCDesign at none against Thinger's shown. 3DCDesign also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Thinger's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thinger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 3DCDesign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3DCDesign 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thinger ships an update every 5 days, 3DCDesign every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thinger | 3DCDesign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinger-3d-printing-models/id1255097591/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dcdesign/id6621198431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben Novak](https://appshunter.io/developer/770088897) | [Earl Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650523355) |

## 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 | $3.99 | 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


### 3DCDesign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dcdesign/id6621198431)

Manage your 3D printing workflow locally. Track printer profiles, print jobs, materials, and customer records. Access resources for planning and troubleshooting prints, with tools for estimates and reports.

**Highlights:** Printer profile management, Material inventory tracking, Print job logging, Cost and speed estimates, Local gallery organization, Printer references and guides, Optional local printer connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3DCDesign App - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 3DCDesign App - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thinger free?

Thinger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3DCDesign free?

3DCDesign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thinger or 3DCDesign?

3DCDesign is rated higher. Thinger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while 3DCDesign averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thinger or 3DCDesign have ads?

Thinger shows ads; 3DCDesign does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thinger or 3DCDesign?

Thinger ships an update every 5 days, and 3DCDesign every 2 months. Most recently, Thinger was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3DCDesign on October 25, 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.*