# DIY Projects vs String Art

DIY Projects and String Art both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of DIY Projects's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's. String Art's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIY Projects sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and String Art sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DIY Projects against 4.6 for String Art. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of DIY Projects's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's.

DIY Projects ships an update every 5 weeks, String Art every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIY Projects | String Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-projects-art-puzzle-game/id1614255010/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 439 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### DIY Projects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-projects-art-puzzle-game/id1614255010)

Embark on a match-3 adventure to restore abandoned spaces and create art. Solve puzzles to design paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and more. Become a design legend by transforming the art world.

**Highlights:** Tricky match-3 levels, Restore abandoned spaces, Unique DIY mini games, Win epic rewards, Create your own masterpieces

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solo offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Hard level offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cascade offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Solo offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creative DIY projects
- 👍 Engaging match-3 gameplay
- 🎨 Unique design aspect
- 🎨 Relaxing and inspirational
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🤯 Overly difficult levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels not progressing as intended
- Inability to access certain features
- Inconsistent in-app purchase functionality

**Requested features**

- More variety in DIY mini-games
- Ability to save and revisit custom designs
- Difficulty adjustments for challenging levels
- Improved performance and stability


### String Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608)

Create unique visual art using digital strings. Design intricate patterns and colorful masterpieces with an intuitive interface. Unleash your creativity and explore endless artistic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create string art, Design intricate patterns, Use digital strings, Explore artistic possibilities, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads+10,000 Money+1000 Gem | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 👍 Fun and satisfying
- 😌 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Takes too long to complete pictures
- 🔍 Finished art doesn't match the reference

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't go away even with paid ad-free option
- Game resets settings when moving to next level

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Offline play mode
- Ability to customize art frames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIY Projects free?

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

### Is String Art free?

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

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

String Art is rated higher. DIY Projects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while String Art averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

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

Both DIY Projects and String Art show ads.

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

DIY Projects ships an update every 5 weeks, and String Art every 2 weeks. Most recently, DIY Projects was updated on September 27, 2026 and String Art on September 27, 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.*