# Rocket Sky! vs String Art

The clearest difference is update cadence: String Art at every 2 weeks against Rocket Sky!'s every 3 months. String Art also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 17%). Rocket Sky!'s advantage is ratings volume (108K vs 26K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Sky! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days 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 — 4.5 for Rocket Sky! against 4.6 for String Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Rocket Sky!'s written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's.

Rocket Sky! ships an update every 3 months, String Art every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Sky! | String Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **37.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Rocket Sky!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-sky/id1444727745)

Tap and hold to launch your rocket, managing heat to avoid overheating. Upgrade your rocket to reach new heights, break records, and explore diverse planets. Unlock new rockets and enjoy a colorful 2D space adventure.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to launch, Manage rocket heat, Rocket upgrades, Explore new planets, Unlock rockets, Colorful 2D design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Special Event | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🚀 Satisfying rocket upgrades and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Inconsistent gameplay and glitches
- 💰 Monetization model feels exploitative

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing after watching ads
- Inconsistent rocket performance and height
- Upgrade options not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More planets and rocket variety
- Reduced advertisement frequency
- Ability to permanently remove ads


### 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 Rocket Sky! free?

Rocket Sky! 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, Rocket Sky! or String Art?

String Art is rated higher. Rocket Sky! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while String Art averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Rocket Sky! or String Art have ads?

Both Rocket Sky! and String Art show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rocket Sky! or String Art?

Rocket Sky! ships an update every 3 months, and String Art every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rocket Sky! was updated on September 25, 2026 and String Art on September 25, 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.*