# Strings vs 3

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

Both are free to download. Strings sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strings | 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frostbyte Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772009662) | [Thomas Timberlake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896716090) |

## 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


### 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-d-tictactoe/id6770112039)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strings free?

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

### Is 3 free?

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

### Do Strings or 3 have ads?

Strings shows ads; 3 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.*