# Pattern Artist Free - Easily Create Patterns, Wallpaper and Abstract Art

> App for creating custom repeating patterns and abstract art using templates. (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Brain.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-artist-free-easily-create-patterns-wallpaper-and-abstract-art/id621168483 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Brain](https://appshunter.io/developer/583736033)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-artist-free-easily-create-patterns-wallpaper-and-abstract-art/id621168483/reviews.md

## What is Pattern Artist Free?

*** Create Art. Even if you can't draw. ***

Pattern Artist is a unique and fun app for quickly creating beautiful custom repeating patterns and abstract art. Even if you don't consider yourself an artist, with Pattern Artist, you can be! Use it to make wallpapers, website backgrounds (including Facebook, Twitter and Flickr home pages), calendars, custom photo frames, pattern resources for other art programs, or just because you love making art! 

Pattern Artist is not a painting app but a novel template-based approach to creating captivating designs. The basics are simple - you will likely create your first design in just a few minutes - yet it has the capability and flexibility to be a serious art creation tool.

If you want a unique background for your mobile device or your website, Pattern Artist provides a refreshing alternative to all the "wallpaper gallery" apps you've used. Rather than browsing through pages of pre-built backgrounds to find a wallpaper that appeals to you, why not create a customized background pattern with the design, colors, textures and scaling that appeals to your artistic tastes and/or design requirements?

Download Pattern Artist Free to discover just how fun creating artistic patterns can be. The free version of the app allows you to try out all the features of Pattern Artist, limiting only the number of templates and color schemes provided, the number of custom color schemes you can create, and the output resolution of some of the tools. 

Features:
- powerful color selection tools for accurately choosing colors
- built-in palette of textures to add a detailed "finishing touch" to your pattern 
- add text labels to images. Save labels for easy reuse
- post to Instagram, including managing/assigning hashtags
- build a collection of custom color schemes entirely within the app, or import color schemes created externally
- create calendars or frame photos using any of your created patterns directly in the app
- library and slideshow for displaying your artistic creations
- Airplay support (e.g. view the full repeating pattern on your Apple TV while zoomed-in to edit)
- export patterns to iPhoto for use as home screen or lock screen wallpaper
- send patterns via email, print, or copy via pasteboard into other art apps
- print "line-only" version of patterns for hand coloring with crayons, pastels, markers, paint, etc.
- share to Facebook and Twitter (iOS 6+ only).
- supports both landscape and portrait use on iPad


See a gallery of samples on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/patternartist
or on Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/patternartist
or on

## Key features

- Template-based pattern creation
- Customizable color schemes
- Texture application
- Add and reuse text labels
- Export for wallpaper and other apps
- Airplay support for large screen viewing
- Printable line-only versions

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-artist-free-easily-create-patterns-wallpaper-and-abstract-art/id621168483/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Where’s the full version?

*2026-01-12*

Hi,
purchased the full version of Pattern Artist a few years ago and have over 5k designs in my library that I had amassed over the years. I’m really concerned because it appears the app is no longer available and when I repair my iPad which the app was on, it might have disappeared.

I would really be devastated if I lost all that work which I had slowly been recreating in Affinity Designer vector form since they were too small and low in resolution when exported. Please can you let me know how to retrieve my hard work? I don’t mind paying for the service or will the app still be available on my iPad when it gets repaired? 

It’s a great shame you guys took it off, it was an amazing app. It’s odd because the free version though still available, is restricted and asking one to upgrade! I would really appreciate a response because I have contacted you before and received no response. The thought of losing over 5 years worth of work (these are complex derivatives I’d created from the templates, where the original template couldn’t be identified). I’m so proud of them because my designs evolved over the years from simple to complex designs. I am Surface Pattern Designer and I implore you please, not to ignore my email. Thank you
King regards 
Pyxelles

### 3/5 — PLEASE HELP

*2022-09-03*

Someone please tell me how to delete a pattern. 🥺

**Developer response:** From the library screen, tap and hold on the pattern to select, optionally drag to select multiple patterns, and then tap again to display a menu of actions (including “Delete”).

### 5/5 — A hidden gem

*2022-07-22*

Love this app! As a surface pattern designer it gives you a fast way to be creative and create designs. I would love a way to create my own color palettes or export as vector to other design software. However even as a png or jpg files it still works great. The line work options and many geometric combinations are inspirational.

### 4/5 — Full Potential Not Exploited!

*2021-02-01, version 3.5*

I absolutely love this app but it appears the developer Kevin Brain has abandoned it as he doesn't seem to respond to any of the comments, suggestions or reviews! I have emailed support a few times and never got a response. It's great when developers engage with the public as they get more ideas for improvements. Also when users purchase the app and encounter problems, it's helpful when the support team respond. 

