# String Pull vs Sew 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: String Pull at none against Sew 3D's 5. String Pull also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 27%) and ratings volume (71K vs 16K). Sew 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sew 3D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for Sew 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of String Pull's written reviews are positive against 27% of Sew 3D's.

String Pull ships an update monthly, Sew 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Pull | Sew 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-pull/id1569576737/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-3d/id1614461317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 16K |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 434 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Sew 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-3d/id1614461317)

Experience a delightful and relaxing sewing simulation game. Improve your logic and skills as you complete various sewing projects. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your abilities and become a sewing professional.

**Highlights:** Relaxing sewing simulation, Skill improvement, Product creation, In-game currency earning, Professional upgrades, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 2 hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add 5 hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add 11 hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| Add 23 hints | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying sewing mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads after every level
- 🔁 Repetitive level designs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or not registering completion
- Game freezing or crashing during ads

**Requested features**

- More unique levels and challenges
- Ability to play offline
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Pull free?

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

### Is Sew 3D free?

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

### Which has better reviews, String Pull or Sew 3D?

Sew 3D is rated higher. String Pull averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Sew 3D averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do String Pull or Sew 3D have ads?

Both String Pull and Sew 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Pull or Sew 3D?

String Pull ships an update monthly, and Sew 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, String Pull was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sew 3D on September 29, 2026.

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