Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop vs Longer Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cross-platform 3D model search
- Unified favorites and collections
- Cloud sync across devices
- Website account integration
- Download management
- Content filtering
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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. 【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
Longer Studio
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Longer Studio at none against Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's 3. Longer Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Longer Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop ships an update every 9 days, Longer Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop | Longer Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (412 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 412 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WU FU-HUNG | Shenzhen Longer3D Technology Co., Ltd. |
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
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- Filter to sort by date/newest models
- PC version of the app
- Sort function by likes or trends
- Add MyMiniFactory
- iPad app version
Longer Studio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop
- Support Me Monthly$1.991 Month
- Support Me Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Buy Me Filaments$39.99
Longer Studio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?
Is Longer Studio free?
Do Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or Longer Studio have ads?
Which is updated more often, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or Longer Studio?
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