# String.io vs Surround.io

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surround.io at none against String.io's 4. Surround.io also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). String.io's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 14). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String.io sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Surround.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Surround.io holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String.io has 1.8K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | String.io | Surround.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stringio/id1243426580/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surroundio-slither-in-city/id1573218760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 339 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Metajoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436156282) | [Beijing Popeach Network Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/866520139) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Surround.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surroundio-slither-in-city/id1573218760)

A casual competitive mobile game where you control a snake to grow by swallowing objects and outmaneuvering opponents. Master the art of real-time multiplayer battles and strategic territory expansion.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay, Real-time multiplayer competition, Control snake by swiping, Swallow objects to grow territory, Cut off opponents to kill them, Cute and casual art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String.io free?

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

### Is Surround.io free?

Surround.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, String.io or Surround.io?

Surround.io is rated higher. String.io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Surround.io averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do String.io or Surround.io have ads?

Both String.io and Surround.io show ads.

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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.*