# String Art DIY vs the2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: the2 at 93% against String Art DIY's 20%. the2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (563 vs 21). String Art DIY's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String Art DIY sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and the2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

the2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: the2 has 563 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of String Art DIY's written reviews are positive against 93% of the2's.

String Art DIY ships an update every 9 days, the2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Art DIY | the2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art-diy/id1599931263/reviews) | **[4.7 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the2-scratch-adventure/id6443911645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **563** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MyZigzagArt AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059110131) | [Maurice Wirth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550291683) |

## What reviewers say

### String Art DIY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art-diy/id1599931263)

Create unique string art designs with this DIY generator. Weave your own patterns or let the app generate them for you. Enjoy a free experience with optional premium features.

**Highlights:** String art generator, DIY weaving tool, Free to use, Premium club functionalities, Pattern creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Silver membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Gold membership | $9.99 | per month |
| X Small credit sack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pattern pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small credit sack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium credit sack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Large credit sack | $119.99 | one-time |


### the2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the2-scratch-adventure/id6443911645)

Explore thousands of intimate challenges and positions designed for couples. This app offers a variety of games and dares to reignite passion and deepen connection. Discover new ways to engage with your partner and enhance your sex life.

**Highlights:** Scratch off sex positions, Couple challenges, Foreplay games, Dice games for couples, Never Have I Ever dares, Truth or Dare questions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Squeeze Lick Suck | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dice to Spice Game | $6.99 | one-time |
| the2 Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| the2 Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bedroom Game | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for trying new positions
- 👍 Helps couples connect and explore
- 🤩 Adds excitement and fun to relationships
- 💡 Encourages communication and intimacy
- 🎉 Brings back the spark in the bedroom

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and discretion
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and app crashes
- ⏱️ Lack of frequent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account sync problems
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Occasional freezes and performance lags

**Requested features**

- More diverse and inclusive content
- Option to preview premium features
- Improved syncing and calendar integration
- Expanded position guide with more variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Art DIY free?

String Art DIY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is the2 free?

the2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, String Art DIY or the2?

the2 is rated higher. String Art DIY averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while the2 averages 4.7 from 563 ratings.

### Do String Art DIY or the2 have ads?

Neither String Art DIY nor the2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Art DIY or the2?

String Art DIY ships an update every 9 days, and the2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, String Art DIY was updated on October 24, 2026 and the2 on October 24, 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.*