Comparison

DIY Studio vs String Atelier

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

Head to head
About

DIY Studio

Plan and budget home improvement projects with AI-powered guidance. Get step-by-step instructions, material lists, and accurate measurements for any DIY task, from simple updates to full remodels.

Highlights
  • AI-powered remodel previews
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Smart material lists
  • Accurate measurements
  • Budget estimations
  • Timeline and task breakdowns
Features
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Transform Your Home with a Complete DIY Planning Tool DIY Studio helps you plan, budget, and execute real home projects — from simple room updates to full remodels. Whether you’re installing flooring, repairing drywall, optimizing layouts, or building custom furniture, DIY Studio guides you with: • Step-by-step instructions • Smart material lists • Accurate measurements • Budget estimations • Timeline and task breakdowns • AR-powered remodel previews Built for homeowners, renters, makers, and anyone who loves hands-on improvement. Perfect for Every DIY Project • Room remodels • Renovation planning • Flooring installation • Drywall patching & installation • Woodworking & custom builds • Painting, prep, skim coating • Layout planning & measurements • Budget-friendly home improvements Why DIY Studio Is Different Most apps show visual design only. DIY Studio focuses on execution. You get: • Real instructions • Real material lists • Real measurements • Real project plans Not just pretty images and actual guidance you can follow. DIY Studio gives you the confidence and clarity to take action and complete the projects you’ve always wanted to do. Analyze My Space, structural scanning, and unlimited project planning require a subscription. User Agreement: https://bravonapps.com/diyai/user-agreement.html Developer Website: https://bravonapps.com

About

String Atelier

Transform photos into string art with guided, step-by-step instructions. Customize styles, adjust settings in real-time, and receive voice guidance for a seamless crafting experience. No account or personal data is collected.

Highlights
  • Photo-to-pattern conversion
  • Customizable styles
  • Live step-by-step instructions
  • Voice guidance
  • Search by nail number
  • Adjustable playback speed
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Turn any photo into a beautiful piece of string art — then let the app guide you through every single step of making it. String Atelier is the companion app to the String Atelier physical kit. Whether you're a first-time crafter or a seasoned maker, the app handles the complexity so you can focus on the joy of creating. STYLES & CUSTOMISATION Choose from pre-built styles or build your own. Dial in blackness, sharpness, clarity, contrast, and line density. Use the thread slider to reduce lines and shorten assembly time. See a real-time preview of your finished piece with every adjustment. Save your creations as presets to reuse any time. LIVE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Follow a visual preview that updates after every line, showing your portrait taking shape in real time. Voice instructions guide you nail by nail — where to tie a knot, which nail is next, and everything in between. NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE Enter any nail number into the Search function and the app will find exactly where you are and resume from there. CUSTOMISABLE PLAYBACK Adjust line colour and thickness for clarity. Set playback speed to match your pace. KEY FEATURES 1. Photo-to-pattern conversion — processed on your device, never uploaded 2. Pre-built styles and a fully custom style builder 3. Real-time visual preview as you adjust settings 4. Save custom styles as reusable presets 5. Live visual instructions — updates after every line 6. Voice guidance nail by nail 7. Search by nail number to find your place instantly 8. Adjustable line color, thickness, and playback speed 9. No account required. No personal data collected. Requires a String Atelier physical kit with a valid access code.

Screenshots

DIY Studio4 screens
String Atelier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: String Atelier at none against DIY Studio's 5. DIY Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. DIY Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. String Atelier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DIY Studio against 5.0 for String Atelier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY Studio has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIY Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, String Atelier every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
DIY Studio versus String Atelier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY StudioString Atelier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBravon Apps Team LLCATELIER GROUP EOOD

Customer experience

DIY Studio

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

String Atelier

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

DIY Studio

Subscriptions5
  • Get 1 Month Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Get 1 Week Premium Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Get One Year DIY AI Subscription$29.991 Year
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  • Get 1 Year Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Get 1 Year Premium Subscription3 Days trial$85.991 Year
None

String Atelier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIY Studio free?
DIY Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is String Atelier free?
String Atelier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DIY Studio or String Atelier?
String Atelier is rated higher. DIY Studio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while String Atelier averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DIY Studio or String Atelier have ads?
Neither DIY Studio nor String Atelier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIY Studio or String Atelier?
DIY Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and String Atelier every 5 months. Most recently, DIY Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and String Atelier on October 10, 2026.

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