Comparison

VidUnSpool vs Strings

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

Head to head
About

VidUnSpool

Transform videos and photos into unique pixelated messages. Create large, dynamic text displays with various artistic effects like 3D LED scrollers and mirror image options. Share your creations across social media or freespace.

Highlights
  • Video and photo to pixel conversion
  • 3D LED-style scroller display
  • Gravity Mirror effect
  • Laser draw and Old Vegas styles
  • Adjustable scroll speed and tumble effect
  • Giant letter creation
  • Movie save and share options
Features
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Unwind video frames and turn them into message pixels, or use a photo as the pixel. Supersize iPad scroller in 3D: LED-style scroller with Times-Square around-the-corner display with movie save and share options. With Gravity Mirror to display the message in mirror image if you flip the device over, and all angles between. The message is "hanging" in virtual space" when you are in Gravity Mirror. With "laser draw," , Old Vegas option for broken lightbulbs, a rainbeaux of colours, super long message length. Tumble your message too, and control scroll speed. Giant letters are possible if you hold the iPad in portrait orientation. Broadcast your carefully crafted queries thru freespace or social media channels via your giant iPad.

About

Strings

Features
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A simple app that lets you display any text in large letters across your phone screen. Perfect for concerts, festivals, events, or just for fun! 【Main Features】 - Instantly display your custom text - Adjustable text size - Customize text color and background - Easy and intuitive to use Use it to show support messages at concerts, create meeting signs at airports or stations, or stand out at events. This simple and easy-to-use app is the perfect communication tool for any occasion!

Screenshots

Strings3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VidUnSpool at none against Strings's 2. VidUnSpool also leads on ads (none vs shown). Strings's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Strings sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VidUnSpool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VidUnSpool versus Strings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidUnSpoolStrings
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdifferential enterpriseskota tada

In-app purchases

None

VidUnSpool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Strings

One-time2
  • Premium$4.99
  • Treat to Lunch$14.99

Questions

Is VidUnSpool free?
VidUnSpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Strings free?
Strings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VidUnSpool or Strings have ads?
Strings shows ads; VidUnSpool does not.

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