# PolyGen - Create Polygon Art

> App for creating low poly art with automatic generation and manual editing. (iPhone/iPad app by Bartlomiej Niemtur.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygen-create-polygon-art/id896479944 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bartlomiej Niemtur](https://appshunter.io/developer/873021586)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 83 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygen-create-polygon-art/id896479944/reviews.md

## What is PolyGen?

PolyGen is the app for “low poly” art. It lets you generate crystal patterns automatically or manually by hand. 

 Sometimes, apps don’t give you many options to play with, thus limiting your creativity. Because of this, we’re getting accustomed to picking predefined wallpapers or using the same old filters. If only there was a tool that would let you create pretty designs by yourself effortlessly... 

 Enter PolyGen, the app that lets everybody be an artist. 

 With PolyGen you can: 
 - Generate endless amount of polygon patterns 
 - Pick your colours, sizes, contrast and more 
 - Create beautiful abstract art 
 - And convert photos to geometric art too 
 - Switch to the editor and place points by yourself 
 - Use the pattern as your smartphone wallpaper 
 - Or generate avatars, social media backgrounds, and more 

 Some of the reviews: 

 TUAW: PolyGen is a useful app which gives your iOS home and lock screens a look you can constantly freshen up. 

 JC7133: I've been looking for an app like this for a while. The amount of customization (a massive amount) is so great. 

 Cyberspace: Love the fact that it supports desktop screen sizes. No more scouring the web for abstract wallpapers! 

 PolyGen features simple, useful solutions wrapped in an easy-to-use interface.  You can generate new polygon patterns with one simple tap. If you wish, you can control the process and it’s easy to “lock” your favourite attributes too. Editing vertices of shapes is also simple: tap to create one or tap on an existing one to delete it. 

 PolyGen patterns are ready to be used as mobile or desktop wallpapers, avatars, or social media backgrounds. Users have shared them on art portals and added them as illustrations to blog posts and social media. The patterns vary from colourful to calm, from simple to intricate, from abstract to photorealistic. 

 What pattern are you going to create?

## Key features

- Automatic polygon pattern generation
- Manual point placement editor
- Customizable colors and sizes
- Convert photos to geometric art
- Create avatars and social media backgrounds
- Use as mobile or desktop wallpaper

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | Free | one-time |
| Color Picker | Free | one-time |
| SVG Export | Free | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | Free | one-time |
| All Color Effects | Free | one-time |
| All Point Distribution Styles | Free | one-time |


## What do users think of PolyGen?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✨ Creates stunning low-poly art
- 🎨 Full control over polygon dreams
- 💡 Innovative concept for wallpapers
- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🖼️ Makes gorgeous photos
- 🌟 Great for unique artwork
- 🚀 Fast and cool on iPad
- 💯 Highly recommended app
- 🤩 Remarkable transformation of images
- 👍 Great for custom wallpapers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🚫 Cannot save or export designs
- 💸 In-app purchases required for basic features
- ❌ Broken functionality
- 📷 Camera not working
- 🖼️ Galleries blank
- ⚠️ Suspicious photo permissions
- 🪲 App not updated for newer phones
- 😵‍💫 Over promised and under delivered
- 📉 Decreased desire to use due to IAPs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot see what I'm working on
- App crashes when changing points
- App crashes and work is not saved
- Won't let me export files
- Cannot save results
- Purchased but unable to save
- Cannot save artwork or do color customization
- Cannot export image
- Not possible on iPhone to save pictures
- Export crashes

**Most requested features**

- Fix save/export functionality
- Add a save feature for progress
- Implement custom resolutions
- Allow landscape mode
- Add layer option
- Improve user interface
- More control over shapes and colors
- Add dark mode option
- Ability to save progress
- Custom resolutions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 83)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polygen-create-polygon-art/id896479944/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Polygon Creations At Hand: Finally Updated!

*2026-03-30, version 6.0.14*

The best app that gives you full control over all the meshy goodness of your polygon dreams, Amen. Well worth paying for!!

### 5/5 — Polygon Creations At Hand: Finally Updated

*2025-12-20*

The best app that gives you full control over all the meshy goodness of your polygon dreams, Amen.

### 1/5 — It’s broken

*2022-03-18, version 5.0.0*

I can’t actually see what I’m working on, kinda defeating the point of this app.

