# Tower Craft 3D vs String Art

Tower Craft 3D and String Art both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Tower Craft 3D's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's. Tower Craft 3D also leads on ratings volume (145K vs 26K). String Art's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tower Craft 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and String Art sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tower Craft 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tower Craft 3D has 145K ratings behind it against 26K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Tower Craft 3D's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's.

Tower Craft 3D ships an update every 2 months, String Art every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tower Craft 3D | String Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-craft-3d-idle-building/id1500938520/reviews)** | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 224 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Tower Craft 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-craft-3d-idle-building/id1500938520)

Build the tallest skyscrapers by stacking blocks and managing construction resources. Grow your tiny tower into world landmarks, even in space. Make strategic decisions about parts, materials, and upgrades to become the ultimate idle building tycoon.

**Highlights:** Block stacking construction, Skyscraper building, Idle tycoon gameplay, Resource management, Tower upgrades, Customizable tower design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny pack of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Block Drop | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard pack of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| God | $7.99 | one-time |
| Moon Lord | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant pack of gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and satisfying
- 🤩 Looks like Minecraft
- 🤗 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🚀 Satisfying block placement
- 💖 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 😡 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤬 Ads forced even when declined
- 🥱 Repetitive and gets boring
- 😓 Battery draining

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets unexpectedly
- Ads crash the game
- Floors/characters not unlocking properly
- Issues with 4x boost not working

**Requested features**

- Add a reset/restart option
- Introduce more variety in floors and buildings
- Allow offline play without ads
- Add more content and challenges
- Improve the Among Us themed floors


### String Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608)

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.

**Highlights:** Create string art, Design intricate patterns, Use digital strings, Explore artistic possibilities, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money+1000 Gem | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Fun and satisfying
- 😌 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Takes too long to complete pictures
- 🔍 Finished art doesn't match the reference

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't go away even with paid ad-free option
- Game resets settings when moving to next level

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Offline play mode
- Ability to customize art frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tower Craft 3D free?

Tower Craft 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is String Art free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tower Craft 3D or String Art?

Tower Craft 3D is rated higher. Tower Craft 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 145K ratings, while String Art averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Tower Craft 3D or String Art have ads?

Both Tower Craft 3D and String Art show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tower Craft 3D or String Art?

Tower Craft 3D ships an update every 2 months, and String Art every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tower Craft 3D was updated on September 25, 2026 and String Art on September 25, 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.*