Comparison

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop vs SpoolMargin

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

SpoolMargin

Features
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Know what every print really costs—before you quote it. SpoolMargin brings material, electricity, machine wear, labor, packaging, fixed fees and failure risk into one clear calculation. Set a target margin or markup and get a recommended unit price, batch total and projected profit in seconds. BUILT FOR REAL PRINT WORK • Create FDM and resin printer profiles • Track PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon, resin and custom materials • Combine multiple materials in one job • Calculate single pieces and production batches • Compare cost, quote total, profit and realized margin • Complete a job to deduct its material automatically IMPORT WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL Import common G-code comments from Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer and Bambu Studio. SpoolMargin extracts supported print-time and material estimates, shows its confidence and keeps every value editable. Slicer formats vary, so you always remain in control. QUOTES AND INSIGHTS Save customer quotes and duplicate repeat jobs for free. Pro unlocks unlimited records, complete profit history, customer-ready PDF quotes, CSV reports and full JSON backup. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No ads. No analytics or tracking. Your printers, inventory, quotes and imported values stay on your device unless you choose to share an export. SpoolMargin calculations are estimates and are not tax, accounting or legal advice. Verify taxes, marketplace fees and production assumptions for your business. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly offer may include a 7-day introductory trial for eligible customers. Price and currency are shown by Apple before purchase. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy: https://viralcrew.de/apps/spoolmargin/privacy Terms: https://viralcrew.de/apps/spoolmargin/terms Support: https://viralcrew.de/apps/spoolmargin/support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop4 screens
SpoolMargin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpoolMargin at none against Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's shown. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 SpoolMargin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop versus SpoolMargin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThingiverse MakerWorld | 3DropSpoolMargin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (400 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings400 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWU FU-HUNGJasko Hodzic

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
Show 4 more
  • 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

SpoolMargin

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
3 purchases

SpoolMargin

Subscriptions2
  • SpoolMargin Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SpoolMargin Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • SpoolMargin Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpoolMargin free?
SpoolMargin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or SpoolMargin have ads?
Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; SpoolMargin does not.

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