# String Pull vs Make Expression

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: String Pull at none against Make Expression's 1. String Pull also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 39%) and ratings volume (75K vs 14K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for String Pull against 4.6 for Make Expression. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Pull has 75K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of String Pull's written reviews are positive against 39% of Make Expression's.

String Pull ships an update monthly, Make Expression every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Pull | Make Expression |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-pull/id1569576737/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-expression-face-puzzle/id1572933204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 581 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) | [FTY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225503009) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Make Expression

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-expression-face-puzzle/id1572933204)

This game challenges you to create the correct facial expression for various social scenarios. Manipulate on-screen arrows to mimic emotions like sadness or happiness, and see how you'd look in different situations.

**Highlights:** Facial expression manipulation, Scenario-based challenges, Emotion simulation, Fun and engaging gameplay, GDPR/CCPA opt-out

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable expressions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and illogical gameplay mechanics
- 😫 Repetitive levels
- 🙁 Inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent level progression
- Issues with button responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Allow users to create their own expressions
- Add more diverse and challenging levels
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Pull free?

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

### Is Make Expression free?

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

### Which has better reviews, String Pull or Make Expression?

String Pull is rated higher. String Pull averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Make Expression averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do String Pull or Make Expression have ads?

Both String Pull and Make Expression show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Pull or Make Expression?

String Pull ships an update monthly, and Make Expression every 2 months. Most recently, String Pull was updated on November 3, 2026 and Make Expression 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.*