# Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop vs SwitchPilot for Wemo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwitchPilot for Wemo at none against Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's 5. SwitchPilot for Wemo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's advantage is ratings volume (395 vs 24) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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. SwitchPilot for Wemo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop against 4.9 for SwitchPilot for Wemo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop has 395 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwitchPilot for Wemo's.

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop ships an update every 9 days, SwitchPilot for Wemo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop | SwitchPilot for Wemo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingiverse-makerworld-3drop/id6467126425/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchpilot-for-wemo/id6800065513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **395** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WU FU-HUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708225279) | [Vadim Snitkovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780734908) |

## 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


### SwitchPilot for Wemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchpilot-for-wemo/id6800065513)

Control your existing smart plugs and switches directly over your home Wi-Fi without needing a cloud account. This app allows you to manage devices locally, set schedules, and organize them into groups for convenient control, even if your internet is down.

**Highlights:** Local Wi-Fi control, No cloud account required, Discover devices automatically, Organize devices into groups, Create on/off schedules, Rename supported devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop free?

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

### Is SwitchPilot for Wemo free?

SwitchPilot for Wemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or SwitchPilot for Wemo?

SwitchPilot for Wemo is rated higher. Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 395 ratings, while SwitchPilot for Wemo averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or SwitchPilot for Wemo have ads?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop shows ads; SwitchPilot for Wemo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop or SwitchPilot for Wemo?

Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop ships an update every 9 days, and SwitchPilot for Wemo every 8 days. Most recently, Thingiverse MakerWorld | 3Drop was updated on October 25, 2026 and SwitchPilot for Wemo 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.*