# Strings vs DeepMine Neo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeepMine Neo at none against Strings's 2. DeepMine Neo also leads on ads (none vs shown). Strings's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DeepMine Neo asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strings | DeepMine Neo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strings-word-search/id6736436570/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frostbyte Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772009662) | [Guan Ting Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503015934) |

## What reviewers say

### Strings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strings-word-search/id6736436570)

This word search game offers a unique twist by challenging players to create interconnected word strands by tracing paths through a letter grid. It combines vocabulary and spatial reasoning for an engaging puzzle experience with various themes.

**Highlights:** Word search and connect-the-dots gameplay, Challenging vocabulary and spatial puzzles, Intuitive interface, Multiple topics and themes, Mind exercise and word weaving

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth playing experience
- 💡 Challenging topics
- 🔒 Unobtrusive ads
- 👍 Relaxing and brain-stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads covering letters making them unclickable
- 🐛 Laggy tap response
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Grid/puzzle too big for some screens

**Reported bugs**

- Tap action issues (too sensitive or unresponsive)
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Grid/puzzle size issues on smaller screens

**Requested features**

- List of all available games
- Ability to restart all puzzles
- Dark mode option


### DeepMine Neo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepmine-neo/id6747162480)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strings free?

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

### Is DeepMine Neo free?

DeepMine Neo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Strings or DeepMine Neo have ads?

Strings shows ads; DeepMine Neo does not.

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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.*