# String Art DIY vs Pileometer by Brickit

String Art DIY and Pileometer by Brickit both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Pileometer by Brickit's written reviews are positive against 20% of String Art DIY's. Pileometer by Brickit also leads on ratings volume (357 vs 20) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Pileometer by Brickit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for String Art DIY against 4.4 for Pileometer by Brickit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pileometer by Brickit has 357 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of String Art DIY's written reviews are positive against 53% of Pileometer by Brickit's.

String Art DIY ships an update every 9 days, Pileometer by Brickit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Art DIY | Pileometer by Brickit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art-diy/id1599931263/reviews) | **[4.4 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pileometer-by-brickit/id6590601507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **357** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyZigzagArt AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059110131) | [Brickit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613012621) |

## 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 |


### Pileometer by Brickit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pileometer-by-brickit/id6590601507)

This app helps you organize your building bricks with a digital catalog and advanced scanning technology. It recognizes over 1600 shapes, provides location guidance for parts, and offers a library of building ideas tailored to your collection.

**Highlights:** Precise digital catalog of parts, Advanced parts scanner with auto-recognition, Parts location guidance, Building ideas library, Organize scattered brick collections

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Month) | $17.99 | per month |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pileometer Pro (3 Months) | $40.49 | per 3 months |
| Pileometer Pro (1 Year) | $89.99 | per year |
| Pileometer Pro (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and sorting
- 👍 Helpful for organizing large LEGO collections
- 💡 Useful for finding missing pieces
- 🤩 Game-changing for LEGO enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent piece recognition
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 💻 Compatibility issues and crashes
- 🔢 Missing many LEGO piece types

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes, especially during editing
- Issues with scanning Duplo bricks and other non-standard pieces
- Scanning problems with certain device configurations

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for and identify specific LEGO sets
- Option to export scanned inventory to other platforms
- Improved piece recognition, especially for newer/rarer pieces
- Expanded color and part selection in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Art DIY free?

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

### Is Pileometer by Brickit free?

Pileometer by Brickit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, String Art DIY or Pileometer by Brickit?

Pileometer by Brickit is rated higher. String Art DIY averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Pileometer by Brickit averages 4.4 from 357 ratings.

### Do String Art DIY or Pileometer by Brickit have ads?

Neither String Art DIY nor Pileometer by Brickit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Art DIY or Pileometer by Brickit?

String Art DIY ships an update every 9 days, and Pileometer by Brickit every 10 days. Most recently, String Art DIY was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pileometer by Brickit on October 17, 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.*