Nonetheless, this app is really so unique and the options are endless and I have created over three thousand designs so far as a hobby but now have been encouraged to sell them on POD platforms but only just discovered that the image resolution is only 72ppi way sort of the standard 300ppi required. When the designs are used on POD platforms or enlarged, the quality is quite poor and it is super pixelated! 

 I don't think there is any support available as no one responded to my queries! The questions below aren't addressed in the help section.

1. How to export high resolution images of at least 300 ppl resolution outcome or is it always going to  be stuck at 72ppi? 

2. What do the sizes within the design eg (128 x 128) and when exporting (1:1 at 1920 x 1920) represent?  pixels? inches?, ppi? or is it just regular zoom? etc

 It would be amazing if the developer incorporated the following:

1. Vector based templates or the ability to export the images at a resolution of at least 300
2. The ability to edit the designs beyond the original or boundaries of the original templates
3. The option of exporting PNG with a transparent background 
4. An eraser tool

Currently the largest export size for an untiled image depends on how much you zoom it before export (max is 3264 x 3264) however don’t know whether that increases the image size or number of pixels when designing. However, zooming the image to the max 3264 x 3264, distorts the design and outline/stroke size

While for the tiled patterns the largest image size that can be exported is 1:1 @ 2732 x 2732
If these features could be added, I wouldn't mind paying a lot more than the £1.99. If all the above features were incorporated or if it this app could just be made vector based and could be brought up to a professional standard, this app would be worth at least £50 and many professional pattern designers wouldn’t hesitate to pay that amount for it. Still a great app! To the developers, if you’re not interested in developing this app any further, can’t you sell it to Serif or Adobe? 🤓

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2019-03-28*

It can be used for creating patterns for weaving of various materials and for cross stitching. Can see color combinations on a pattern. It’s only limited by ones own imagination. Great app

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2016-03-18, version 3.4*

It's really easy to use lots of free templates that you can change in to multiple patterns

### 3/5 — Great potential

*2016-02-12, version 3.4*

I've enjoyed building patterns but when I sent to myself they were unusably small. I set it to the largest size available and just one cell so I can tile myself n make for large sheets of material but it came out WAY TO SMALL. Fix this and I'd give 5 stars!

### 2/5 — Not very easy to use

*2014-06-28*

I don't like this app because of its lack of information on how to use it. But I think it still has potential to be a great app if it is used correctly and more creative features are added

### 5/5 — Pattern Artists

*2013-10-12*

An extremely flexible approach in which the user does not need to be that artistic to create some beautiful backgrounds.

## Frequently asked questions about Pattern Artist Free

### Does Pattern Artist have ads?

Pattern Artist Free does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted creative experience.

### What is the rating for Pattern Artist?

Pattern Artist has a high rating of 4.8 stars based on 9 user reviews.

### How often is Pattern Artist updated?

The latest version, 3.5, was released on April 12, 2016. Users can expect updates to maintain functionality and potentially add new features.

### What devices does Pattern Artist support?

Pattern Artist is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, supporting both landscape and portrait orientations on iPad.

### Can I use Pattern Artist offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, core creation and export features are likely available without an internet connection.

### What age rating is Pattern Artist?

Pattern Artist is rated 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### How does Pattern Artist compare to other wallpaper apps?

Unlike wallpaper gallery apps, Pattern Artist allows users to create their own unique backgrounds with custom designs, colors, and scaling, offering a more personalized approach.

### Can I print my Pattern Artist creations?

Yes, you can print your patterns directly from the app, including a "line-only" version suitable for hand coloring with various art supplies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2016-04-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Custom image masks, increased maximum image resolution (supporting iPad Pro screen size), export hashtags to Instagram, new polygon masks with adjustable rounded corners, bug fixes (including crash when saving on iPad)

### 3.4 — 2015-07-31

Image Workspace for saving works in progress; new line style options; flip and rotate patterns; adjust line width for pattern masks; backup all libraries; 12 new mask shapes, native support for iPhone 6 resolutions, miscellaneous bug fixes and updates

### 3.3 — 2014-08-27

Save images in PNG format, adjust offset and scale in Instagram export, "Nearly Identical" Colors, Line masks, and new options for exporting color schemes and patterns to compatible apps.

### 3.2 — 2014-02-20

Many more fonts (both system and third party) to use when adding text to your artwork (or photos), a new option for selecting single character text masks, flip text, create unlabelled calendars, and bugs fixes

### 3.1 — 2013-12-19

new pattern templates, background images in the mask tool, editable pattern offsets (using 2 finger drag in pattern editor), optimized library loading, and miscellaneous bug fixes.

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All apps by Kevin Brain: https://appshunter.io/developer/583736033

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