# Beagleprint vs Thangs

The clearest difference is monetization model: Beagleprint at free against Thangs's free with in-app purchases. Beagleprint also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Thangs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (117 vs 23). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Beagleprint against 3.0 for Thangs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thangs has 117 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Beagleprint's written reviews are positive against 24% of Thangs's.

Beagleprint ships an update monthly, Thangs weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beagleprint | Thangs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beagleprint/id1618227328/reviews) | **[3.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thangs/id1636718933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [来昆 吕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455671528) | [Physna, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636718935) |

## What reviewers say

### Beagleprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beagleprint/id1618227328)

Monitor and control your 3D printer remotely in real-time. Capture print progress, manage files, and adjust settings from your mobile device. Supports multiple printers and cameras for comprehensive management.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD/SD video streaming, Capture print images and videos, Connect/disconnect FDM 3D printers, Upload G-code files for direct printing, Monitor print progress and parameters, Pause/stop print jobs, Manage multiple printers and cameras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thangs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thangs/id1636718933)

Explore the largest 3D model search engine with over 15 million models. Discover new creators and connect with a growing community for CAD, 3D printing, AR, and VR applications. Find or upload tens of thousands of models weekly across various 3D formats.

**Highlights:** Largest 3D search engine, Over 15 million 3D models, Discover 3D creators, Support for 30+ 3D formats, Filters for 3D printing, Connect with creators

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient 3D model search across multiple platforms
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 💡 Image-based search functionality
- 🔄 Seamless syncing with website account
- 📱 Easy browsing on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stuck on splash/loading screen (critical)
- 🖼️ Images fail to load or display
- 🔐 Login functionality broken with 2FA
- ⚠️ Frequent app crashes
- 🔗 Paywall blocking most content

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on splash screen and never loads
- Image preview loading failures
- 2FA login code submission button hidden behind keyboard
- Email/password login not functional
- App crashes within minutes of use

**Requested features**

- Direct download functionality from mobile app
- Dark mode option
- Ability to view liked models on mobile
- Zoom functionality for model images
- Save to collections feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beagleprint free?

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

### Is Thangs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beagleprint or Thangs?

Thangs is rated higher. Beagleprint averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Thangs averages 3.0 from 117 ratings.

### Do Beagleprint or Thangs have ads?

Neither Beagleprint nor Thangs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beagleprint or Thangs?

Beagleprint ships an update monthly, and Thangs weekly. Most recently, Beagleprint was updated on September 12, 2026 and Thangs on September 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.*