# String Art vs Block Bag Bang

String Art and Block Bag Bang both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Block Bag Bang's written reviews are positive against 37% of String Art's. Block Bag Bang also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). String Art's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String Art sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Block Bag Bang asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for String Art against 4.5 for Block Bag Bang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Art has 26K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of String Art's written reviews are positive against 94% of Block Bag Bang's.

String Art ships an update every 2 weeks, Block Bag Bang weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | String Art | Block Bag Bang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art/id6443872608/reviews)** | [4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-bag-bang/id6479202796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 208 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [佩雯 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715124812) |

## 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


### Block Bag Bang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-bag-bang/id6479202796)

An addictive block puzzle game designed to challenge your mind and train your brain. Match cubes to fill rows or columns in this standalone offline experience. Perfect for casual relaxation or a stimulating intellectual challenge.

**Highlights:** Cube matching gameplay, Row and column filling, Brain training, Offline play, Casual relaxation, Intellectual challenge

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is String Art free?

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

### Is Block Bag Bang free?

Block Bag Bang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, String Art or Block Bag Bang?

String Art is rated higher. String Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Block Bag Bang averages 4.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do String Art or Block Bag Bang have ads?

Both String Art and Block Bag Bang show ads.

### Which is updated more often, String Art or Block Bag Bang?

String Art ships an update every 2 weeks, and Block Bag Bang weekly. Most recently, String Art was updated on November 9, 2026 and Block Bag Bang on November 8, 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.*