Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO vs Matrix Panel Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Matrix Panel Plus
Control your Matrix LED Pixel Display with this app. Create custom pixel art, dynamic animations, and personalized messages. It offers enhanced functionality and a new design for creative control.
- Create custom pixel art
- Display dynamic animations
- Send personalized messages
- Enhanced functionality
- Fresh new design
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Previously known as MI Matrix Display, Matrix Panel Plus is the upgraded app designed for the Matrix LED Pixel Display. With a fresh new design and enhanced functionality, this app gives you full creative control over your LED display. Whether you want to showcase dynamic animations, display custom pixel art, or send personalized messages, Matrix Panel Plus makes it easier than ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO at 4.7 against Matrix Panel Plus's 2.5. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 31) and review sentiment (48% vs 31%). Matrix Panel Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Matrix Panel Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.1K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's written reviews are positive against 31% of Matrix Panel Plus's.
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, Matrix Panel Plus every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO | Matrix Panel Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better | 2.5 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews — better | 30.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SimpleDev LLC | 聪 刘 |
Customer experience
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
Matrix Panel Plus
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
Matrix Panel Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO
- 3D Printing Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- 3D Printing Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Matrix Panel Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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