# Line Puzzle vs String Art

Line Puzzle and String Art both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Line Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and String Art sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Line Puzzle against 4.6 for String Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Line Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's.

Line Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, String Art every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Puzzle | String Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-pipe-art/id1443448674/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Line Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-puzzle-pipe-art/id1443448674)

Connect pipes of the same color to create vibrant patterns and fill the entire board. This puzzle game offers over 1,000 levels with no time limits or penalties, allowing you to play at your own pace. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging experience with colorful graphics and fun sound effects.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colors with pipelines, Fill the entire board to solve puzzles, Pipes cannot overlap, Over 1,000 levels, No Wi-Fi required, No time limits or penalties

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads FREE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Special | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 760 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Mind exercising
- 🎨 Pipe art
- 💤 Lower stress
- 🤯 Challenging
- 🧠 Sharpens the mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🔍 Difficult to find instructions
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 🔍 Unclear scoring system

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Purchased content not transferring
- Ads still shown after paid removal

**Requested features**

- Ability to view completed puzzles
- More challenging levels
- Variety in daily puzzles
- Sync progress across devices
- Option to disable timed puzzles


### String Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608)

Create unique visual art using digital strings. Design intricate patterns and colorful masterpieces with an intuitive interface. Unleash your creativity and explore endless artistic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create string art, Design intricate patterns, Use digital strings, Explore artistic possibilities, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money+1000 Gem | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Fun and satisfying
- 😌 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Takes too long to complete pictures
- 🔍 Finished art doesn't match the reference

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't go away even with paid ad-free option
- Game resets settings when moving to next level

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Offline play mode
- Ability to customize art frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Puzzle free?

Line Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is String Art free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Line Puzzle or String Art?

Line Puzzle is rated higher. Line Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while String Art averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Line Puzzle or String Art have ads?

Both Line Puzzle and String Art show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Line Puzzle or String Art?

Line Puzzle ships an update every 10 days, and String Art every 2 weeks. Most recently, Line Puzzle was updated on September 29, 2026 and String Art on September 29, 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.*