# Hungry Dot vs String.io

The clearest difference is rating: String.io at 4.5 against Hungry Dot's 3.5. Hungry Dot's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Dot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and String.io sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

String.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Hungry Dot's written reviews are positive against 58% of String.io's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hungry Dot ships an update every 3 weeks, String.io every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Dot | String.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-dot-super-balls-dash/id1013756829/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringio/id1243426580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 37 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duc Phuong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/983135067) | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-dot-super-balls-dash/id1013756829)

Navigate a vibrant arena as a dot, consuming smaller dots to grow while strategically avoiding larger ones. Compete against real players online in this fast-paced survival game.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online battles, Eat smaller dots to grow, Avoid larger dots, Real-time player competition, Dot-based survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisement | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Variety of skins/characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤖 Aggressive AI bots
- 🔍 Limited field of view
- 🔒 Lack of true multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Joystick/controls issues
- Leaderboard not working

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Ability to customize controls
- Larger map size
- Difficulty settings


### String.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringio/id1243426580)

Capture territory by enclosing areas with your string. Attack opponents by hitting their tails. Unlock avatars and enjoy minimalist graphics in this competitive .io game.

**Highlights:** Enclose areas to capture territory, Attack players by hitting tails, Unlock over 30 avatars, Minimalist graphics, Multiple control methods

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe For 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Subscribe For 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of skins and characters
- 💡 Creative game concept
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Opponents are AI, not real players
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for skins
- 📢 Excessive ads and ad interruptions
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at 24% loading
- Missions not registering as completed
- Inconsistent collision detection

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Ability to play with friends
- More levels and game modes
- Improved mission system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Dot free?

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

### Is String.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Dot or String.io?

String.io is rated higher. Hungry Dot averages 3.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while String.io averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Hungry Dot or String.io have ads?

String.io shows ads; Hungry Dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Dot or String.io?

Hungry Dot ships an update every 3 weeks, and String.io every 3 months. Most recently, Hungry Dot was updated on October 12, 2026 and String.io on October 7, 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.*