# Prismatic: Color Gradients — Color and gradient backgrounds > Create custom solid and gradient backgrounds with transparency and retina optimization. (iPhone/iPad app by Colbey Chittenden.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismatic-color-gradients/id534935688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Colbey Chittenden](https://appshunter.io/developer/522528887) - Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-06-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismatic-color-gradients/id534935688/reviews.md ## What is Prismatic? Build a background and save it straight to your photo library. Start with a single solid color, or stack up as many colors as you like into a gradient and shape it however you want. Prismatic saves at your device's exact screen resolution, so what you make drops right into your wallpaper without cropping or scaling. FOUR GRADIENT STYLES • Linear — a straight ramp along any angle • Radial — rings out from a point you drag • Angular — a sweep around a center, like a color wheel • Wavy — a linear ramp bent into a wave, with depth and frequency you control Every style uses the same color list, so switching between them never loses your palette. PICK COLORS PRECISELY • Drag on a full saturation and brightness field, with hue and opacity sliders • Type an exact hex value on a keypad that only offers hex digits, so there's no wrong key to hit • Read out or set the exact RGB numbers whenever you want them • Per-color opacity, including fully transparent stops • Transparency is preserved in the saved PNG GRADIENTS WITH AS MANY COLORS AS YOU WANT • Add, delete, duplicate, and reorder color stops • Spread them evenly or place them by hand • Set the direction with a dial or one of eight one-tap presets SMOOTH, NOT BANDED Large gradients across only 256 shades per channel normally show visible stair-stepping. Prismatic renders in high precision and dithers on the way out, so what you save stays smooth even on a big screen. The preview and the exported file come out of the same renderer, so what you see is what lands in your library. SAVE WHERE YOU NEED IT • Your screen's native resolution by default • iPhone, iPad, square, HD, 4K, and 5K presets, or type your own size • Lossless PNG, saved to Photos or to Files Free, with no ads and no tracking. Prismatic doesn't collect anything about you. If it earns a spot on your home screen, there's an optional tip jar inside. ## Key features - Solid color backgrounds - Multi-shade gradient creation - Customizable color picker - Transparency per color - Retina display optimization - Save to photo album ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prismatic-color-gradients/id534935688/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Unique... Different than all the rest! *2020-10-18* It’s been many years... and yet still...this is the only app in the App Store that allows Multi-Gradients...meaning more than (x2) colors... you can literally add more colors...it makes for better gradients... allows users to blend, fade or transition more colors...allowing for a much deeper, more rich gradient. Developer please come back and update this app... update it for the current times. Willing to pay for an Update or an Upgrade. Although in its current form it’s still a Highly Recommended App... as it still works, at the time of this review on iOS 14.0.1... the iPhone 12 is just about to be released to the masses...many users would certainly use an app like this to match their widgets. If no update or upgrade was ever released...well I hope you found this review in-time...before the App got taken down due to incompatibility with the current iOS in the Future. ### 1/5 — No gradient *2018-03-13* Just one solid color no blending multiple colors. **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you are having issues. None of out test devices are displaying the issue you say you are seeing. Please email anapa.apps@gmail.com for more debugging steps and solutions. ### 2/5 — Well? *2016-02-18* I found it a bit difficult to figure out. No directions to speak of. Not user friendly at all. ### 5/5 — simple yet effective *2015-08-13* if what you want is a quick app just to make gradients with, this is basically perfect. the color selection is pretty neato. if there was an option to save the gradients as a square, id marry this app on the spot. ### 1/5 — Remove ads did not work. *2014-09-24* Remove ads did not work. ### 5/5 — Cool *2014-06-21* This is a great app! :) ### 2/5 — Kinda stupid *2014-04-07* Hard to use ### 3/5 — Good *2014-01-22* I wanted to try this out, and it turns out it actually isn't bad. If you aren't so much a logo or picture person for your background, then use a color or colors. This isn't a bad app, but I'm not keeping. It is too boring for my liking, but it might be perfect for you! Try it and you may love it! ### 5/5 — Super Useful *2013-11-16, version 1.1.4* I've always loved gradient wallpapers and now I can make my own. No more fussing trying to find something I like. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Great App! *2013-09-06* Simple, easy to use, no problems that I can see' ## Frequently asked questions about Prismatic ### What can I create with Prismatic? Prismatic allows you to create custom solid color backgrounds or multi-shade gradient backgrounds. You can select any color imaginable and add transparency to each color for unique designs. The app also optimizes images for retina displays. ### How do I use the color picker in Prismatic? The app features an easy-to-use color picker. You can move the color sliders to find your desired shades or add and remove gradient colors to achieve cooler effects. Transparency can be adjusted per color. ### Does Prismatic have ads? No, Prismatic does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases. ### What devices does Prismatic support? Prismatic is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was released on June 28, 2012, and its latest version is 1.2.0, last updated on September 8, 2016. ### What is the age rating for Prismatic? Prismatic has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is designed for creating simple background images. ### How often is Prismatic updated? The last update for Prismatic was on September 8, 2016, with version 1.2.0. While the app has not been updated recently, it remains functional for its intended purpose. ### Where can I get support for Prismatic? If you encounter any issues with Prismatic, you can submit an email to the support address provided by the developer. Diagnosing problems through app rating comments is not possible. ### What is the user sentiment for Prismatic? Based on the available data, Prismatic has a rating of 3.5 stars from 4 ratings. This suggests a mixed but generally positive reception from its limited user base. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-19 Prismatic is rebuilt from the ground up. • Ads are gone completely, along with all tracking. Nothing about you is collected. • Redesigned for current iPhone and iPad, and there's now a native Mac app. • Gradients render in high precision and are dithered on export, so large backgrounds no longer show banding. • New direction dial with eight one-tap presets. • Export at your screen's native resolution, common presets up to 5K, or any custom size. • Per-color opacity, saved as real transparency in the PNG. • Your gradient is remembered between launches. The old ad-removal purchase is retired — there are no ads left to remove. An optional tip jar has taken its place for anyone who wants to support the app. ### 1.2.0 — 2016-09-08 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Cleaned up some backend stuff. Fixed a few small bugs. ### 1.1.6 — 2014-10-08 Small bug fixes. Fixing a crash on some devices when removing ads. ### 1.1.5 — 2014-09-18 Bug Fixes ### 1.1.4 — 2013-09-08 Cleaning some stuff up behind the scenes Thanks for downloading the app! ## More apps by Colbey Chittenden - [Lexicon - Word Game Helper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lexicon-word-game-helper/id574598875) - [WXDashboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wxdashboard/id1489377359) All apps by Colbey Chittenden: https://appshunter.io/developer/522528887 ## Related topics [prismatic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/prismatic) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*