Comparison

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO vs Text to 3D Model Generator

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

Head to head
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

Text to 3D Model Generator

Transform text prompts into interactive 3D models using advanced AI. This tool requires no prior 3D modeling experience, allowing users to describe their desired object and receive a realistic, exportable model in seconds. Ideal for quick prototyping and creative visualization.

Highlights
  • Generate 3D models from text prompts
  • AI-powered creation
  • Interactive model viewing
  • Exportable models in common formats (GLB)
  • No 3D modeling experience required
  • Fast prototyping
Features
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Create high-quality 3D models directly from text with ease. This app uses advanced AI to transform written prompts into fully interactive and exportable 3D models in just seconds. No 3D modeling experience is required. Describe what you want, and the app generates a realistic 3D representation that you can view, rotate, zoom, preview in AR, and export to use in other tools or platforms. The app also includes a 3D-printing optimization mode, helping you generate cleaner and more print-ready outputs for 3D printing workflows. Ideal for designers, developers, educators, game creators, and anyone interested in fast 3D prototyping. Whether you're building assets for a game, visualizing ideas, or experimenting with concepts, this tool provides a quick and intuitive workflow. All processing is done securely with respect to user privacy. Models can be exported in common formats such as GLB. Free Plan Monthly 1 free generation to try the app Perfect for testing our AI-powered 3D model creation Full access to model viewing and export features - Pro Plan Weekly Subscription: 15 credits per week for 3D model generation Credits reset every 7 days Monthly Subscription: 60 credits per month(limited to 15 credit per week but this limit reset every week)for 3D model generation Credits reset every 30 days Download now and explore a new way to build 3D content from text. The app does not claim ownership or responsibility for any content generated by users. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their content does not infringe on any copyrights or legal obligations. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgqeY-T3VvXSqQgN9ZwOjeccHFJplv_WD7oP-P8KUO0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens
Text to 3D Model Generator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO at 4.7 against Text to 3D Model Generator's 4.1. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Text to 3D Model Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, Text to 3D Model Generator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO versus Text to 3D Model Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingiverse Printables | 3D GOText to 3D Model Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better4.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB34 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSimpleDev LLCOguzhan Ozturk

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%

Text to 3D Model Generator

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

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

Text to 3D Model Generator

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
2 purchases

Text to 3D Model Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO free?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text to 3D Model Generator free?
Text to 3D Model Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Text to 3D Model Generator?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is rated higher. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Text to 3D Model Generator averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Text to 3D Model Generator have ads?
Neither Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO nor Text to 3D Model Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Text to 3D Model Generator?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, and Text to 3D Model Generator every 2 months. Most recently, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO was updated on November 7, 2026 and Text to 3D Model Generator on November 5, 2026.

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