# String Pull vs Magic Show!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Show! at daily against String Pull's monthly. Magic Show! also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). String Pull's advantage is ratings volume (71K vs 29) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

String Pull holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Pull has 71K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two.

String Pull ships an update monthly, Magic Show! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Pull | Magic Show! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-pull/id1569576737/reviews)** | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-show/id1585825390/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 153 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) | [Clap Clap Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435219840) |

## 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


### Magic Show!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-show/id1585825390)

Guide a magician by posing assistants to ensure their safety during tricks and create stunning illusions. Impress the judges with your performance to complete the magic show.

**Highlights:** Help the magician, Pose assistants, Pull off tricks, Impress judges, Complete illusions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Pull free?

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

### Is Magic Show! free?

Magic Show! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, String Pull or Magic Show!?

String Pull is rated higher. String Pull averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Magic Show! averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do String Pull or Magic Show! have ads?

Both String Pull and Magic Show! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Pull or Magic Show!?

String Pull ships an update monthly, and Magic Show! daily. Most recently, String Pull was updated on October 1, 2026 and Magic Show! on September 13, 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.*