Comparison

Abstractor vs Strings Art

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Abstractor

This drawing app uses generative magic and dynamic flow brushes to create unique, animated artwork. Explore infinite possibilities with brushes that respond to your gestures, imported images, and algorithmic patterns.

Highlights
  • Generative flow brushes
  • Image-driven velocity maps
  • Algorithmic particle behavior
  • Color shifting based on stroke
  • Layer support
  • Color source layers
Features
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ABSTRACTOR: PAINT WITH GENERATIVE MAGIC Unleash your vision with Abstractor, a poetic drawing app for iPad and iPhone, crafted for artist explorers and playful creators. Paint with infinite possibilities, where every stroke pulses with generative magic. FLOW BRUSHES: THE HEART OF CREATION Dive into the soul of Abstractor with flow brushes, where particles swirl like living liquids, leaving hypnotic trails across your canvas. These dynamic tools respond to three unique velocity maps: • Stroke Paths: Your gestures carve flowing rivers, guiding particles along vibrant trails. • Image-Driven Flow: Import an image to shape a velocity field, infusing brushes with textured, directional energy. • Algorithmic Soul: Add generated noise or patterns to give particles a distinct character—turbulent storms or gentle ripples. Tune particle behaviors in real time, sculpting their essence like a visual composer. Blend these maps to create mesmerizing, emergent patterns that surprise and inspire, making every stroke a performance. Colors shift with stroke angle, pressure, or speed, weaving emotion into every line. Use familiar layers or bind tools to them for tailored magic. Paint over a color source layer, pulling hues from imported images to craft radiant distortions—flow brushes shine here, warping visuals into dreamlike abstractions. Abstractor is your canvas for boundless wonder. Download now and let your art flow eternal.

About

Strings Art

Create digital string art with customizable shapes, colors, and effects. Save and share your creations as high-resolution PDFs for printing or vector editing.

Highlights
  • Create string art with angles, quadrants, and Bezier curves
  • Manipulate shapes by moving control points
  • Resize, rotate, duplicate, and mirror shapes
  • Customize string count and color
  • Record and share artwork
  • Export creations as high-resolution PDFs
Features
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CREATE YOUR OWN STRING ART Discover a unique way to create graphic compositions inspired by String Art — the art of using threads stretched between points to create curves, shapes, and intricate patterns. With Strings Art, no strings or nails are required. Create precise, colorful, and unique geometric artwork directly on your screen. THREE SHAPES, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Start with one of three basic shapes: • Angle • Quadrant • Bézier Curve Move their control points to transform the geometry and create your own patterns. Each shape can be: • moved • resized • rotated • duplicated • mirrored Combine multiple shapes to turn simple constructions into detailed and elaborate compositions. EXPLORE LINES AND COLORS Customize your creations by changing the number of strings and their color gradients. Experiment with different geometries and color palettes to create anything from minimalist patterns to complex abstract compositions. EXPORT YOUR CREATIONS Save your artwork to continue editing it later, or share your creations directly from the app. Strings Art can also export your artwork as vector PDF files, ideal for: • high-resolution printing • keeping lines perfectly sharp at any size • further editing in vector graphics applications KEY FEATURES • Create String Art from geometric shapes • Interactive control point editing • Move, rotate, and resize shapes • Duplicate and mirror tools • Adjustable number of strings • Color gradients • Save your creations • Share your artwork • High-resolution vector PDF export Explore geometry, lines, and colors to create your own unique String Art.

Screenshots

Abstractor4 screens
Strings Art4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Abstractor at Free against Strings Art's $3.99. Abstractor also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 23 months). Strings Art's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Abstractor is free to download; Strings Art costs $3.99 up front. Abstractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Strings Art asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Abstractor against 5.0 for Strings Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abstractor ships an update every 5 days, Strings Art every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Abstractor versus Strings Art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbstractorStrings Art
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersuperdiagonalSylvain Lambert

Customer experience

Abstractor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Strings Art

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Abstractor

Subscriptions2
  • All Access · 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium · 1 Year14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • All-Access$9.99
None

Strings Art

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abstractor free?
Abstractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strings Art free?
Strings Art costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Abstractor or Strings Art?
Abstractor and Strings Art are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Abstractor or Strings Art have ads?
Neither Abstractor nor Strings Art shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abstractor or Strings Art?
Abstractor ships an update every 5 days, and Strings Art every 23 months. Most recently, Abstractor was updated on October 1, 2026 and Strings Art on October 12, 2026.

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