# Strings vs Pips Path Puzzle Game

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pips Path Puzzle Game at every 4 days against Strings's every 3 weeks. Strings's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1K vs 78). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pips Path Puzzle Game sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strings has 1K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Strings's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pips Path Puzzle Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Strings ships an update every 3 weeks, Pips Path Puzzle Game every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strings | Pips Path Puzzle Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strings-word-search/id6736436570/reviews)** | [4.5 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pips-path-puzzle-game/id6752224446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frostbyte Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772009662) | [Kevin French](https://appshunter.io/developer/870272889) |

## 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


### Pips Path Puzzle Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pips-path-puzzle-game/id6752224446)

A strategic puzzle game where players place domino tiles on a grid to fill rows or columns. Clearing lines earns points, and the challenge continues as long as possible. Offers a fresh take on dominoes with a focus on high scores and strategic placement.

**Highlights:** Unique domino puzzle gameplay, Dynamic grid placement, Row and column clearing mechanics, High score chasing, Relaxing sound and visuals, Easy to learn, hard to master

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Custom Domino | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strings free?

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

### Is Pips Path Puzzle Game free?

Pips Path Puzzle Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strings or Pips Path Puzzle Game?

Strings is rated higher. Strings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pips Path Puzzle Game averages 4.5 from 78 ratings.

### Do Strings or Pips Path Puzzle Game have ads?

Both Strings and Pips Path Puzzle Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strings or Pips Path Puzzle Game?

Strings ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pips Path Puzzle Game every 4 days. Most recently, Strings was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pips Path Puzzle Game on October 22, 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.*