Comparison

XGO vs Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XGO

Control robot platforms like quadruped dogs and wheeled robots via Bluetooth. Offers precise movement control, robotic arm functions, and pre-programmed motion sequences. Includes features for downloading instructions, calibration, and settings.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth robot control
  • Quadruped and wheeled robot support
  • Robotic arm control
  • Pre-programmed motion sequences
  • Instruction download
  • Calibration and settings
Features
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The XGO Bluetooth remote control APP opens up a new realm of robot control for you. Easily connect via Bluetooth and you can control multiple development platforms such as quadruped robot dogs and wheel-legged robot. With a simple interface and convenient operation, it allows you to precisely control the movements of robots. The APP has a rich variety of functions. Not only does it have motion control and robotic arm control, but there is also motion carousel with instructions such as lying down and standing up. At the same time, it provides considerate functions such as download, calibration, settings, and about to meet all your needs.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

XGO4 screens
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO at 47% against XGO's 0%. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 4). XGO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. XGO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of XGO's written reviews are positive against 47% of Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XGO ships an update every 3 months, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
XGO versus Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXGOThingiverse Printables | 3D GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer无锡陆吾智能科技有限公司SimpleDev LLC

Customer experience

XGO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

All ratings4,137 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative42.2%

Bugs and requests

XGO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

XGO

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

Subscriptions2
  • 3D Printing Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • 3D Printing Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is XGO free?
XGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO free?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XGO or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is rated higher. XGO averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.
Do XGO or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO have ads?
Neither XGO nor Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XGO or Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO?
XGO ships an update every 3 months, and Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO every 5 weeks. Most recently, XGO was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO on November 6, 2026.

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