# Thangs vs Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop at 79% against Thangs's 24%. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0). Thangs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Thangs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 335 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Thangs's written reviews are positive against 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thangs | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thangs/id1636718933/reviews) | **[4.7 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **335** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 46 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Physna, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636718935) | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Thangs free?

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

### Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thangs or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is rated higher. Thangs averages 3.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.7 from 335 ratings.

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

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

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

Thangs ships an update weekly, and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop weekly. Most recently, Thangs was updated on August 26, 2026 and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop on September 21, 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.*