# ExView® vs Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExView® at none against Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's 5. ExView® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (395 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ExView® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ExView® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop has 395 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ExView® ships an update every 6 months, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExView® | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exview/id1547400277/reviews)** | [4.8 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **395** |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 92 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Extech Instruments](https://appshunter.io/developer/966942122) | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) |

## What reviewers say

### ExView®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exview/id1547400277)

This app connects to compatible meters to collect, trend, and analyze environmental data remotely. It allows for real-time monitoring, setting alarms, and generating custom PDF reports with photos. Data can be easily shared with team members.

**Highlights:** Remote data collection and trending, Real-time dashboard view, Bluetooth connectivity up to 90m, Programmable high/low alarms, Export data as CSV, Generate custom PDF reports, Attach photos to reports

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 ExView® free?

ExView® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ExView® or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?

ExView® is rated higher. ExView® averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.8 from 395 ratings.

### Do ExView® or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop have ads?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; ExView® does not.

### Which is updated more often, ExView® or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?

ExView® ships an update every 6 months, and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop every 9 days. Most recently, ExView® was updated on October 10, 2026 and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop 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.*