# FonduuTimer vs Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

The clearest difference is monetization model: FonduuTimer at free with in-app purchases against Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's subscription. FonduuTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's advantage is ratings volume (400 vs 21). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

FonduuTimer 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 400 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of FonduuTimer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's.

FonduuTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FonduuTimer | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonduutimer/id1594471210/reviews)** | [4.8 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **400** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Trasente Wright Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594471212) | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) |

## What reviewers say

### FonduuTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonduutimer/id1594471210)

This app helps you perfectly time your fondue cooking with customizable timers. It notifies you immediately upon completion via vibration or push notification, ensuring your food is never undercooked. No user data is tracked.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers, Preloaded common food options, Fork color selection, Vibration notifications, Push notifications, No user data tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Star Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Star Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Star Pack | $4.99 | 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 (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 FonduuTimer free?

FonduuTimer 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, FonduuTimer or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?

FonduuTimer is rated higher. FonduuTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.8 from 400 ratings.

### Do FonduuTimer or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop have ads?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; FonduuTimer does not.

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

FonduuTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop every 9 days. Most recently, FonduuTimer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop on October 27, 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.*