# StrangeCat vs Abstractor

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrangeCat | Abstractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strangecatartwork-maker/id1500546664/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [非 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176377416) | [superdiagonal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588227283) |

## What reviewers say

### StrangeCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strangecatartwork-maker/id1500546664)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inspire Premium | $2.49 | per month |


### Abstractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281)

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.

**Highlights:** Generative flow brushes, Image-driven velocity maps, Algorithmic particle behavior, Color shifting based on stroke, Layer support, Color source layers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrangeCat free?

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

### Is Abstractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StrangeCat or Abstractor?

Abstractor is rated higher. StrangeCat averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Abstractor averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do StrangeCat or Abstractor have ads?

Neither StrangeCat nor Abstractor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StrangeCat or Abstractor?

StrangeCat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Abstractor every 5 days. Most recently, StrangeCat was updated on November 3, 2026 and Abstractor on November 3, 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.*