Poetics vs Strings Art
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poetics
Create and explore unique visual poetry with mutable text, chance operations, and gestural controls. This app allows for nonlinear compositions, custom filters, and physics-based interactions, supporting multiple languages and voice input.
- Mutable text
- Chance operations
- Gestural semiotics
- Physics-based interactions
- Custom photo filters
- Voice input
- Multiple languages
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Poetics is a visual poetry app focused on developing concepts of semiotic poetry and decentralized art. The app is an ongoing project by Seth Indigo Carnes, an artist based in New York City. Poetics is used in over 150 countries, across languages and cultures. Art features: • mutable text • chance operations • ephemeral missives • gestural semiotics • nonlinear flux • meta tangents • intermedia cutups • multimodal love App features: • works on all iOS devices • portrait and landscape compositions • curated set of font choices • always editable, saved work • custom photo filters • minimal text styling and color • physics-based interactions • nuanced gestural control • zoom in and out for detailed work • edit mode for advanced work • write in multiple languages • speak your words into app Music in App Store preview courtesy of Patrick Golden and Jim Clouse of Parkwest Records. Feedback or thoughts? hello@poetics.app Metta
Strings Art
Create digital string art with customizable shapes, colors, and effects. Save and share your creations as high-resolution PDFs for printing or vector editing.
- Create string art with angles, quadrants, and Bezier curves
- Manipulate shapes by moving control points
- Resize, rotate, duplicate, and mirror shapes
- Customize string count and color
- Record and share artwork
- Export creations as high-resolution PDFs
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CREATE YOUR OWN STRING ART Discover a unique way to create graphic compositions inspired by String Art — the art of using threads stretched between points to create curves, shapes, and intricate patterns. With Strings Art, no strings or nails are required. Create precise, colorful, and unique geometric artwork directly on your screen. THREE SHAPES, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Start with one of three basic shapes: • Angle • Quadrant • Bézier Curve Move their control points to transform the geometry and create your own patterns. Each shape can be: • moved • resized • rotated • duplicated • mirrored Combine multiple shapes to turn simple constructions into detailed and elaborate compositions. EXPLORE LINES AND COLORS Customize your creations by changing the number of strings and their color gradients. Experiment with different geometries and color palettes to create anything from minimalist patterns to complex abstract compositions. EXPORT YOUR CREATIONS Save your artwork to continue editing it later, or share your creations directly from the app. Strings Art can also export your artwork as vector PDF files, ideal for: • high-resolution printing • keeping lines perfectly sharp at any size • further editing in vector graphics applications KEY FEATURES • Create String Art from geometric shapes • Interactive control point editing • Move, rotate, and resize shapes • Duplicate and mirror tools • Adjustable number of strings • Color gradients • Save your creations • Share your artwork • High-resolution vector PDF export Explore geometry, lines, and colors to create your own unique String Art.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Strings Art at 5.0 against Poetics's 4.2. Strings Art also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Poetics's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 23 months). On ads, device support 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
Poetics costs $2.99 and Strings Art $3.99 up front. Poetics sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Strings Art asks for nothing beyond the download.
Strings Art holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poetics has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Poetics ships an update every 10 months, Strings Art every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poetics | Strings Art |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (68 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #71 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soulincode Inc. | Sylvain Lambert |
Customer experience
Poetics
Strings Art
Bugs and requests
Poetics
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes constantly
- Freezes up with replace option
- Saving in messenger is broken
- Crashes when tapping text button
- Crashes before sending postcard
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- Crashes on specific photos
- App doesn't open
- Crashes losing all edits
- Only crashes when sending postcard
- Reduces photo resolution
- Text blurry when using software background images
Requested features
23 requests- More fonts
- Ability to type longer phrases
- Add return key
- Broader selection of type faces
- Automatic text wrapping
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- Resizing text to fit window
- More features
- Different font or text styles
- Control aspect ratio
- Control image size
- iPad version
- Square image support
- More text box length and size options
- Tint white backgrounds behind words
- More fonts or layouts
- Suggested text for when word-poor
- Ability to string poems together in stanzas for email
- Change font types
- Use text without the 'label'
- Rotate picture ability
- Text takes on filter appearance
- Make app compatible with iPads
- Add more editing features
Strings Art
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Poetics
- Whitman$0.99
- Cage$0.99
- Mallarmé$0.99
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- Basquiat$0.99
- Duchamp$0.99
- Baskerville$0.99
- Didot$0.99
- Gill Sans$0.99
- Avenir$0.99
- Cochin$0.99
- Filter Pack$5.99
- Font Pack$5.99
Strings Art
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Poetics free?
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