X vs String Atelier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X
Monitor humidity and temperature with WiFi sensors that send data to this app. Receive automatic alerts when values exceed set thresholds. View historical data and sensor battery status.
- Real-time humidity and temperature monitoring
- Customizable threshold alerts
- Historical data viewing
- Sensor battery status display
- High accuracy measurements (+/- 2% RH)
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Our WiFi-sensors measure humidity and temperature and send the values to the linked X-SOR app. The X-SOR app automatically notifies you when the sensor values are outside the defined threshold values. The threshold values and the optimal values can be configured in the app for each sensor. In addition to temperature and relative humidity, the app also shows the history data and a the battery status of the sensor. The X-SOR sensors bring a new quality of measurement accuracy: Moisture accuracy% RH: +/- 2% Each sensor is individually calibrated and tested. Our high-quality sensors are masterfully manufactured and meet the highest demands on technology and design, Made in Switzerland.
String Atelier
Transform photos into string art with guided, step-by-step instructions. Customize styles, adjust settings in real-time, and receive voice guidance for a seamless crafting experience. No account or personal data is collected.
- Photo-to-pattern conversion
- Customizable styles
- Live step-by-step instructions
- Voice guidance
- Search by nail number
- Adjustable playback speed
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Turn any photo into a beautiful piece of string art — then let the app guide you through every single step of making it. String Atelier is the companion app to the String Atelier physical kit. Whether you're a first-time crafter or a seasoned maker, the app handles the complexity so you can focus on the joy of creating. STYLES & CUSTOMISATION Choose from pre-built styles or build your own. Dial in blackness, sharpness, clarity, contrast, and line density. Use the thread slider to reduce lines and shorten assembly time. See a real-time preview of your finished piece with every adjustment. Save your creations as presets to reuse any time. LIVE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Follow a visual preview that updates after every line, showing your portrait taking shape in real time. Voice instructions guide you nail by nail — where to tie a knot, which nail is next, and everything in between. NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE Enter any nail number into the Search function and the app will find exactly where you are and resume from there. CUSTOMISABLE PLAYBACK Adjust line colour and thickness for clarity. Set playback speed to match your pace. KEY FEATURES 1. Photo-to-pattern conversion — processed on your device, never uploaded 2. Pre-built styles and a fully custom style builder 3. Real-time visual preview as you adjust settings 4. Save custom styles as reusable presets 5. Live visual instructions — updates after every line 6. Voice guidance nail by nail 7. Search by nail number to find your place instantly 8. Adjustable line color, thickness, and playback speed 9. No account required. No personal data collected. Requires a String Atelier physical kit with a valid access code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: String Atelier at 5.0 against X's 1.0. String Atelier also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
String Atelier holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
X ships an update every 3 months, String Atelier every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X | String Atelier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | X-SOR AG | ATELIER GROUP EOOD |
Customer experience
X
String Atelier
In-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
String Atelier
No in-app purchases









