Comparison

Strings vs Déjà Vu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Strings

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
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Looking for challenging word games that go beyond the ordinary? Discover Strings, the innovative word search game that strands together vocabulary and strategy in an entirely new way. Unlike traditional word games or crosswords, Strings challenges you to create intricate strands of interconnected words by tracing paths through a letter grid. Each puzzle becomes a web of possibilities as you connect letters to discover words hiding in plain sight. Key Features: - Unique blend of word search and connect-the-dots gameplay - Challenging puzzles that test both vocabulary and spatial skills - Beautiful, intuitive interface that makes word finding feel natural - Different topics and themes to keep the challenges fresh Exercise your mind and discover the satisfaction of weaving words together. Whether you're a casual player or a word game enthusiast, Strings offers a fresh take on vocabulary puzzles that will keep you coming back for more. Download Strings today and start creating your own path through the world of words! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: hello@frostbyteentertainment.com

About

Déjà Vu

Features
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One level. Just one. It looks easy: hit the button, reach the door, done. Then you play it again... but something has changed. Right is now left. The floor melted under your feet. The door started running the moment you got close. The second you yell "same level?!" you finally understand the game. Déjà Vu is a sneaky trap-platformer. Every run shows the exact same scene but quietly breaks one rule. Your goal never changes; the only thing that changes is the new game the level is playing on you. Each of the 70 levels is a fresh troll: reversed controls, invisible floor, rising lava, flying instead of walking, doors that flee, winning by dying, standing perfectly still to survive, swimming underwater, flipped gravity, time that moves only when you do, outrunning your own ghost, carrying a live bomb, and much more. The moment you feel certain is the exact moment you lose. Retro pixel visuals, a crisp VT323 font and smooth, instant-response controls. No ad walls, no forced interstitials. When you're stuck, tap the light bulb in the top left: if you want, watch a short rewarded ad to unlock a hint and a "Skip Level" option. But it's fully optional — with no ad available the hint is free and the flow never breaks. The choice is always yours. Features: - 70 handcrafted troll levels, each with its own rule-bending twist - Traps that change every run: reversed controls, vanishing floor, rising lava, flight, portals, underwater, flipped gravity, frozen time and more - Precise, instant-response platforming - Retro pixel art with a clean, readable font - Landscape; full iPhone and iPad support - Turkish and English - OPTIONAL rewarded ads only — NO forced or interstitial ads - Hints and optional level skip when you get stuck - Plays offline, no account or login required

Screenshots

Strings4 screens
Déjà Vu4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strings ships an update every 3 weeks, Déjà Vu weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strings versus Déjà Vu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStringsDéjà Vu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB10 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFrostbyte Entertainment LLCOzgur Baskin

Bugs and requests

Strings

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • List of all available games
  • Ability to restart all puzzles
  • Dark mode option

Déjà Vu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strings

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Déjà Vu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strings free?
Strings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Déjà Vu free?
Déjà Vu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strings or Déjà Vu have ads?
Both Strings and Déjà Vu show ads.
Which is updated more often, Strings or Déjà Vu?
Strings ships an update every 3 weeks, and Déjà Vu weekly. Most recently, Strings was updated on October 30, 2026 and Déjà Vu on October 24, 2026.

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