### 2/5 — I CANT SEE THE PHOTOS ON APP

*2022-01-28, version 5.0.0*

I can’t see the photos in the app, so I’m blindly editing it I only see what I get after I save the photo. Very unhelpful

### 3/5 — 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

*2021-10-02, version 5.0.0*

Please fix to work on  M1 iPad Pro and maybe landscape mode would be nice to

### 1/5 — Suspicious App

*2021-02-03, version 5.0.0*

This app hasn’t even been updated for (somewhat) newer phones? I have an iPhone X and this app isn’t updated for my screen size. Additionally, it doesn’t ask for specific photo permissions - it just accesses your entire library of photos. Highly suspicious, I do not recommend!!

### 1/5 — Over promised and under delivered.

*2021-02-02, version 5.0.0*

Have to buy each special feature. 
Can’t download pics. 
VERY limited options.

### 4/5 — Amazing! But

*2020-11-07, version 5.0.0*

This is a great app and it’s quite relaxing, I however can’t change the points as the app crashes. A save feature would also be good (And custom size). Thanks!

### 4/5 — Good

*2020-10-14, version 5.0.0*

It works really cool but sometimes it crashes and the one I’m working on doesn’t save but not always

### 4/5 — Any chance of an update?

*2020-06-08, version 5.0.0*

I love the possibilities of this app but have noticed it hasn’t been touched for a few years. I get halfway through editing a photo and it crashes. When I can finish them, I absolutely love it. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about PolyGen

### What is PolyGen?

PolyGen is an application designed for creating 'low poly' art. It allows users to generate crystal patterns automatically or to manually design them by placing points. The app aims to empower users to create their own unique digital art effortlessly.

### What are the key features of PolyGen?

Key features include the ability to generate an endless amount of polygon patterns, customize colors and sizes, convert photos into geometric art, and manually edit vertices. Users can also use the generated patterns as wallpapers or for social media backgrounds and avatars.

### How much does PolyGen cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core functionality for free, with options to purchase additional features or content if desired.

### What can I use the generated art for?

The polygon patterns created with PolyGen are versatile. They can be used as mobile or desktop wallpapers, avatars for social media profiles, backgrounds for social media posts, or as illustrations for blog posts and other online content.

### Is PolyGen easy to use?

Yes, PolyGen features a simple and user-friendly interface. Generating new patterns can be done with a single tap, and manual editing of vertices is straightforward, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.14 — 2025-12-16

Updated the app to run on latest iOS versions and devices.
Removed third party integrations that stopped working (iAd, Patternoid)
No changes to core features of the app, this is still PolyGen that we all know and love.

### 5.0.0 — 2015-08-30

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

* Instant preview
* More Color Effects
* Color Effects can now be applied to photo-based patterns
* New feature: Point Distribution Styles
* You can now edit pattern attributes without losing current points
* Publishing patterns on patternoid.com
* Text input for Color Picker
* UI improvements

### 4.4.8 — 2015-08-05

* Larger handlers for sorting the list of colors. Reordering colours is now easier.
* Improved "Language Options", made changing language and sending translations more intuitive.
* The "Special Thanks" section dedicated to users who helped translate PolyGen is now more visible.
* New translations for: Dutch, German, Spanish, Swedish.
* Fixed iOS 7 bug.

### 4.3.6 — 2015-06-24

- iOS 8.3 "grey screen" bug fixed
- More colors: you can now build patterns with up to 9 shades
- And you can drag colors in the list to reorder them easily
- Color Picker
- SVG Export
- Removed "Color Dynamics", but added "Color Effects" with more diverse results
- Prettier UI, bigger lists, larger icons
- Translations
- Lots of bug fixes

### 4.3.4 — 2015-06-23

Warning, does not work on iOS 8.3! I'm already preparing a fix :-)

- More colors: you can now build patterns with up to 9 shades
- And you can drag colors in the list to reorder them easily
- Color Picker
- SVG Export
- Removed "Color Dynamics", but added "Color Effects" with more diverse results
- Prettier UI, bigger lists, larger icons
- Translations
- Lots of bug fixes

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All apps by Bartlomiej Niemtur: https://appshunter.io/developer/873021586

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