Comparison

Thangs vs Anycubic

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Anycubic

This application enhances the 3D printing experience by offering remote control and monitoring of your 3D printer. Access a library of models, manage your print files with cloud storage, and find helpful guides and troubleshooting tips.

Highlights
  • Remote 3D printer control
  • Real-time printing visualization
  • Print parameter adjustment
  • Automatic print analysis reports
  • Cloud storage for print files
  • Searchable model library
  • Printer usage instructions and tips
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Bringing 3D Printing from the Workshop to Every Home From fingertip control to creative realization, we deliver stable and intelligent experiences that connect every maker’s present and future. Remote Smart Control – Professional Printing Without Limits ● Start prints anywhere, monitor progress in real time, pause/resume/cancel jobs remotely, and fine-tune core printing parameters. ● Receive automatic alerts when prints finish, with professional analysis reports to help makers optimize with data. ● Compatible with Kobra S1C/Kobra 3/M7/Kobra 2 Pro/Plus/Max/M5/M3 Premium/Photon P1/Kobra X/Kobra S1 Max to unlock the full performance of every device. Cloud Collaboration – Unlock Your Creative Space Free dedicated cloud storage for safely backing up and managing your print files. Sync seamlessly across devices, keep your creative library online anytime, and free up local storage. Model Ecosystem – From Inspiration to Creation in One Tap ● Extensive curated model library covering figurines, home decor, education, industrial prototypes, and more for fast, precise matching. ● Slicing zone provides pre-tested, ready-to-use files—new users skip complex setup, while professionals accelerate iteration. ● A creator community is gradually taking shape to encourage original design sharing, so every idea can be seen, reused, and grown. Full-Scale Support – Your Partner from Beginner to Pro Built-in help center and step-by-step tutorials cover everything from setup and calibration to advanced parameter tuning. Smart answers for common issues help new users get started quickly and support professionals in mastering advanced skills. We believe 3D printing should not be limited to a few. Anycubic – built on stable, intelligent experiences, guided by an open, symbiotic ecosystem – making creative freedom accessible to every home and every workshop.

Screenshots

Thangs4 screens
Anycubic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Anycubic at free against Thangs's free with in-app purchases. Anycubic also leads on ratings volume (393 vs 117) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Thangs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Thangs against 2.9 for Anycubic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 393 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Thangs's written reviews are positive against 28% of Anycubic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thangs ships an update weekly, Anycubic monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Thangs versus Anycubic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThangsAnycubic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (117 ratings) — better2.9 (393 ratings)
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews28.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117393 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB163 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPhysna, Inc深圳市纵维立方科技有限公司

Customer experience

Thangs

All ratings117 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative48.7%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative66.7%

Anycubic

All ratings393 ratings
Positive42.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative48.3%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral14.0%
Negative57.8%

User reviews

Thangs

From 117 App Store ratings

What 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

Anycubic

From 393 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote monitoring and control
  • 📽️ Live camera feed
  • 💻 Cloud-based slicing and printing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔍 Limited search and model selection
  • 🔧 Lack of advanced print settings
  • 🔍 Unreliable camera functionality

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

Anycubic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login and account issues
  • Printing failures and errors
  • Outdated firmware and compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more printer models
  • Improve slicing options and customization
  • Implement dark mode
  • Enhance remote print management features

In-app purchases

None

Thangs

No in-app purchases

None

Anycubic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thangs free?
Thangs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anycubic free?
Anycubic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thangs or Anycubic?
Thangs is rated higher. Thangs averages 3.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Anycubic averages 2.9 from 393 ratings.
Do Thangs or Anycubic have ads?
Neither Thangs nor Anycubic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thangs or Anycubic?
Thangs ships an update weekly, and Anycubic monthly. Most recently, Thangs was updated on August 26, 2026 and Anycubic on September 23, 2026.

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