# Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop vs BamBuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop at 79% against BamBuddy's 0%. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop also leads on ratings volume (395 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). BamBuddy's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 BamBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BamBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop has 395 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of BamBuddy'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, BamBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop | BamBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddy/id6790214398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **395** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 66 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) | [WeMeekIt](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785890779) |

## 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


### BamBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bambuddy/id6790214398)

Monitor and control your 3D printers remotely with live status updates, camera feeds, and print management. Offers advanced features like AI assistance and smart notifications for a seamless printing experience.

**Highlights:** Live printer status and camera feed, Remote print control (pause, resume, stop), Filament and error message monitoring, Print statistics and history, Live Activity and Lock Screen widgets, AI Print Assistant for error codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BamBuddy free?

BamBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or BamBuddy?

BamBuddy is rated higher. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 395 ratings, while BamBuddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or BamBuddy have ads?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; BamBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or BamBuddy?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop ships an update every 9 days, and BamBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop was updated on October 25, 2026 and BamBuddy on October 16, 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.*