Comparison

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop vs Willms HV

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

Head to head
About

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Consolidate your 3D model searching and collecting across multiple platforms into one app. Find, organize, and manage designs from various sites with cross-platform search and unified favorites.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform 3D model search
  • Unified favorites and collections
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Website account integration
  • Download management
  • Content filtering
Features
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All your favorite 3D printing model sites — one app. 3Drop brings together Printables, Thingiverse, MakerWorld, Cults 3D, Thangs, Maker Online, Creality Cloud, GrabCAD, MyMiniFactory, and NextPrint into a single, unified experience. Stop switching between browsers and tabs — find, collect, and manage 3D models across all major platforms. 【Cross-Platform Search】 Search across all 10 websites at once. Filter by category, price, license, and more. Sort by relevance, popularity, or upload date to find exactly what you need. 【Unified Favorites & Collections】 Like models from any site and organize them into custom lists. Create themed collections — group by project, material, or printer. All your favorites in one place, no matter the source. 【Cloud Sync】 Sign in to sync favorites across all your devices. Your collections stay up to date everywhere. You can also sync likes and follows directly with each website's account. 【Website Account Integration】 Log in to each website within the app. Check your login status, view your profile, browse your published designs, and manage follows — all without leaving 3Drop. 【Competitions】 Browse active design competitions from supported platforms. See entries, deadlines, and prizes at a glance. 【Content Filtering】 Use preset filter groups (weapons, NSFW, violence) or create your own custom tag filters to keep your feed clean and relevant. 【Personalization】 Light, Dark, and System themes with Material You support Customize card layout: choose which details to display Adjust image fit, title position, and grid layout 7 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese 【Download Management】 Track your downloaded files, choose storage locations, and clean up history with a built-in download manager. Supported sites: • Printables • Thingiverse • Cults 3D • MakerWorld • Thangs • Maker Online • Creality Cloud • GrabCAD • NextPrint • MyMiniFactory 3Drop is the essential companion app for 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and hobbyists. Whether you're looking for your next print or managing a growing collection of favorites, 3Drop keeps everything organized in one place. Download now and explore millions of 3D models from across the web. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1-month ($1.99) duration • 12-month ($14.99) duration • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. It will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policies: https://three-drop.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://three-drop.com/terms

About

Willms HV

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Als Kunde der Willms Immobilien GmbH profitieren Sie von einem besonders innovativen Kundenservice, der Ihnen viele Freiheiten bietet. Mit der Willms HV App können Sie uns rund um die Uhr Anliegen und Schäden inklusive Fotodokumentation per Smartphone melden. Zusätzlich stellen wir Ihnen eine digitale Dokumentenmappe mit wichtigen Dokumenten für Ihre Immobilie zur Verfügung. Über das digitale schwarze Brett informieren wir via Push-Nachricht proaktiv über wichtige Informationen rund um das uns anvertraute Objekt. Ihre Vorteile der Willms HV App auf einen Blick: - Innovativ: Ihre Mobilität und Zeitersparnis stehen im Fokus. In der Willms HV App gehen keine Informationen verloren und Sie finden alles Wichtige zu Ihrer Immobilie in der App gebündelt. - Fachlich kompetent: Sie haben Fragen zum Mietvertrag, zur Nachbestellung von Schlüsseln oder zur Eigentümerversammlung? In der Willms HV App finden Sie einen umfassenden Fragen- und Antwortenbereich zu häufig gestellten Fragen. - Interaktiv: Effizienz gehört zu unserem Tagesgeschäft. Ihre Schadensmeldungen und sonstige Anliegen werden rasch bearbeitet und Sie erhalten regelmäßig per Push-Nachricht ein Status-Update. - Transparent: Dokumentation ist für uns die “halbe Miete”. Mit der Willms HV App erhalten Sie alle wichtigen Informationen zu Ihrer Liegenschaft direkt am schwarzen Brett und können diese kommentieren. So registrieren Sie sich für die Willms HV App: - Sie erhalten von uns eine personalisierte E-Mail mit einer persönlichen Einladung zum Beitritt der Willms HV App - Drücken Sie auf den Button “Anmeldung bestätigen” und geben Sie Ihr persönlich gewähltes Passwort ein - Laden Sie sich die Willms HV App für Ihre Smartphone herunter - Und schon können Sie alle Vorteile unseres digitalen Kundenservices nutzen! - Sie haben noch keine Einladung von uns erhalten? Dann melden Sie sich bitte bei Ihrem zuständigen Immobilienverwalter.

Screenshots

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop4 screens
Willms HV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Willms HV at none against Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's 5. Willms HV also leads on ads (none vs shown). Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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 MakerWorld | 3Drop sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Willms HV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop ships an update every 9 days, Willms HV every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop versus Willms HV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingiverse MakerWorld | 3DropWillms HV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (365 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings365 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWU FU-HUNGIdwell GmbH

Bugs and requests

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App closes after 10 seconds
  • Account connection/syncing not working for Thingiverse and Cults 3D
  • Printables.com not appearing in results
  • App keeps crashing
  • App force closes when scrolling
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  • Keyboard remains open after search input and cannot be closed
  • Syncing only brings back a fraction of favorites
  • Previews don't load in-app, requires opening in browser
  • Search results are not comprehensive or ranked correctly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Nexprint account support
  • More Creality friendly prints
  • More print options for storage, wall shelves etc.
  • Printables.com login/sync fix
  • Thangs integration fix
Show 5 more
  • Filter to sort by date/newest models
  • PC version of the app
  • Sort function by likes or trends
  • Add MyMiniFactory
  • iPad app version

Willms HV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

Subscriptions3
  • Support Me Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Support Me Yearly (Ad-Free)$9.991 Year
  • Support Me Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Buy Me Filaments$29.99
  • Buy Me Filaments$44.99
None

Willms HV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Willms HV free?
Willms HV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or Willms HV have ads?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; Willms HV does not.
Which is updated more often, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or Willms HV?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop ships an update every 9 days, and Willms HV every 2 months. Most recently, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop was updated on October 16, 2026 and Willms HV on October 16, 2026.

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