Comparison

Thangs vs ZPL Viewer

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

ZPL Viewer

Features
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ZPL Viewer – View, Edit & Preview Zebra Labels Easily Need a fast, reliable, and convenient way to open, preview, and edit ZPL files on your iPhone or iPad? ZPL Viewer is the essential tool for warehouse operators, e-commerce sellers, logistics professionals, and developers working with thermal print labels and Zebra Programming Language (ZPL). Whether you are handling Amazon FBA carton tags, USPS shipping labels, inventory barcodes, or custom warehouse manifests, ZPL Viewer brings clarity and speed to your label workflow. Key Features Instant Visual Preview: Render ZPL code into clear, high-resolution label previews instantly. Code & Live Editor: View raw ZPL code, tweak elements like text, position (^FO), fonts (^CF), or barcodes (^BC), and save changes on the fly. Smart File Filter: Easily organize and filter your file library by format (ZPL, LBL, TXT, or All). Seamless File Import: Import ZPL files effortlessly from Files, iCloud, or external storage. Built-in Search: Quickly locate any stored label or manifest by name. Sample Files Included: Test features immediately with free built-in label samples. Perfect For: E-commerce & Sellers: Amazon FBA, eBay, Etsy, and Shopify shipping label validation. Logistics & Warehousing: Warehouse pallet manifests, hazmat chemical warnings, and inventory tracking. Developers & Designers: Debugging and prototyping ZPL code without needing physical Zebra thermal printers. Simplify your label workflow today. Download ZPL Viewer and check your Zebra labels anywhere! Subscription Plans: Weekly Pass: $2.99 / week — Unlimited access for 7 days. Monthly Pass: $4.99 / month — Flexible month-to-month access. Yearly Pass: $19.99 / year — Best value (Save 70%). Legal & Support Links: Terms of Service: https://codigitalsolutions.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://codigitalsolutions.com/privacy

Screenshots

Thangs4 screens
ZPL Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thangs at none against ZPL Viewer's 3. Thangs also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. ZPL Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Thangs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thangs versus ZPL Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThangsZPL Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPhysna, IncCODIGITAL SOLUTIONS

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

ZPL Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Thangs

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ZPL Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Access$2.997 Days
  • Pro Access$4.991 Month
  • Pro Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Thangs free?
Thangs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZPL Viewer free?
ZPL Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thangs or ZPL Viewer have ads?
Neither Thangs nor ZPL Viewer shows ads.

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