# String Mesh vs Bead Tower

The clearest difference is rating: Bead Tower at 4.7 against String Mesh's 3.0. Bead Tower also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). String Mesh's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bead Tower sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. String Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bead Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bead Tower has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

String Mesh ships an update every 2 months, Bead Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Mesh | Bead Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-mesh/id1631544966/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHEF GAME STUDIO YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353922263) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## What reviewers say

### String Mesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-mesh/id1631544966)

Weave strings around pins to create intricate designs. Follow reference models to build masterpieces and easily undo mistakes. A relaxing puzzle experience for creative minds.

**Highlights:** Weave strings around pins, Create intricate designs, Follow reference models, Undo mistakes easily, Relaxing puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bead Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-tower/id6736948761)

Construct a towering structure by merging colorful beads and sending them down slides. Aim to build the highest tower possible for endless entertainment and satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Build bead towers, Unlock colorful slides, Merge beads, Send beads rolling, Stack higher

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Kickstart Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager | $2.99 | one-time |
| Financier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Engineer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Fountain Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Royal Treasury Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets & No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Trove Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 High rating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Forced ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for ads
- 💰 Paywall to remove ads
- 🕰️ Frequent ads
- 🔴 Crashes/doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes/doesn't load
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Reduce ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Mesh free?

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

### Is Bead Tower free?

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

### Which has better reviews, String Mesh or Bead Tower?

Bead Tower is rated higher. String Mesh averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bead Tower averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do String Mesh or Bead Tower have ads?

Both String Mesh and Bead Tower show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Mesh or Bead Tower?

String Mesh ships an update every 2 months, and Bead Tower every 10 days. Most recently, String Mesh was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bead Tower on October 12, 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.*