Comparison

BIM2XR vs String Art Color

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BIM2XR

Features
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The app enables you to create a digital twin (ifc) of your location. You can display a 3d model stored in any of the following file formats: 3d, 3ds, ac, b3d, bvh, cob, dae, dxf, ifc, irr, md2, md5mesh, md5anim, m3sd, nff, obj, off, mesh.xml, ply, q3o, q3s, raw, smd, stl, wrl, xgl, zgl, fbx, md3. The model can be passed with textures and event log file in zip format. Emphasis in this app are on the IFC format which it validates and displays to any required scale. Display is available in AR, AR/VR and VR mode.

About

String Art Color

Easily transform any image into intricate string art. Plan and create beautiful pin and thread drawings with step-by-step guidance, adapting to your creative vision with monochrome, color, and dark modes. Save and load your projects to continue your artistic journey.

Highlights
  • Image to string art conversion
  • Monochrome, color, and dark modes
  • Circular and square canvas options
  • Step-by-step threading guidance
  • Algorithm save and load functionality
  • High-resolution output
Features
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Transform any image into a stunning piece of string art — the kind of intricate, handcrafted beauty that stops people in their tracks. Whether you are a beginner picking up your first spool of thread or a seasoned creator looking to push your craft further, String Art Color - Pin Thread gives you everything you need to plan, create, and share breathtaking pin and thread drawing projects with confidence. String art is one of the most rewarding forms of hands-on creativity. The rhythmic weaving of thread from pin to pin, the gradual emergence of a geometric art masterpiece from what looked like chaos — it is meditative, satisfying, and endlessly impressive. But planning a complex string art project by hand has always been the hard part. Calculating the sequence of nails, managing multiple colors, keeping track of where each thread goes: this is where most people get stuck, give up, or end up with a tangled mess. String Art Color - Pin Thread solves all of that, so you can spend your time doing what you love — creating. At the heart of the app is a powerful three-mode generation system that adapts to your creative vision. Monochrome mode produces elegant single-color works inspired by the classic nail thread pattern creator tradition, where a single continuous line winds through hundreds of pins to form a recognizable portrait or shape. Color mode brings your designs to life with multiple hues, letting you build layered, vibrant compositions reminiscent of tapestry weaving and pixel art — each color mapped to its own precise thread path. Dark mode renders your art against a black background, producing the kind of high-contrast, glowing thread art that looks spectacular on dark fabric or black canvas boards. Your canvas options are just as flexible. Choose a circular frame for the mandala-style radial symmetry beloved in nail art and pin art communities, or go with a square frame for compositions that echo the grid-based logic of weave pattern and dot art design. Both frame types support detailed, high-resolution output so your final piece looks as good printed as it does on screen. What truly sets this app apart is its step-by-step guidance system. Rather than handing you a finished diagram and leaving you to figure it out, String Art Color - Pin Thread walks you through the entire threading process one move at a time. You will always know exactly which pin to go to next, which color to use, and where you are in the overall pattern. This feature alone transforms a potentially overwhelming diy string art maker experience into something approachable and genuinely fun — even for complete beginners working on their very first string craft project. For creators who work on multiple projects or want to pick up where they left off, the app includes full algorithm save and load functionality. Your thread sequences, color assignments, and frame configurations are all stored so you can return to any project exactly as you left it. No rebuilding from scratch, no lost progress — just seamless continuation of your creative work. Sharing and collaboration are built into the workflow as well. Export your template for printing, so you can transfer your nail layout directly to your physical board with precision. Export your color-coded algorithm to share with friends, students, workshop participants, or anyone in the string craft community who wants to recreate your design. These export features make String Art Color - Pin Thread an ideal tool not just for personal projects but for teaching, group workshops, and selling your own custom patterns. The app is designed for iPhone and iPad, with an interface that feels natural whether you are sketching out a quick design on your phone or working through a complex color composition on a larger screen.

Screenshots

BIM2XR4 screens
String Art Color4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: String Art Color at every 5 weeks against BIM2XR's every 8 months. String Art Color also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BIM2XR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and String Art Color sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIM2XR ships an update every 8 months, String Art Color every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BIM2XR versus String Art Color: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIM2XRString Art Color
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB42 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMiriam GhoochannejhadKiem Pham Dinh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BIM2XR

One-time2
  • Upgrade to V7$4.99
  • Restore full version$9.99
2 purchases

String Art Color

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is BIM2XR free?
BIM2XR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is String Art Color free?
String Art Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BIM2XR or String Art Color have ads?
Neither BIM2XR nor String Art Color shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIM2XR or String Art Color?
BIM2XR ships an update every 8 months, and String Art Color every 5 weeks. Most recently, BIM2XR was updated on October 25, 2026 and String Art Color on October 30, 2026.

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