# Thangs vs 3DCDesign

The clearest difference is rating: 3DCDesign at 5.0 against Thangs's 3.0. Thangs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3DCDesign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Thangs asks for nothing beyond the download.

3DCDesign holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thangs has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thangs ships an update weekly, 3DCDesign every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thangs | 3DCDesign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thangs/id1636718933/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dcdesign/id6621198431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Physna, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636718935) | [Earl Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650523355) |

## 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


### 3DCDesign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3dcdesign/id6621198431)

Manage your 3D printing workflow locally. Track printer profiles, print jobs, materials, and customer records. Access resources for planning and troubleshooting prints, with tools for estimates and reports.

**Highlights:** Printer profile management, Material inventory tracking, Print job logging, Cost and speed estimates, Local gallery organization, Printer references and guides, Optional local printer connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3DCDesign App - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 3DCDesign App - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thangs free?

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

### Is 3DCDesign free?

3DCDesign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thangs or 3DCDesign?

3DCDesign is rated higher. Thangs averages 3.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while 3DCDesign averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thangs or 3DCDesign have ads?

Neither Thangs nor 3DCDesign shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thangs or 3DCDesign?

Thangs ships an update weekly, and 3DCDesign every 2 months. Most recently, Thangs was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3DCDesign on October 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.*