# Cross vs String Mesh

The clearest difference is rating: Cross at 4.6 against String Mesh's 3.0. Cross also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1). String Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cross sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. String Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cross holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cross ships an update monthly, String Mesh every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross | String Mesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-coloring-book/id1499339385/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-mesh/id1631544966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 255 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playcus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451803459) | [CHEF GAME STUDIO YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353922263) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-stitch-coloring-book/id1499339385)

Color your stress away with a vast collection of free cross-stitch patterns. Transform your own photos into unique embroidery art or explore daily updated designs. Enjoy a calming and creative experience with user-friendly gameplay and share your masterpieces easily.

**Highlights:** Wide range of free patterns, Import personal pictures, Daily updated designs, Festive-themed patterns, User-friendly gameplay, Social sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Special Offer | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Exclusive Content | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boosters Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boosters Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boosters pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boosters pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Boosters Pack 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Boosters pack 1 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 💻 Ability to import own photos
- 🎶 Soothing music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🤖 Glitchy controls and screen movement
- 🔄 Inability to delete completed projects

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Imported photos appear distorted
- Daily pictures show as already completed

**Requested features**

- More frequent addition of new pictures
- Better organization of completed projects
- Option to disable automatic zoom


### String Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-mesh/id1631544966)

Weave strings around pins to create intricate designs. Follow reference models to build masterpieces and easily undo mistakes. A relaxing puzzle experience for creative minds.

**Highlights:** Weave strings around pins, Create intricate designs, Follow reference models, Undo mistakes easily, Relaxing puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross free?

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

### Is String Mesh free?

String Mesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cross or String Mesh?

Cross is rated higher. Cross averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while String Mesh averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cross or String Mesh have ads?

Both Cross and String Mesh show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cross or String Mesh?

Cross ships an update monthly, and String Mesh every 2 months. Most recently, Cross was updated on October 21, 2026 and String Mesh on October 12, 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.*