Thangs vs xTool Creative Space Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thangs
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.
- Largest 3D search engine
- Over 15 million 3D models
- Discover 3D creators
- Support for 30+ 3D formats
- Filters for 3D printing
- Connect with creators
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Whether a 3D printing enthusiast, CAD engineer, or AR VR consumer - Thangs is the first stop on your 3D journey: * Search: Largest 3D search engine on the planet, with over 15M models * Discover: Fastest growing community of 3D creators, with thousands of new models uploaded every week * Connect: Find your next favorite creator, follow them and be notified every time they upload new models With support for over 30 3D formats, Thangs users uploads tens of thousands of 3D models a week that span CAD, 3D printing, AR and VR use cases. If it isn’t on Thangs, use Thangs to search over 13M models across all major platforms. Powerful filters allow 3D printers to see only models which are available for 3D printing or additive manufacturing. Metaverse, Omniverse, or 3D printing in real life - Thangs exists to connect 3D creators with 3D consumers.
xTool Creative Space Mobile
Design, edit, and control your xTool laser machine from your mobile device. Create projects on the go, connect wirelessly, and access a library of design elements and project ideas. Supports various image formats and offers advanced features on iPad.
- Design and editing on mobile
- Wireless machine connection
- Text curving tool
- QR code and barcode generation
- Extensive shape library
- Multi-format image processing
- Hand drawing and vector conversion (iPad)
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xTool Creative Space is developed for xTool laser machines. It integrates the functions of design, editing, and machine control. Experience a seamless, efficient workflow whether you're using a PC, iPad, or mobile. Our iPhone app enables you to: 1. Snap & Process on the go, no need for a computer. 2. Connect your machine wirelessly. From editing to processing, your work follows you wherever you go. 3. Curve your text with a simple click & drag to add flair to your designs. 4. Generate barcodes and QR codes in one click, making your project more interactive. 5. Explore a rich collection of shapes, including Borders, Plants, Animals, Festivals, and more! 6. Quickly upload and process images of multiple formats including XCS, SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP. On the iPad app, you'll get more powerful features: 1. Flesh out creativity with hand drawing, just as easy as drawing on a piece of paper. 2. Convert bitmap and sketches to vector path. 3. Create your own material test array with various processing parameters. 4. Tap into xTool Projects, get 1000+ project ideas, tutorials, and free design files created by xTool users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: xTool Creative Space Mobile at 4.7 against Thangs's 3.0. xTool Creative Space Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (990 vs 117). Thangs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
xTool Creative Space Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTool Creative Space Mobile has 990 ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Thangs's written reviews are positive against 26% of xTool Creative Space Mobile's.
Thangs ships an update weekly, xTool Creative Space Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thangs | xTool Creative Space Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (117 ratings) | 4.7 (990 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 25.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 117 | 990 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 265 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Physna, Inc | Makeblock Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Thangs
xTool Creative Space Mobile
User reviews
Thangs
From 117 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
xTool Creative Space Mobile
From 990 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Enables creative possibilities
- 💡 Innovative software
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 👎 Poor optimization for touchscreen devices
- 🔍 Lacking in functionality and features
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
Bugs and requests
Thangs
Reported bugs
12 issues- 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
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- Scrolling broken on search results
- Touch input unresponsive on right side of screen
- Blank pages on iPad
- App incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Duplicate content in news feed
- Search results missing known models from Thingiverse
- Inconsistent app behavior between landscape and portrait modes
Requested features
10 requests- 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
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- AR (augmented reality) model viewing
- Improved search result relevance
- Back button navigation
- Landscape/portrait mode consistency
- Remove redirect pages for direct downloads
xTool Creative Space Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes during tracing and editing
- Connectivity issues with laser machines
- Inconsistent behavior and unexpected changes
- Unreliable camera calibration and positioning
Requested features
4 requests- Improved stability and reliability
- Better optimization for mobile devices
- More design and customization tools
- Comprehensive tutorials and documentation
In-app purchases
Thangs
No in-app purchases
xTool Creative Space Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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