# Topaz for Mobile vs Thread Art(String Art) Color

The clearest difference is ads: Topaz for Mobile at none against Thread Art(String Art) Color's shown. Topaz for Mobile also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 3) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). Thread Art(String Art) Color's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Topaz for Mobile sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Thread Art(String Art) Color sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thread Art(String Art) Color holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topaz for Mobile has 2.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Topaz for Mobile ships an update weekly, Thread Art(String Art) Color every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Topaz for Mobile | Thread Art(String Art) Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-artstring-art-color/id6749525688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Topaz Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926515608) | [Arshad K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830939173) |

## What reviewers say

### Topaz for Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topaz-for-mobile/id6503354018)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Restore old photos, fix blurry images, and enhance overall photo quality using advanced AI. This app can unblur, upscale, and repair images, making low-resolution pictures crystal-clear and bringing new life to cherished memories.

**Highlights:** Fix blurry photos instantly, Restore and repair old photos, Upscale images by 4x without losing detail, Enhance faces with AI, Refine AI art and digital creations, Multiple AI enhancement modes

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Weekly (Free Trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gigapixel Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 80 | $9.99 | per month |
| Image Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Gigapixel Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Image Pro Monthly | $35.00 | per month |
| 400 (Intro Offer) | $39.99 | per month |
| 400 | $39.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| 1400 | $49.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan (Annual) | $89.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Image Personal Annual | $109.00 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent at restoring old photos
- 👍 Great for enhancing images
- 🚀 Impressive cloud processing capabilities
- 💡 Useful for astrophotography
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Expensive credits system
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🔍 Unclear how to access full features
- 🚧 Limited functionality compared to desktop version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or create an account
- Inconsistent image quality results
- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Fails to apply enhancements properly

**Requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Provide more control over enhancement settings
- Allow purchasing credits directly in the app
- Integrate with cloud storage services
- Add metadata preservation for edited images


### Thread Art(String Art) Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-artstring-art-color/id6749525688)

Create intricate string art designs from your own photos. This app guides you through the process with voice-assisted previews and detailed instructions. Export your designs as PDF or TXT files.

**Highlights:** Photo to string art conversion, Voice-assisted live preview, Step-by-step instructions, PDF and TXT export, String art project creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thread Art Circle Black | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thread Art Square Black | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thread Art Circle RGB | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thread Art Square RGB | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Topaz for Mobile free?

Topaz for Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thread Art(String Art) Color free?

Thread Art(String Art) Color is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Topaz for Mobile or Thread Art(String Art) Color?

Thread Art(String Art) Color is rated higher. Topaz for Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Thread Art(String Art) Color averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Topaz for Mobile or Thread Art(String Art) Color have ads?

Thread Art(String Art) Color shows ads; Topaz for Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Topaz for Mobile or Thread Art(String Art) Color?

Topaz for Mobile ships an update weekly, and Thread Art(String Art) Color every 8 days. Most recently, Topaz for Mobile was updated on October 25, 2026 and Thread Art(String Art) Color on October 25, 2026.

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