# Twisty Arrow vs String Crossing

Twisty Arrow and String Crossing both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of String Crossing's written reviews are positive against 48% of Twisty Arrow's. String Crossing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Twisty Arrow's advantage is ratings volume (250K vs 5) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twisty Arrow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. String Crossing asks for nothing beyond the download.

String Crossing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twisty Arrow has 250K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Twisty Arrow's written reviews are positive against 100% of String Crossing's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twisty Arrow | String Crossing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (250K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisty-arrow-bow-game/id1086379636/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-crossing/id6448679220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **250K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 185 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Boyan Ivanov Bonev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685539898) |

## What reviewers say

### Twisty Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisty-arrow-bow-game/id1086379636)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Music, #174 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Test your precision and reflexes by shooting arrows at a spinning target. Tap to release arrows, timing each shot to hit the bullseye without touching existing ones. With over 100 levels and weekly updates, this addictive game offers increasing challenges and an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Precision arrow shooting gameplay, Spinning circle target, Over 100 challenging levels, Weekly level updates, Quick reflex tap controls, Funky and upbeat soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner and Game Over Ad | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and minimalist design
- 💡 Challenging levels that test reflexes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes on some devices
- 🔋 Ads can drain battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Arrows not registering properly
- Game crashing after ads
- Levels resetting progress unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee
- More level variety beyond just increasing difficulty


### String Crossing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-crossing/id6448679220)

This game allows you to play with a real violin, collecting coins by hitting the correct open strings. Bonus sections require matching the melody with open strings to gather coins and regain life. It offers an infinite run experience suitable for both beginners and advanced violinists.

**Highlights:** Play with a real violin, Collect coins by playing open strings, Bonus sections with melody matching, Infinite runner gameplay, Suitable for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twisty Arrow free?

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

### Is String Crossing free?

String Crossing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Twisty Arrow or String Crossing?

String Crossing is rated higher. Twisty Arrow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 250K ratings, while String Crossing averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Twisty Arrow or String Crossing have ads?

Twisty Arrow shows ads; String Crossing does not.

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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.*