Origame vs String Art
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Origame
Learn the art of paper folding by following step-by-step instructions to create various shapes. Complete levels by successfully folding the paper until the required shape is achieved.
- Interactive paper folding
- Step-by-step instructions
- Shape creation
- Level-based progression
- Master origami art
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Fold your paper…Do it once again…and BOOM! You got a penguin! • Fold the paper with your fingers! • Continue folding until you get the required shape • Master the art of Origami and complete as many levels as possible!
String Art
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.
- Create string art
- Design intricate patterns
- Use digital strings
- Explore artistic possibilities
- Intuitive interface
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Use strings to make your art!
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Verdict
Origame and String Art both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of String Art's written reviews are positive against 25% of Origame's. Origame's advantage is ratings volume (84K vs 26K). On price, rating, 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. Origame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 — 4.6 for Origame against 4.6 for String Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Origame's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's.
Origame ships an update every 3 weeks, String Art every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Origame | String Art |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (84K ratings) — better | 4.6 (26K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | 37.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 84K — better | 26K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Origame
String Art
User reviews
Origame
From 84K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Quick to play
- 💡 Interesting origami concept
Room to improve
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🤔 Inconsistent scoring
- 💰 Overpriced skins
String Art
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Fun and satisfying
- 😌 Relaxing and calming
Room to improve
- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Takes too long to complete pictures
- 🔍 Finished art doesn't match the reference
Bugs and requests
Origame
Reported bugs
2 issues- Screen goes black after ads
- Folding issues due to finger placement
Requested features
4 requests- More challenging levels
- Ability to create custom origami
- Hint button for stuck levels
- More skin options
String Art
Reported bugs
2 issues- Ads don't go away even with paid ad-free option
- Game resets settings when moving to next level
Requested features
3 requests- More level variety
- Offline play mode
- Ability to customize art frames
In-app purchases
Origame
- Remove Ads$2.99
String Art
- No Ads$2.99
- No Ads+10,000 Money$3.99
- No Ads+10,000 Money+1000 Gem$5.99
