Comparison

3D Printing vs 3D Printer Idle

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

Head to head
About

3D Printing

Manage your own 3D printing business, starting with simple models and expanding your empire. Upgrade your printer, unlock new designs, and enjoy idle progression even when offline. Become a 3D printing tycoon.

Highlights
  • Idle progression
  • Printer upgrades
  • Unlockable designs
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Business empire building
Features
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Dive into the world of 3D Printing and Get ready to embark on a fun and addictive journey into the realm of printing 3d models! In this game, you're the master of your 3D printer. Start small by crafting simple models and watch as your 3D printing empire grows. Click your way to success as you upgrade your printer, unlock exciting designs, and accumulate wealth. Key Features: - Simple and Addictive Gameplay: Easy to pick up, hard to put down. Click to print and expand your 3D printing business. - Unlock Unique Designs: Discover a wide range of fascinating 3D models to print, from cute figurines to intricate gadgets. - Upgrade Your Printer: Improve your printing speed and quality to churn out models faster and better. - Idle Progression: Even when you're offline, your printers keep working. Return to a thriving 3D printing business. Become the ultimate 3D printing tycoon as you watch your creations take shape. Will you bea 3D printing master?

About

3D Printer Idle

Features
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Welcome to 3D Printer world! You can print lots of different 3D Objects with your 3D Printer. Earn money, update your 3D Printer's skills and print more objects for fun! You will find inner peace and feel the ASMR to your bones when you are watching your 3D Printer prints the objects.

Screenshots

3D Printing3 screens
3D Printer Idle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Printer Idle at none against 3D Printing's 2. 3D Printing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. 3D Printing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. 3D Printer Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Printing ships an update every 2 weeks, 3D Printer Idle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Printing versus 3D Printer Idle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Printing3D Printer Idle
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPP CENTRAL LTDSena Nur Akyuz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Printing

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$39.991 Month
None

3D Printer Idle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Printing free?
3D Printing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Printer Idle free?
3D Printer Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Printing or 3D Printer Idle have ads?
Both 3D Printing and 3D Printer Idle show ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Printing or 3D Printer Idle?
3D Printing ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3D Printer Idle every 4 months. Most recently, 3D Printing was updated on October 30, 2026 and 3D Printer Idle on October 17, 2026.

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