Comparison

PP Local vs 3D GO | 3D Printing Models

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

Head to head
About

PP Local

Control your 3D printer directly from your local network. Configure Wi-Fi, manage print jobs, adjust settings, and review logs. This app prioritizes local connectivity and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Local network connectivity
  • Wi-Fi network configuration
  • View and control print tasks
  • Set 3D printer functions
  • View printed logs
  • Secure and private data handling
Features
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Poloprint Local - PP Local is the second 3D printer control APP developed by Wiibooxtech co.ltd. PP Local can help you easily configure the WIFI network of the 3D printer, view and control the printing tasks, set the functions of the 3D printer, and view the printed log, etc. PP Local is a secure APP that only connects to 3D printers in the local area network. PP Local does not collect any private data and will not send any private data to third parties. The 3D printer currently supported by PP Local is Tina2S. More 3D printers are on the way. If you need to remotely control the 3D printer via the Internet, please use another APP released later, PP Cloud.

About

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

This app consolidates 3D model searching, viewing, and slicing from major platforms into a single interface. It allows users to find, preview, organize, and prepare STL files for 3D printing, streamlining the entire workflow.

Highlights
  • Search multiple 3D model sites
  • Full 3D preview and STL viewer
  • Built-in 3D slicer with G-code export
  • Save and organize models into collections
  • Manage STL library
  • Discover trending models and contests
Features
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3D GO – 3D Printing, STL Viewer & Slicer 3D GO is a fast, all-in-one 3D printing app for finding, previewing, organizing, and slicing 3D models from the biggest sites in the world. Instead of jumping between five different websites, folders, and slicers, you can do everything in one place. Search across Thingiverse, Printables, Cults3D, MakerWorld, and MyMiniFactory at the same time to find STL files for parts, tools, upgrades, miniatures, home décor, and just about anything else you want to 3D print. Whether you’re printing functional parts or artistic models, 3D GO makes it easy to discover the best files from the entire 3D printing community. Select models with a full 3D preview and STL viewer, so you can rotate, zoom, and inspect it before you download or slice. This helps you avoid bad files, broken geometry, and wasted filament. You can also open any STL from your device and view it instantly inside the app. When you’re ready to print, 3D GO includes a built-in 3D slicer that converts STL files into print-ready G-code. You can prepare files for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and more, then export them for your printer using your normal workflow. It works great alongside Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, Cura, and Klipper-based setups. You can save any model from any site and organize them into custom collections. Keep folders for different printers, materials, or projects, search through your saved models, and manage even huge STL libraries without losing track of anything. 3D GO also lets you explore what’s happening across the entire 3D printing world. Browse trending 3D models, check out design contests, and discover new creators without visiting each site individually. No matter what 3D printer you use — Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Anycubic, Flashforge, Ultimaker, and more — 3D GO fits right into your workflow. Key features • Search Thingiverse, Printables, Cults3D, MakerWorld, and MyMiniFactory • Full 3D preview and STL viewer • Built-in 3D slicer with G-code export • Save models and create custom collections • Search and manage your STL library • View trending models and design contests • Works with all major 3D printers If you’re into 3D printing and tired of juggling multiple websites and slicer apps, 3D GO brings everything together into one clean, fast experience. Download 3D GO and make finding and preparing your next 3D print simple again. Privacy Policy: https://3dgo.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PP Local4 screens
3D GO | 3D Printing Models4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D GO | 3D Printing Models at 4.7 against PP Local's 2.6. 3D GO | 3D Printing Models also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 7). PP Local's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. 3D GO | 3D Printing Models sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PP Local asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D GO | 3D Printing Models holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D GO | 3D Printing Models has 3.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PP Local ships an update every 3 weeks, 3D GO | 3D Printing Models monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PP Local versus 3D GO | 3D Printing Models: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPP Local3D GO | 3D Printing Models
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (7 ratings)4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—48.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB54 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer杰 曹SimpleDev LLC

Customer experience

PP Local

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

All ratings3,934 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

PP Local

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and errors
  • Crashing and freezing on various actions
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to like/save models
  • Improve UI and navigation
  • Implement scrolling on welcome screen
  • Add more advanced slicer features
  • Improve compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

PP Local

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

3D GO | 3D Printing Models

Subscriptions2
  • 3D Printing Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • 3D Printing Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PP Local free?
PP Local is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D GO | 3D Printing Models free?
3D GO | 3D Printing Models is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PP Local or 3D GO | 3D Printing Models?
3D GO | 3D Printing Models is rated higher. PP Local averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while 3D GO | 3D Printing Models averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.
Do PP Local or 3D GO | 3D Printing Models have ads?
Neither PP Local nor 3D GO | 3D Printing Models shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PP Local or 3D GO | 3D Printing Models?
PP Local ships an update every 3 weeks, and 3D GO | 3D Printing Models monthly. Most recently, PP Local was updated on September 21, 2026 and 3D GO | 3D Printing Models on September 25, 2026.

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