StrangeCat vs Abstractor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StrangeCat
Transform your photos into unique artwork using a vast library of AI-powered art styles, including comic and animation. Process images quickly and privately on your device, with options to mix styles for unlimited creative possibilities.
- Over 130 art styles
- AI and classical painting mix
- Fast image processing (2k in seconds)
- Local device processing for privacy
- Style pipeline for unlimited combinations
- History navigation
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StrangeCat* has a large of art styles especially comic and animation style. You'll find more than 130 art styles in this version and StrangeCat* will be updated from time to time. * Experience mixing the scientific AI and classical painting to draw something new, make a new look of your photos. * Unbelievable fast: After three phases optimization, StrangeCat* processes 2k resolution images within seconds under Lab test. * Protect Privacy Leading: All images are processed in local device instead of cloud calculate. For saving network traffic and prevent leaking private images, the StrangeCat* is running on your device. The network usage is only for essential config and diagnose data. * Draw multiple times: some styles may make edges clear, some styles may add color. Now you have chance to mix them in a pipeline process to generate unlimited probability and turn back to history anytime. AI mechanics are powered by PyTorch. And the UI is all created by excellent SwiftUI. ---------------------------------- Subscription Premium User Terms Everyone can use StrangeCat with daily free styles. And there is Premium subscription for unlocking all features. Within Premium available, you can enjoy all styles and process in HD mode for the best experience, also with early accessing amazing latest features. Inspire Premium Auto-Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use https://rexxarm.github.io/2020/05/18/User-Term/ Privacy Policy https://rexxarm.github.io/2018/09/14/privacy/
Abstractor
This drawing app uses generative magic and dynamic flow brushes to create unique, animated artwork. Explore infinite possibilities with brushes that respond to your gestures, imported images, and algorithmic patterns.
- Generative flow brushes
- Image-driven velocity maps
- Algorithmic particle behavior
- Color shifting based on stroke
- Layer support
- Color source layers
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ABSTRACTOR: PAINT WITH GENERATIVE MAGIC Unleash your vision with Abstractor, a poetic drawing app for iPad and iPhone, crafted for artist explorers and playful creators. Paint with infinite possibilities, where every stroke pulses with generative magic. FLOW BRUSHES: THE HEART OF CREATION Dive into the soul of Abstractor with flow brushes, where particles swirl like living liquids, leaving hypnotic trails across your canvas. These dynamic tools respond to three unique velocity maps: • Stroke Paths: Your gestures carve flowing rivers, guiding particles along vibrant trails. • Image-Driven Flow: Import an image to shape a velocity field, infusing brushes with textured, directional energy. • Algorithmic Soul: Add generated noise or patterns to give particles a distinct character—turbulent storms or gentle ripples. Tune particle behaviors in real time, sculpting their essence like a visual composer. Blend these maps to create mesmerizing, emergent patterns that surprise and inspire, making every stroke a performance. Colors shift with stroke angle, pressure, or speed, weaving emotion into every line. Use familiar layers or bind tools to them for tailored magic. Paint over a color source layer, pulling hues from imported images to craft radiant distortions—flow brushes shine here, warping visuals into dreamlike abstractions. Abstractor is your canvas for boundless wonder. Download now and let your art flow eternal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Abstractor at 5.0 against StrangeCat's 4.0. Abstractor also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). StrangeCat's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. StrangeCat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month and Abstractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Abstractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abstractor has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of StrangeCat's written reviews are positive against 71% of Abstractor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
StrangeCat ships an update every 3 weeks, Abstractor every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | StrangeCat | Abstractor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 非 莫 | superdiagonal |
Customer experience
StrangeCat
Abstractor
In-app purchases
StrangeCat
- Inspire Premium$2.491 Month
Abstractor
- All-Access$9.99









