# Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop vs Magic Jimmy

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop | Magic Jimmy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-jimmy/id6760989874/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **400** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 66 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) | [YTD CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887170442) |

## What reviewers say

### Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Me Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Support Me Yearly (Ad-Free) | $9.99 | per year |
| Support Me Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Buy Me Filaments | $29.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Filaments | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Consolidates multiple 3D printing sites
- 💡 Intuitive AI search functionality
- 🚀 Fast loading and smooth performance
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💰 Free with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app closing
- 🐛 Previews not loading in-app
- 🐛 Syncing issues, not all favorites restored
- 🐛 Search results not always accurate or complete
- 🐛 Difficulty browsing, resetting to top

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Nexprint account support
- More Creality friendly prints
- More print options for storage, wall shelves etc.
- Printables.com login/sync fix
- Thangs integration fix


### Magic Jimmy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-jimmy/id6760989874)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack: 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack: 350 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack: 800 Credits | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*