Thangs vs Poloprint Cloud
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.
Poloprint Cloud
This app simplifies 3D printing with cloud connectivity, offering a vast library of models and AI-powered design tools. It allows users to create, customize, and print 3D objects directly from their devices, making the process accessible for all skill levels.
- One-click cloud printing with automatic slicing
- 20+ online design tools
- Thousands of free printable models
- AI-powered 3D modeling
- Real-time device management
- Built-in user guides
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PoloprintCloud is your all-in-one 3D printing companion, designed for beginners, families, educators, and creative users. Connect your printer and start printing in seconds with powerful cloud features and an intuitive interface. Explore thousands of ready-to-print models, use AI tools to generate custom 3D content, or design your own with our online editor — everything is just a tap away. Key Features: One-click cloud printing with automatic slicing 20+ online design tools to customize 3D models directly in the app Thousands of free models available for instant download and print AIGC-powered 3D modeling tools to turn ideas into printable models Built-in user guides and real-time device management In-app customer support and feedback center From toys to tools, stamps to school projects — PoloprintCloud makes 3D printing easy, creative, and fun for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Poloprint Cloud at 4.7 against Thangs's 3.0. Poloprint Cloud also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 117). On price, update cadence, 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.
Poloprint Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poloprint Cloud has 2.9K 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 41% of Poloprint Cloud's.
Thangs ships an update weekly, Poloprint Cloud every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Thangs | Poloprint Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (117 ratings) | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | 40.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 117 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Physna, Inc | 杰 曹 |
Customer experience
Thangs
Poloprint Cloud
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
Poloprint Cloud
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 😍 Fun and enjoyable to use
- 🎨 Lots of options to choose from
- 💡 Inspiring for beginners
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Sign-in and login issues
- 🔌 Connectivity and Wi-Fi problems
- 📦 Limited selection of models
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
Poloprint Cloud
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to sign in or create an account
- App freezing and crashing frequently
- Connectivity issues with the 3D printer
- Verification code not being sent
Requested features
4 requests- Allow users to create their own 3D models
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Add more customization options
- Enhance the user interface and navigation
In-app purchases
Thangs
No in-app purchases
Poloprint Cloud
No in-app purchases
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