Comparison

xTool Creative Space vs Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

xTool Creative Space

Design, edit, and control your xTool laser machine from your PC, iPad, or mobile device. Create intricate designs with text curving, QR code generation, and a library of shapes. Process images and connect wirelessly for a seamless workflow anywhere.

Highlights
  • Design and editing suite
  • Machine control
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Text curving
  • QR code generation
  • Shape library
  • Image processing
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xTool Creative Space is developed for xTool laser machines. It integrates the functions of design, editing, and machine control. Experience a seamless, efficient workflow whether you're using a PC, iPad, or mobile. Our iPhone app enables you to: 1. Snap & Process on the go, no need for a computer. 2. Connect your machine wirelessly. From editing to processing, your work follows you wherever you go. 3. Curve your text with a simple click & drag to add flair to your designs. 4. Generate barcodes and QR codes in one click, making your project more interactive. 5. Explore a rich collection of shapes, including Borders, Plants, Animals, Festivals, and more! 6. Quickly upload and process images of multiple formats including XCS, SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP. On the iPad app, you'll get more powerful features: 1. Flesh out creativity with hand drawing, just as easy as drawing on a piece of paper. 2. Convert bitmap and sketches to vector path. 3. Create your own material test array with various processing parameters. 4. Tap into xTool Projects, get 1000+ project ideas, tutorials, and free design files created by xTool users.

About

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Consolidate your 3D model searching and collecting across multiple platforms into one app. Find, organize, and manage designs from various sites with cross-platform search and unified favorites.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform 3D model search
  • Unified favorites and collections
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Website account integration
  • Download management
  • Content filtering
Features
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All your favorite 3D printing model sites — one app. 3Drop brings together Printables, Thingiverse, MakerWorld, Cults 3D, Thangs, Maker Online, Creality Cloud, GrabCAD, MyMiniFactory, and NextPrint into a single, unified experience. Stop switching between browsers and tabs — find, collect, and manage 3D models across all major platforms. 【Cross-Platform Search】 Search across all 10 websites at once. Filter by category, price, license, and more. Sort by relevance, popularity, or upload date to find exactly what you need. 【Unified Favorites & Collections】 Like models from any site and organize them into custom lists. Create themed collections — group by project, material, or printer. All your favorites in one place, no matter the source. 【Cloud Sync】 Sign in to sync favorites across all your devices. Your collections stay up to date everywhere. You can also sync likes and follows directly with each website's account. 【Website Account Integration】 Log in to each website within the app. Check your login status, view your profile, browse your published designs, and manage follows — all without leaving 3Drop. 【Competitions】 Browse active design competitions from supported platforms. See entries, deadlines, and prizes at a glance. 【Content Filtering】 Use preset filter groups (weapons, NSFW, violence) or create your own custom tag filters to keep your feed clean and relevant. 【Personalization】 Light, Dark, and System themes with Material You support Customize card layout: choose which details to display Adjust image fit, title position, and grid layout 7 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese 【Download Management】 Track your downloaded files, choose storage locations, and clean up history with a built-in download manager. Supported sites: • Printables • Thingiverse • Cults 3D • MakerWorld • Thangs • Maker Online • Creality Cloud • GrabCAD • NextPrint • MyMiniFactory 3Drop is the essential companion app for 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and hobbyists. Whether you're looking for your next print or managing a growing collection of favorites, 3Drop keeps everything organized in one place. Download now and explore millions of 3D models from across the web. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1-month ($1.99) duration • 12-month ($14.99) duration • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. It will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policies: https://three-drop.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://three-drop.com/terms

Screenshots

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

xTool Creative Space and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's written reviews are positive against 38% of xTool Creative Space's. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). xTool Creative Space's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and iOS requirement 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. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. xTool Creative Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for xTool Creative Space against 4.8 for Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 365 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of xTool Creative Space's written reviews are positive against 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xTool Creative Space ships an update every 5 weeks, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
xTool Creative Space versus Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxTool Creative SpaceThingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (365 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews79.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better365
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size339 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMakeblock Co., Ltd.WU FU-HUNG

Customer experience

xTool Creative Space

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative50.8%

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

All ratings365 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

xTool Creative Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App closes after 10 seconds
  • Account connection/syncing not working for Thingiverse and Cults 3D
  • Printables.com not appearing in results
  • App keeps crashing
  • App force closes when scrolling
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  • Keyboard remains open after search input and cannot be closed
  • Syncing only brings back a fraction of favorites
  • Previews don't load in-app, requires opening in browser
  • Search results are not comprehensive or ranked correctly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Nexprint account support
  • More Creality friendly prints
  • More print options for storage, wall shelves etc.
  • Printables.com login/sync fix
  • Thangs integration fix
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  • Filter to sort by date/newest models
  • PC version of the app
  • Sort function by likes or trends
  • Add MyMiniFactory
  • iPad app version

In-app purchases

None

xTool Creative Space

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Subscriptions3
  • Support Me Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Support Me Yearly (Ad-Free)$9.991 Year
  • Support Me Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Buy Me Filaments$29.99
  • Buy Me Filaments$44.99

Questions

Is xTool Creative Space free?
xTool Creative Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, xTool Creative Space or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is rated higher. xTool Creative Space averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.8 from 365 ratings.
Do xTool Creative Space or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop have ads?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; xTool Creative Space does not.
Which is updated more often, xTool Creative Space or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?
xTool Creative Space ships an update every 5 weeks, and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop every 9 days. Most recently, xTool Creative Space was updated on October 10, 2026 and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop on October 12, 2026.

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