Comparison

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO vs Longer Studio

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

Longer Studio

Features
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Longer Studio is the official mobile companion app for Longer laser engravers and UV printers. Design, edit, connect, and run jobs from your iPhone or iPad—no computer required. KEY FEATURES • Device Connection & Setup Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth provisioning. Discover Longer devices on your network and monitor device status in real time. • Laser Creation Visual canvas editor: import images, add text and shapes, manage layers, and adjust laser parameters (power, speed, mode, and more). Apply image processing filters and send engraving jobs to your machine. • UV Print Creation Built for UV printers: multi-layer editing, specialized print modes, print area preview, and job submission. • AI Creation Generate images with built-in AI tools and import results directly into your canvas for further editing. • Job Control For lasers: framing, focus, progress, and status monitoring. For printers: job progress and history. • Projects & Assets Import LGS project files, material libraries, and case templates to speed up your workflow. • Device Maintenance Firmware updates, device settings, third-axis/accessory configuration, and maintenance tools. • Multilingual UI Available in multiple languages, optimized for phone and tablet. REQUIREMENTS This app is designed to work with Longer laser engravers and UV printers. Supported models are listed in the app and on our website. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? Use in-app feedback or email support@longer.net. Download Longer Studio and create anywhere.

Screenshots

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens
Longer Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Longer Studio at none against Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's 2. Longer Studio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Longer Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, Longer Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO versus Longer Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingiverse Printables | 3D GOLonger Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB116 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSimpleDev LLCShenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd.

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

Longer Studio

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

Longer Studio

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 Longer Studio free?
Longer Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Longer Studio have ads?
Neither Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO nor Longer Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Longer Studio?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, and Longer Studio weekly. Most recently, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO was updated on November 3, 2026 and Longer Studio on October 30, 2026.

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