Comparison

Thangs vs AccuBeat

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

AccuBeat

Features
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Ever wonder if your favorite automatic watch is running a little fast, or if that vintage piece you just picked up needs a service? AccuBeat turns your iPhone into a fully functional mechanical watch timegrapher, right in your pocket. Whether you're a seasoned watchmaker, an avid Seiko modder, or a collector who just wants to keep tabs on your timepieces, we’ve made measuring watch accuracy as simple and accessible as possible. There is no need to shell out for clunky, expensive diagnostic machinery. AccuBeat uses your device's built-in microphone to listen to the literal heartbeat of your watch. Want to take your bench setup to the next level? AccuBeat works seamlessly with external piezo microphones, especially those affordable watch timegraphers you can easily pick up on AliExpress. Just plug one in, and you instantly have a pro-level regulation tool right on your desk! Key Features to Keep Your Collection Ticking: Your Pocket Watch Timegrapher: Instantly measure the daily rate (seconds per day) and beat error (ms) of your mechanical and automatic watches. Smart Auto-Detection: Not sure what frequency your watch runs at? The app automatically listens and detects the correct Beats Per Hour (BPH), supporting everything from vintage 14,400 BPH slow-beats to modern 28,800 BPH hi-beat movements. Track Your Watch Collection: Save your readings in the Recordings log. Compare how your timepiece performs over time, or check if your recent regulation finally got it running to COSC standards. Simple, Visual Diagnostics: You don't need to be a professional watchmaker to understand the data. Easy-to-read dials let you know instantly if your accuracy is "Poor," "Fair," or spot-on.

Screenshots

Thangs4 screens
AccuBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Thangs at Free against AccuBeat's $2.99. AccuBeat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Thangs is free to download; AccuBeat costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thangs versus AccuBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThangsAccuBeat
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.0 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPhysna, IncNoubug Technologies Limited

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

AccuBeat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Thangs

No in-app purchases

None

AccuBeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thangs free?
Thangs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AccuBeat free?
AccuBeat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thangs or AccuBeat have ads?
Neither Thangs nor AccuBeat shows ads.

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