# Strings vs SandyStrands

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SandyStrands at none against Strings's 2. SandyStrands also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Strings's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SandyStrands holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strings has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Strings's written reviews are positive against 100% of SandyStrands's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strings | SandyStrands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strings-word-search/id6736436570/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandystrands/id6748924954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frostbyte Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772009662) | [Peter Herz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828013058) |

## 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


### SandyStrands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandystrands/id6748924954)

Connect letters to find words and solve puzzles. This game emphasizes family connections and offers a relaxing word-finding experience.

**Highlights:** Word finding puzzles, Letter connection gameplay, Family-themed experience, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strings free?

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

### Is SandyStrands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strings or SandyStrands?

SandyStrands is rated higher. Strings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while SandyStrands averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Strings or SandyStrands have ads?

Strings shows ads; SandyStrands 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.*