Thangs vs FilaMatch
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.
FilaMatch
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FilaMatch makes finding the perfect 3D printing filament color effortless. Simply photograph any object, tap the color you want to match, and instantly discover filaments that match from thousands of options. SNAP, TAP, MATCH Take a photo of anything – a paint swatch, fabric sample, toy, or any object. Use the precision color picker to select exactly the shade you need. FilaMatch analyzes the color and finds the closest matching filaments from our extensive database. MASSIVE FILAMENT DATABASE Powered by FilamentColors.xyz, FilaMatch searches over 10,000 filament swatches from leading manufacturers including Hatchbox, Prusament, Polymaker, Overture, eSUN, and many more. FILTER BY YOUR NEEDS • Material type: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, ASA, Silk, Nylon • Amazon availability for quick ordering • In-stock items only • Browse by manufacturer SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Found the perfect filament? Save it to your favorites for easy access later. Never lose track of that perfect color match again. SEARCH HISTORY Revisit previous color searches anytime. Great for ongoing projects or when you need to reorder the same filament. DIRECT PURCHASE LINKS Every filament result includes links to purchase, so you can go from color match to checkout in seconds. PERFECT FOR • 3D printing enthusiasts matching project colors • Makers creating custom designs • Cosplayers matching costume colors • Product designers prototyping • Anyone who needs the right filament color FilaMatch is free to use with no account required. Start matching colors today!
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Verdict
Thangs and FilaMatch are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Thangs ships an update weekly, FilaMatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thangs | FilaMatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (117 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 117 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Physna, Inc | Jason Kramer |
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
FilaMatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thangs
No in-app purchases
FilaMatch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Thangs free?
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