# XMAKER vs Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop at 79% against XMAKER's 19%. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). XMAKER's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XMAKER sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop has 335 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of XMAKER's written reviews are positive against 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's.

XMAKER ships an update every 6 weeks, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop weekly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XMAKER | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmaker/id6449527354/reviews) | **[4.7 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **335** |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 138 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AoWei (Shanghai) Digital Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528943457) | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) |

## What reviewers say

### XMAKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmaker/id6449527354)

This app makes 3D printing accessible for home users with its one-press printing technology. It offers a user-friendly experience, allowing you to focus on the creative process of bringing your designs to life through 3D printing.

**Highlights:** User-friendly 3D printing, One-press printing technology, Home 3D design, Creative 3D printing experience, Gamified design process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack: 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack: 350 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack: 800 Credits | $34.99 | one-time |


### Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Me Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Support Me Yearly (Ad-Free) | $9.99 | per year |
| Support Me Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Buy Me Filaments | $29.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Filaments | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Consolidates multiple 3D printing sites
- 💡 Intuitive AI search functionality
- 🚀 Fast loading and smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💰 Free with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app closing
- 🐛 Previews not loading in-app
- 🐛 Syncing issues, not all favorites restored
- 🐛 Search results not always accurate or complete
- 🐛 Difficulty browsing, resetting to top

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Nexprint account support
- More Creality friendly prints
- More print options for storage, wall shelves etc.
- Printables.com login/sync fix
- Thangs integration fix


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XMAKER free?

XMAKER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XMAKER or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is rated higher. XMAKER averages 3.0 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.7 from 335 ratings.

### Do XMAKER or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop have ads?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; XMAKER does not.

### Which is updated more often, XMAKER or Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop?

XMAKER ships an update every 6 weeks, and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop weekly. Most recently, XMAKER was updated on September 21, 2026 and Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*