Comparison

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO vs Exia Air

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

Exia Air

This utility app connects to compatible hardware devices via Bluetooth. It allows users to set up, check the status of, and configure their devices, including managing safety functions. Communication is secure and no personal information is collected.

Highlights
  • Connect to Exia Trigger Safety devices
  • Check device status and connection
  • Configure device settings
  • Manage safety functions
  • Secure app-to-hardware communication
  • No account registration required
Features
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Exia Trigger Safety is the companion app for Exia Trigger Safety devices. The app connects to your device using Bluetooth and provides access to device setup, status information, and configuration options. Main features: • Connect with Exia Trigger Safety devices • Check device status and connection information • Configure device settings • Manage safety functions • Secure communication between the app and hardware The app is designed to provide a simple and reliable way to interact with your Exia hardware. No account registration is required. The app communicates directly with compatible Exia devices and does not collect or share personal information. A compatible Exia Trigger Safety device is required to use the hardware control features. © 2026 Exia Technology Systems

Screenshots

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO4 screens
Exia Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exia Air at none against Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's 2. Exia Air also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 1). 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. Exia Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exia Air holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, Exia Air every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO versus Exia Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingiverse Printables | 3D GOExia Air
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB20 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperSimpleDev LLCExia Technology

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

Exia Air

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

Exia Air

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 Exia Air free?
Exia Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Exia Air?
Exia Air is rated higher. Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Exia Air averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Exia Air have ads?
Neither Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO nor Exia Air shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO or Exia Air?
Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO ships an update every 5 weeks, and Exia Air every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thingiverse Printables | 3D GO was updated on November 12, 2026 and Exia Air on October 31, 2026.

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