# iOrnament Crafter:  Build Platonic Solids and more

> App for creating geometric ornamental patterns, 3D models, and animations. (iPhone/iPad app by science-to-touch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iornament-crafter-build-platonic-solids-and-more/id1183533412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [science-to-touch](https://appshunter.io/developer/534529879)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2017-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iornament-crafter-build-platonic-solids-and-more/id1183533412/reviews.md

## What is iOrnament Crafter?

Create geometric variations of ornamental patterns. Encounter a fascinating world of form, shape and color. Create 3D models, kinematic kaleidocycles, spirals, circle limit pictures á la Escher, animated gifs, videos in endless loops and much more. Be mesmerised, hypnotised, challenged and thrilled. Discover a world beyond limits.

The iOrnament Crafter is an app that allows you to create transformations and deformations of geometric patterns. Not only does it come with a huge collection of gorgeous patterns, but you can also import seamless ornamental art from the iOrnament App, or, with an in-app purchase, import your own photos! The Crafter lets you create new artwork from these images in various ways:

Build 3D Models:
– create ornamental platonic solids
– experience kinematic kaleidocycles
– give them a unique touch by your own artwork

Create videos and animated gifs:
– use artwork or photos to create moving spirals
– create mesmerising infinity loop videos
– export as animated gifs or videos

Explore kaleidoscopes:
– put your art in a kaleidoskope
– generate kaleidoscopic animations
– experience Eschers world of circle limits

Mathematical transformations:
– apply conformal maps
– create loxodromic double spirals
– let your photos deform into fractal like shapes

Applications:
– create personalised 3D objects
– use artwork and photos to create animated greeting cards
– decorate your Christmas tree with unique objects:-)
– give geometry workshops for children
– play, play, play
– relax
– ......

The Crafter can be used as a stand alone app, but it is also the perfect post processing companion for the symmetry drawing app iOrnament.

## Key features

- Create 3D platonic solids
- Generate kinematic kaleidocycles
- Design animated GIFs and videos
- Explore kaleidoscopic patterns
- Apply mathematical transformations
- Import own photos for artwork

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #189 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of iOrnament Crafter?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Fun and creative app
- 🎨 Inspiring for art creation
- 🤩 Hours of pleasure and fun
- 🖼️ Great for pattern making
- 💡 Innovative and unique features
- 🤝 Good companion to iOrnament
- 🌟 Beautiful symmetries and designs
- 💯 Worth the purchase
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family activities
- 🧠 Makes math accessible and artistic
- ✨ Transforms drawings and pictures

**Cons**

- 📉 Low resolution export quality
- 🎛️ Limited control options
- 🤔 Confusing interface for some
- 🐢 Slow video export speed
- 📱 Device gets warm
- 🚫 Cannot import own photos on older iPads
- 😵 Difficult to use for some users
- 💸 In-app purchase issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot restore purchase
- Unable to save files or videos after iOS upgrade
- App crashes on iPhone X when scrolling quickly
- In-app purchase not working
- Exported video format (.mp4) not opening in QuickTime
- App does not release memory after exporting animations
- Upgrade link not working
- iOrnament app not going to Crafter
- Save to gif/video/add text not working

**Most requested features**

- Higher resolution button/export
- Ability to import own photos on older devices
- More control over movement/sliders
- Faster video export
- Full screen mode with working modifiers
- Add more Platonic solids
- Improve video export quality
- More export format options (e.g., .mp4 compatibility)
- Ability to freeze animation frames for artwork
- Add more solids like cube, octahedron, rhombic dodecahedron
- Full screen option for recording
- Centering of kaleidoscopes etc. in full screen

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iornament-crafter-build-platonic-solids-and-more/id1183533412/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please add a higher resolution button, ha

*2025-06-01, version 1.0*

I’m starting to have problems with using these images in collages because of the pixelation I need about three times the resolution like there is an Eye ornament pro….. hopefully zoom in able!…. That’s my humble request.awl
Great program ! Though

### 5/5 — IOrnament

*2025-03-02, version 1.0*

Great details!!👍🏼

### 5/5 — Hours of pleasure

*2024-09-14*

This is a fun creative app, well thought out and includes some great ‘how to use’ videos. Be prepared to lose track of time!

### 5/5 — Nice work I’m using it right now

*2024-08-22*

A very fun app and good for any tiles you have lying around ha ha

### 4/5 — Can’t restore purchase

*2024-05-17, version 1.0*

When pressing the “restore purchase button“, instead of restoring the purchase, the app offers me to make the purchase again.

### 5/5 — I use it since 2014

*2023-07-09, version 1.0*

I’m so happy about this apps. Full fill my need to create and draw.

### 5/5 — divertente

*2023-02-07, version 1.0*

in versione completa é ancora più bella.

### 4/5 — Meticulously and cleverly engineered app

*2022-11-12, version 1.0*

I love the cohesiveness of this app and the iOrnament app. It works best with the iOrnament Pro as it switches back to the pro version if it’s installed on the device. I have both versions of iOrnament on my devices. I have been using them interchangeably. I’m more accustomed to the older version. The text on the interface of the newer version is harder for me to read.

But now I have a new problem: I am unable to save files or videos, since I have upgraded the iOS software to 16.1. So that needs to be resolved hopefully very soon. The best I’m able to do is to make screenshots of the 3D shape layouts. I haven’t tried printing them directly yet. I’ve been taking files to a copy shop for laser prints.

### 1/5 — Unable to stop/freeze frame so image can be used as art work.

*2022-10-28, version 1.0*

This is very frustrating - no instructions - unable to stop animation so I can use frozen frame in art work.  Without this feature, the application is useless.

### 4/5 — I think I love this

*2022-10-12*

But cannot figure for the life of me how to import my own photos??

## Frequently asked questions about iOrnament Crafter

### What can I create with this app?

You can create a wide variety of geometric ornamental patterns, including 3D platonic solids, kinematic kaleidocycles, spirals, and circle limit pictures. The app also allows you to generate animated GIFs, videos in endless loops, and kaleidoscopic animations.

### Can I use my own images in the app?

Yes, you can import your own photos to use as artwork. This feature is available with an in-app purchase. You can then transform these photos into various creative outputs like moving spirals or fractal-like shapes.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for certain features, such as importing your own photos. There are no advertisements within the app.

### What are some practical applications for the creations?

Creations can be used for personalized 3D objects, animated greeting cards, decorating Christmas trees, and even for geometry workshops for children. It's also a great tool for relaxation and creative play.

### Is this app compatible with other iOrnament apps?

Yes, this app serves as an excellent post-processing companion for the symmetry drawing app iOrnament. You can import seamless ornamental art from iOrnament to further enhance your creations within the Crafter.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-04-28

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

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