Comparison

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop vs Magic Jimmy

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. 【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

Magic Jimmy

This app helps young creators bring their 3D printing ideas to life. It offers a library of models, easy print preparation, and direct control of compatible 3D printers. Designed for beginners and families, it makes 3D creation accessible and fun.

Highlights
  • 3D Model Library
  • Easy Print Preparation
  • Printer Connection & Control
  • Friendly User Interface
  • Learning Through Making
Features
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Magic Jimmy – Magic Your Ideas into Life Magic Jimmy empowers young creators to explore the world of 3D printing in a simple, safe, and creative way. Designed to work with Magic Jimmy 3D printers, the app helps transform imagination into real objects. From discovering fun models to preparing and managing prints, Magic Jimmy makes the 3D printing experience accessible for beginners and families. Key Features • 3D Model Library Explore a collection of creative and beginner-friendly models designed for learning and fun. • Easy Print Preparation Prepare models for printing through a simplified workflow suitable for new makers. • Printer Connection & Control Connect your Magic Jimmy printer and manage the printing process directly from the app. • Friendly User Experience A clean and intuitive interface designed to make creativity easy to explore. • Learning Through Making 3D printing encourages creativity, design thinking, and hands-on learning. Designed to Inspire Creativity Magic Jimmy was created with a simple idea: every child has the potential to create something magical. By turning ideas into physical objects, young creators can experience the excitement of building something from their imagination. The name Magic Jimmy reflects this spirit — combining imagination, curiosity, and the joy of making. Our Mission To help young creators transform sparks of imagination into real creations through friendly and accessible technology. Start Creating Today Discover ideas, explore models, and bring imagination to life with Magic Jimmy. Magic Your Ideas into Life.

Screenshots

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop4 screens
Magic Jimmy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop at 4.8 against Magic Jimmy's 3.6. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (400 vs 8). Magic Jimmy's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Magic Jimmy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop has 400 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Jimmy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop ships an update every 9 days, Magic Jimmy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop versus Magic Jimmy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingiverse MakerWorld | 3DropMagic Jimmy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (400 ratings) — better3.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings400 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB121 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWU FU-HUNGYTD CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

All ratings395 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative15.9%

Magic Jimmy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Magic Jimmy

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$39.99
4 purchases

Magic Jimmy

One-time4
  • AI service$2.99
  • Value Pack: 100 Credits$4.99
  • Pro Pack: 350 Credits$14.99
Show 1 more
  • Mega Pack: 800 Credits$34.99

Questions

Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Jimmy free?
Magic Jimmy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or Magic Jimmy?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is rated higher. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while Magic Jimmy averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or Magic Jimmy have ads?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; Magic Jimmy does not.
Which is updated more often, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or Magic Jimmy?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop ships an update every 9 days, and Magic Jimmy every 2 months. Most recently, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop was updated on October 27, 2026 and Magic Jimmy on October 24, 2026.

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