Dynamite Dashboard vs Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dynamite Dashboard
Monitor your Dynamite "P" Series chargers in real-time directly from your mobile device. This app offers seamless integration for convenient access to charger status and performance data.
- Real-time monitoring
- Seamless integration
- Mobile access
- P Series charger support
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Dynamite Dashboard provides seamless integration to the Dynamite “P” Series of chargers by bringing real-time monitoring to your mobile device.
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
This app consolidates 3D model searching, viewing, and slicing from major platforms into a single interface. It allows users to find, preview, organize, and prepare STL files for 3D printing, streamlining the entire workflow.
- Search multiple 3D model sites
- Full 3D preview and STL viewer
- Built-in 3D slicer with G-code export
- Save and organize models into collections
- Manage STL library
- Discover trending models and contests
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3D GO – 3D Printing, STL Viewer & Slicer 3D GO is a fast, all-in-one 3D printing app for finding, previewing, organizing, and slicing 3D models from the biggest sites in the world. Instead of jumping between five different websites, folders, and slicers, you can do everything in one place. Search across Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, Cults3D, Creality Cloud, Thangs, MyMiniFactory and Sketchfab at the same time to find STL files for parts, tools, upgrades, miniatures, home décor, and just about anything else you want to 3D print. Whether you’re printing functional parts or artistic models, 3D GO makes it easy to discover the best files from the entire 3D printing community. Select models with a full 3D preview and STL viewer, so you can rotate, zoom, and inspect it before you download or slice. This helps you avoid bad files, broken geometry, and wasted filament. You can also open any STL from your device and view it instantly inside the app. When you’re ready to print, 3D GO includes a built-in 3D slicer that converts STL files into print-ready G-code. You can prepare files for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and more, then export them for your printer using your normal workflow. It works great alongside Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, Cura, and Klipper-based setups. You can save any model from any site and organize them into custom collections. Keep folders for different printers, materials, or projects, search through your saved models, and manage even huge STL libraries without losing track of anything. 3D GO also lets you explore what’s happening across the entire 3D printing world. Browse trending 3D models, check out design contests, and discover new creators without visiting each site individually. No matter what 3D printer you use — Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Anycubic, Flashforge, Ultimaker, and more — 3D GO fits right into your workflow. Key features • Search Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, Cults3D, Creality Cloud, Thangs, MyMiniFactory & Sketchfab • Full 3D preview and STL viewer • Built-in 3D slicer with G-code export • Save models and create custom collections • Search and manage your STL library • View trending models and design contests • Works with all major 3D printers If you’re into 3D printing and tired of juggling multiple websites and slicer apps, 3D GO brings everything together into one clean, fast experience. Download 3D GO and make finding and preparing your next 3D print simple again. 3D GO is an independent app and is not affiliated with any of the sites or printer brands mentioned. All trademarks belong to their owners. Privacy Policy: https://3dgo.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO at 4.7 against Dynamite Dashboard's 1.7. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 7%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 101). Dynamite Dashboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dynamite Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.1K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Dynamite Dashboard's written reviews are positive against 49% of Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's.
Dynamite Dashboard ships an update every 5 days, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dynamite Dashboard | Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (101 ratings) | 4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.3% of reviews | 48.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 101 | 4.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Horizon Hobby | SimpleDev LLC |
Customer experience
Dynamite Dashboard
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
User reviews
Dynamite Dashboard
From 101 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works fine for some users
- 💡 Helpful for monitoring charging status
- 💡 Can generate QR codes for battery settings
- 👍 Easier than charger controls for some
- 💡 Custom charging options available
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't work for many
- 🐛 Scan button does nothing
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Grey or black screen issue
- 🐛 Connection issues with Bluetooth
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
From 4.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient and free app
- 🚀 Great database of free files
- 🚀 Easy to send prints directly to printer
- 👍 Helpful developer response
- 🚀 Seamless switching between sites
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Inaccessible for smaller screens
- 🚫 Limited functionality compared to websites
- 🚫 Files saved as zips are inconvenient
Bugs and requests
Dynamite Dashboard
Reported bugs
10 issues- Scan button does not work
- App crashes when connecting to charger
- App shows a grey or black screen
- App does not connect to charger
- App stops working after a period
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- Camera not allowed/found in settings
- App disconnects from charger frequently
- Bluetooth range is very weak
- App crashes after buffering for 5 seconds
- App doesn't load or do anything after pressing scan
Requested features
8 requests- Update the app
- Fix the scan button functionality
- Improve Bluetooth range and stability
- Provide better instructions and help articles
- Fix app crashing issues
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- Ensure app works after updates
- Allow camera access properly
- Fix grey/black screen bug
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and errors
- Crashing and freezing on various actions
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to like/save models
- Improve UI and navigation
- Implement scrolling on welcome screen
- Add more advanced slicer features
- Improve compatibility with older devices
In-app purchases
Dynamite Dashboard
No in-app purchases
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
- 3D Printing Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- 3D Printing Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
Is Dynamite Dashboard free?
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