# Planbead vs String Art Generator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Planbead at every 4 days against String Art Generator's every 3 weeks. String Art Generator's advantage is ratings volume (102 vs 14) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planbead sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and String Art Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Planbead against 4.6 for String Art Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Art Generator has 102 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Planbead's written reviews are positive against 100% of String Art Generator's.

Planbead ships an update every 4 days, String Art Generator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planbead | String Art Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbead/id6741919764/reviews)** | [4.6 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art-generator-penelope/id6749775842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Monneret](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773421973) | [Havard Tryman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662964293) |

## What reviewers say

### Planbead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbead/id6741919764)

Design and create intricate beaded jewelry with a comprehensive set of free drawing tools. Manage your bead inventory, explore various beading stitches, and utilize a revolutionary weaving mode that guides you on-screen. Access weekly inspiration and an optional premium subscription for advanced features like 3D previews and cloud sync.

**Highlights:** Free drawing features, Miyuki color palette, Bead inventory management, Multiple beading stitches, On-screen weaving mode, Weekly inspiration patterns, 3D previews (premium)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership – 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership – 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Planbead 5 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planbead 10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Planbead 50 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |


### String Art Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-art-generator-penelope/id6749775842)

Design intricate string art with a continuous thread for each color. Select an image, choose thread colors, and specify the number of nails to generate a step-by-step guide for your creation. Features include customizable canvas, voice prompts for assembly, and iCloud backup.

**Highlights:** Continuous thread string art creation, Image import and color selection, Customizable nail count and connections, Realistic preview with adjustable diameter and thread width, Voice announcements for next nail and color changes, Exportable step-by-step guides, iCloud backup and cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planbead free?

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

### Is String Art Generator free?

String Art Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planbead or String Art Generator?

Planbead is rated higher. Planbead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while String Art Generator averages 4.6 from 102 ratings.

### Do Planbead or String Art Generator have ads?

Neither Planbead nor String Art Generator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planbead or String Art Generator?

Planbead ships an update every 4 days, and String Art Generator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Planbead was updated on September 22, 2026 and String Art Generator on September 26, 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.*