Genie Strings vs Cordsy

Transform any photo into stunning string art with AI enabled app Genie Strings — the most complete string portrait generator available. Whether you are creating a gift, a wall piece, or a craft project, Genie Strings calculates every thread path for you and delivers a precise nail-by-nail guide ready to follow. Three Portrait Modes Choose from Monochrome (single black thread), Greyscale (black and white for richer tones), or Color (up to 8 thread colours from the CMYK and RGB palette). Every mode produces a professional result from any photo. Smart Image Editor Prepare your photo before rendering with built-in brightness, contrast, sharpness, and saturation controls. Remove the background in one tap using on-device machine learning, then set a custom background colour with the HSV colour wheel. Pinch and drag to position your image precisely within the board frame before generating. Three Board Shapes Circle, Square, and Rectangle boards are all supported. Enter your board dimensions and nail spacing in centimetres and the app calculates the exact nail count automatically. Portrait and landscape orientations are both available for rectangle boards. Advanced Monochrome Controls Four precision controls give you complete creative command: Darkness sets overall portrait depth, Person Focus concentrates thread on dark areas, Shadow Richness layers depth into hair and shadows, and Fine Detail captures subtle mid-tones. The app analyses your photo and suggests starting values automatically. Nail Layout PDF Every purchase includes a to-scale nail layout PDF showing your board shape with every nail numbered and positioned exactly. Print at Actual Size and use it directly as your drilling or pinning guide — no measuring required. Step-by-Step Thread Instructions Your nail sequence is exported as a text file with clear colour-change instructions. Use it alongside the Genie Reader companion app to have your instructions read aloud while you string, keeping your hands free throughout the process. My Templates Every exported template and nail layout PDF is saved locally and in iCloud, accessible from My Templates at any time for resharing or reprinting.

Cordsy: The Ultimate String Art Guide Stop guessing. Start weaving. Cordsy is the best toolkit designed specifically for the casual string art creator. Whether you are looking to create a one-of-a-kind gift or a high-end gallery piece, Cordsy takes the guesswork out of the grid, turning any photo into a perfect blueprint for your next physical masterpiece. From Digital Photo to Physical String art is a labor of love, but the planning shouldn't be a chore. Cordsy provides the bridge between your digital inspiration and your hammer and nails. We simplify the process: Cordsy creates ready-to-print templates for nail placement as well as voice-guided string art creation so you can focus on what matters: the tactile satisfaction of the craft. Key Features for Makers - Smart Pattern Generation Upload any portrait or picture and watch our algorithm map out the most efficient threading path. We calculate every single crossing to ensure your final piece has the depth and contrast of a professional installation, every time. - Precision Nail Templates The secret to great string art is the foundation. Cordsy generates high-precision circular templates that you can print and overlay directly onto your board. No more measuring by hand—just perfect spacing and professional results. - Iconic Practice Gallery Not sure where to start? Use our built-in library of world-famous masterpieces to hone your technique. Practice your tension and layering on iconic faces before moving on to your own custom family portraits. - Pro-Level Crafting Tools: Perimeter Mapping: Instantly generate coordinates for circular nail boards. Thread Estimation: Get a realistic estimate of your thread length before you buy your spools. High-Res Exports: Save your patterns in crisp detail for easy printing at home or the local shop. Built for the Creative Community DIY & Home Decor: Create custom wall art that looks like it cost hundreds in a boutique. Handmade Gifts: Turn a simple photo of a loved one into a timeless, tactile keepsake. The Weekend Maker: Find your flow state in the rhythmic beauty of the weaving process. Don’t just take a photo. Build it. Download Cordsy today and get your hands on the thread. Please read the EULA carefully: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/