# Thangs vs Flash Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Studio at 4.8 against Thangs's 3.0. Flash Studio also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 24%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 117). Thangs's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flash Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Studio has 4.2K 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 56% of Flash Studio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thangs | Flash Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thangs/id1636718933/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **56.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 46 MB | 99 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) | [浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/999198567) |

## 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


### Flash Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254)

Manage your 3D printers remotely from your smartphone. Monitor print status, view live video feeds of your printer's operations, and control multiple printers simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Remote printer monitoring, Real-time video feed, Manage grouped printers, On-the-go management, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thangs free?

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

### Is Flash Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thangs or Flash Studio?

Flash Studio is rated higher. Thangs averages 3.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Flash Studio averages 4.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Thangs or Flash Studio have ads?

Flash Studio shows ads; Thangs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thangs or Flash Studio?

Thangs ships an update weekly, and Flash Studio weekly. Most recently, Thangs was updated on October 8, 2026 and Flash Studio on October 11, 2026.

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