Comparison

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO vs Rubu Player

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

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About

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

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, MakerWorld, Cults3D, Creality Cloud, Thangs, MyMiniFactory and Sketchfab 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, MakerWorld, Cults3D, Creality Cloud, Thangs, MyMiniFactory & Sketchfab • 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. 3D GO is an independent app and is not affiliated with any of the sites or printer brands mentioned. All trademarks belong to their owners. Privacy Policy: https://3dgo.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rubu Player

This smart IPTV player lets you stream content from various sources, manage multiple playlists, and cast to your TV. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture and replay for a personalized viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Content Search
  • Multiple Playlists Support
  • Chromecast Compatibility
  • Picture in Picture (PiP)
  • AirPlay Integration
  • Replay Functionality
Features
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Introducing Rubu: Your Ultimate IPTV Streaming Solution Are you seeking to liberate yourself from the constraints of conventional TV? Look no further than Rubu, an avant-garde smart IPTV player that revolutionizes your television watching encounter. With its revolutionary features and potent capabilities, Rubu unveils a realm of boundless entertainment prospects. Unleash the Power of Rubu: Rubu stands as an embodiment of the forthcoming television era, furnishing an array of attributes meticulously crafted to elevate your streaming expedition: Content Search: Exhausted from sifting through an abyss of choices? Rubu's robust search functionality empowers you to effortlessly locate the movies, TV series, and live channels your heart desires. Multiple Playlists Support: Cater to your diverse entertainment predilections by incorporating multiple m3u files or Json and curating distinct playlists. Seamlessly oversee and alternate between them for a bespoke experience. Chromecast Compatibility: Elevate your viewing rendezvous by wirelessly streaming movies, series, live channels, and online content directly onto your TV through Chromecast integration. Picture in Picture (PiP): Why settle for a solitary channel when you can luxuriate in the simultaneous display of two? The Rubu PiP feature empowers you to watch two disparate channels or videos side by side in a suspended window. AirPlay Integration: Seamlessly synchronize your Apple device with your TV via AirPlay, granting you the privilege of savoring harmonious streams on the expansive screen. PiP harmoniously collaborates with AirPlay, engendering an even more immersive involvement. Recent Additions: Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest content inclusions. Rubu ensures you stay abreast of newly infused movies, series, and live channels. Replay Functionality: Overslept a live broadcast? Rest easy, for Rubu's replay capabilities have you covered, endowing you with the autonomy to catch up on live channels at your leisure. Discover Rubu: The Smart IPTV Player: Embark on an odyssey of entertainment unlike any other by acquiring Rubu. Immerse yourself in a universe of movies, series, and TV shows, all readily accessible at your fingertips. Bid adieu to confinements and embrace the unadulterated potential of your television. Important Note: The illustrations provided serve as a visual aide and do not depict actual video content. Rather, they offer a glimpse into the user-friendly interface of Rubu. It is imperative to acknowledge that Rubu and its progenitor do not furnish digital content. Users are accountable for furnishing their individual content to fully harness the app's prowess. It is strongly advised to meticulously review the terms prior to usage.

Screenshots

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens
Rubu Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO at 4.7 against Rubu Player's 3.0. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 2). Rubu Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rubu Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO versus Rubu Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingiverse Printables | 3D GORubu Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSimpleDev LLCRUBU LLC

Customer experience

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

All ratings4,137 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative42.2%

Rubu Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

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

Rubu Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

Subscriptions2
  • 3D Printing Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • 3D Printing Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Rubu Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO free?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rubu Player free?
Rubu Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Rubu Player?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is rated higher. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Rubu Player averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Rubu Player have ads?
Neither Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO nor Rubu Player shows ads.

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