Comparison

Thrivestone vs Handstract

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

Head to head
About

Thrivestone

Explore a universe of interactive camera filters that tap into abstract and chaotic visual realms. This application generates unique, dynamic imagery for your photos and videos. Be aware of potential photosensitive warnings due to light flashes.

Highlights
  • Interactive camera filters
  • Chaos-inspired visuals
  • Dynamic photo effects
  • Unique video generation
  • Photosensitive warning
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Interactive camera filters that draw from the great seas of chaos. Photosensitive warning: This app creates flashes of light that could trigger seizures for people with visual sensitivities.

About

Handstract

Create unique geometric abstract drawings using your fingers as drawing tools. Effortlessly generate complex designs with multi-touch input, adjustable shapes, and various artistic effects. Export your high-resolution creations in vector format.

Highlights
  • Multi-touch polygon drawing
  • Adjustable shape size and transparency
  • Global color schemes
  • Bezier shapes and symmetry drawing
  • Infinite undo/redo history
  • High-resolution vector export
  • Mix photos with geometric shapes
Features
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Handstract: Create Geometric Abstract Drawings with Your Hand Unleash your creativity with Handstract, the unique drawing app that uses the full capacity of your touchscreen. With Handstract, all of your fingers become vertices of polygons, allowing you to effortlessly create abstract geometric images in seconds. Features: * Draw dots using one finger, and adjust their size based on the duration of the press. * Create lines, triangles, and other shapes using multiple fingers (up to five on an iPhone). * Experiment with transparency, thickness, and blending modes to create unique effects. * Choose from a variety of global color schemes to set the mood of your artwork. * Use Bezier shapes and fixed symmetry drawing to add complexity to your designs. * Undo and redo as much as you need, with near infinite levels of history. * Enjoy ultra-fast live drawing, even with a lot of shapes on the canvas. * Export your work in high resolution and vector graphics format. * Use Handstract to create decorative, abstract art in a snap, anywhere and anytime. * Mix your photos with geometric shapes to create stunning visuals. * Think of Handstract as your digital finger painting tool, designed for maximum creativity and fun. Remember to leave a review and share your thoughts about Handstract, or contact us if you need any assistance. Visit headprocess.com to discover more creative apps.

Screenshots

Thrivestone4 screens
Handstract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thrivestone at 4.8 against Handstract's 4.4. Thrivestone also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Thrivestone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Handstract sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thrivestone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Thrivestone's written reviews are positive against 75% of Handstract's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thrivestone ships an update every 3 weeks, Handstract every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thrivestone versus Handstract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrivestoneHandstract
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings) — better4.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2637 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael LemmonDaniel Eke

Customer experience

Thrivestone

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%

Handstract

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Thrivestone

One-time2
  • Season 0: Filter Pack #1$3.99
  • Season 0: Filter Pack #2$3.99
1 purchases

Handstract

One-time1
  • Handstract Pro$0.49

Questions

Is Thrivestone free?
Thrivestone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handstract free?
Handstract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thrivestone or Handstract?
Thrivestone is rated higher. Thrivestone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Handstract averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do Thrivestone or Handstract have ads?
Neither Thrivestone nor Handstract shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thrivestone or Handstract?
Thrivestone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Handstract every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thrivestone was updated on September 25, 2026 and Handstract on September 8, 2026.

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