# String Pull vs DIY Mini Journals

String Pull and DIY Mini Journals both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of String Pull's written reviews are positive against 31% of DIY Mini Journals's. String Pull also leads on ratings volume (71K vs 5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for String Pull against 4.5 for DIY Mini Journals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Pull has 71K ratings behind it against 5K, 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 31% of DIY Mini Journals's.

String Pull ships an update monthly, DIY Mini Journals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Pull | DIY Mini Journals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-pull/id1569576737/reviews)** | [4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-mini-journals/id1603173292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | **62.0% of reviews** | 30.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 153 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) | [TabTale LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/402016394) |

## 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


### DIY Mini Journals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-mini-journals/id1603173292)

Design and assemble your own miniature notebooks using various craft materials. Learn to bind them with scrapbook paper and sewing for a unique, personalized touch. This app offers a fun and creative way to express your ideas.

**Highlights:** Create mini journals, Decorate with scrapbook paper, Bind with sewing machine, Express creative ideas, Easy and interesting crafting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creative journaling experience
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and boosts creativity
- 🎨 Customizable journal pages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming amount of ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy performance
- 🔒 Limited free content, paywall for many features

**Reported bugs**

- Stickers overlapping or glitching under backgrounds
- Inability to complete levels due to constant ads
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More customization options for text, stickers, and backgrounds
- Ability to save and view past journal pages
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Pull free?

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

### Is DIY Mini Journals free?

DIY Mini Journals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, String Pull or DIY Mini Journals?

String Pull is rated higher. String Pull averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while DIY Mini Journals averages 4.5 from 5K ratings.

### Do String Pull or DIY Mini Journals have ads?

Both String Pull and DIY Mini Journals show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Pull or DIY Mini Journals?

String Pull ships an update monthly, and DIY Mini Journals every 3 weeks. Most recently, String Pull was updated on October 13, 2026 and DIY Mini Journals on October 9, 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.*