# Chain Reaction X vs String Pull

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chain Reaction X at 100% against String Pull's 62%. Chain Reaction X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). String Pull's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (71K vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chain Reaction X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. String Pull asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chain Reaction X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Pull has 71K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chain Reaction X's written reviews are positive against 62% of String Pull's.

Chain Reaction X ships an update every 4 days, String Pull monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain Reaction X | String Pull |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-reaction-x/id1502260370/reviews)** | [4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-pull/id1569576737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **71K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 145 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cihad Turhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396948084) | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) |

## What reviewers say

### Chain Reaction X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-reaction-x/id1502260370)

Guide a particle to its target by creating chain reactions in a relaxing environment. This game challenges your multi-tasking skills as you navigate dangers and create beautiful visuals across 45 unique levels, with an endless 3D mode.

**Highlights:** Chain reaction gameplay, Multi-tasking challenges, 45 unique levels, Endless 3D mode, Relaxing environment, Shape drawing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### String Pull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-pull/id1569576737)

Unleash your inner artist with this intuitive painting game. Explore fun and easy art techniques to create beautiful string pull masterpieces, regardless of your skill level. Customize your creations with any color and decor you desire.

**Highlights:** Easy art techniques, String pull painting, Customizable colors and decor, Suitable for all skill levels, Create art masterpieces

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying and calming
- 👍 Fun and creative
- ⭐ Overall good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🙄 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🤔 Inappropriate content in decorations

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress
- Ads get stuck, requiring app restart

**Requested features**

- Allow users to place string freely
- Reduce number of ads
- Add more levels and art options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain Reaction X free?

Chain Reaction X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is String Pull free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chain Reaction X or String Pull?

Chain Reaction X is rated higher. Chain Reaction X averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while String Pull averages 4.6 from 71K ratings.

### Do Chain Reaction X or String Pull have ads?

String Pull shows ads; Chain Reaction X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chain Reaction X or String Pull?

Chain Reaction X ships an update every 4 days, and String Pull monthly. Most recently, Chain Reaction X was updated on August 18, 2026 and String Pull on October 1, 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.*