Comparison

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO vs Globlinker

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

Globlinker

Easily manage your global WiFi device and data plans. Track usage, view active plans, purchase more data, and manage your account on the go. Stay connected internationally with over 130 countries supported.

Highlights
  • Manage Globlinker WiFi device
  • View active and available data plans
  • Track data usage
  • Purchase additional data plans
  • Manage account
  • International connectivity
Features
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Stay connected wherever you travel with the Globlinker App. The Globlinker App makes it easy to manage your Globlinker WiFi device and data plans in one place. Check your data usage, view active and remaining plans, purchase additional data, and manage your account directly from your mobile device. *Key Features:* Manage your Globlinker device View active and available data plans Track your data usage Check your remaining data balance Purchase additional data plans View your plan and usage history Manage your account easily Stay connected while travelling internationally Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, Globlinker helps you manage your mobile data and stay connected across 130+ countries. Download the Globlinker App and manage your global connectivity with ease.

Screenshots

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens
Globlinker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO and Globlinker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Globlinker's written reviews are positive against 47% of Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's. Globlinker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 5). On price, rating, 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. Globlinker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO against 4.6 for Globlinker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Globlinker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, Globlinker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO versus Globlinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingiverse Printables | 3D GOGloblinker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.1K ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews47.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB51 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSimpleDev LLCNOVATIC LTD

Customer experience

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO

All ratings4,137 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative41.9%

Globlinker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Globlinker

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

Globlinker

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 Globlinker free?
Globlinker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Globlinker?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO is rated higher. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Globlinker averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Globlinker have ads?
Neither Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO nor Globlinker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Globlinker?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, and Globlinker every 5 days. Most recently, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO was updated on November 3, 2026 and Globlinker on November 5, 2026.

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