# String Art vs Paint the Flag

String Art and Paint the Flag both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of String Art's written reviews are positive against 20% of Paint the Flag's. Paint the Flag's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String Art sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Paint the Flag sells 7 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 String Art against 4.7 for Paint the Flag. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of String Art's written reviews are positive against 20% of Paint the Flag's.

String Art ships an update every 2 weeks, Paint the Flag every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Art | Paint the Flag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews) | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-the-flag/id6448735170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **37.0% of reviews** | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Mobsmile Yazilim Hizmetleri Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719697226) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Paint the Flag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-the-flag/id6448735170)

Embark on a global adventure by coloring flags from over 200 countries. This fun game tests your flag recognition skills while enhancing your global awareness. Enjoy intuitive gameplay that is easy to learn but challenging to master.

**Highlights:** Color flags from over 200 countries, Test flag recognition skills, Enhance global awareness, Intuitive tap-to-color gameplay, Educational and entertaining

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Flag Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brilliant Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Extreme Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Fun game concept
- 🧠 Helps learn geography
- ⭐ Great for flag enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads after every flag
- ⏱️ Ads take longer than gameplay
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect flag colors or designs
- Missing some countries/territories

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Offline play mode
- More countries/territories included
- Option to manually submit flags


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Art free?

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

### Is Paint the Flag free?

Paint the Flag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, String Art or Paint the Flag?

Paint the Flag is rated higher. String Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Paint the Flag averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do String Art or Paint the Flag have ads?

Both String Art and Paint the Flag show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Art or Paint the Flag?

String Art ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paint the Flag every 3 weeks. Most recently, String Art was updated on October 1, 2026 and Paint the Flag on October 1, 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.*