# SDBplay 2 vs Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop at 79% against SDBplay 2's 35%. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). SDBplay 2's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SDBplay 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop has 412 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of SDBplay 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's.

SDBplay 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SDBplay 2 | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sdbplay-2/id1536376692/reviews) | **[4.8 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **412** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 699 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [winscend tech limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348347555) | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) |

## What reviewers say

### SDBplay 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sdbplay-2/id1536376692)

Engage in a variety of international standard game modes with diverse gameplay options. Explore nearly 30 different challenges, including exercises and party games, designed for continuous entertainment.

**Highlights:** Multiple international standard game modes, 01 games, Cricket, Count up, Bull hunters, Exercises and party games, Nearly 30 gameplay types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stack of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Me Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Support Me Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| 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 SDBplay 2 free?

SDBplay 2 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, SDBplay 2 or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is rated higher. SDBplay 2 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.8 from 412 ratings.

### Do SDBplay 2 or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop have ads?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; SDBplay 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, SDBplay 2 or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?

SDBplay 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop every 9 days. Most recently, SDBplay 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop on November 3, 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.*