# Spirograph Maker — Math Becomes Mesmerizing Art

> App for creating spirograph art by changing gear size and pen color. (iPhone/iPad app by KYWorks.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirograph-maker/id1192996801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KYWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/438033904)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirograph-maker/id1192996801/reviews.md

## What is Spirograph Maker?

Create mesmerizing geometric art with a single tap.
Released in 2017 with over 110,000 downloads — a math-meets-art tool refined over 9 years.

Spirograph Maker turns the timeless mechanical drawing toy into a digital playground for your iPhone and iPad. Choose your gears, pick your colors, and watch hypnotic patterns bloom across the screen — no drawing skill required.

WHERE MATH MEETS ART
The patterns Spirograph creates aren't accidents — they're governed by GCD/LCM and parametric equations. Watch how the lobe count is determined by n/gcd(n,m), see hypotrochoids and epitrochoids come alive on your screen. A visual companion for middle-school number theory and high-school parametric curves. Whether you're a curious learner, a math enthusiast, or just love beautiful patterns, this is where math becomes mesmerizing.

In 2022, this app was acknowledged in an academic paper on algebraic combinatorics — the smoothness criteria for Positroid varieties (Billey & Weaver, arXiv:2207.06508). From a child's toy to cutting-edge mathematical research — that's how deep these patterns go.

FOUR GEAR SHAPES
Not just circles. Draw with ellipse, rounded triangle (a curve of constant width), and teardrop gears too. Change the gear's shape and the symmetry of the pattern changes with it: circles stay regular, ellipses stretch, triangles beat in threes, teardrops curve organically. A strength slider tunes each shape continuously — from nearly circular to sharply pointed.

KEY FEATURES
- Auto-draw mode: tap once and beautiful patterns appear on their own
- Custom color palette with gradient mode for endless combinations
- Adjustable gear shapes and sizes: circle / ellipse / rounded triangle / teardrop, plus tooth count
- Save your creations directly to your Photo Library
- Share to Instagram, Facebook, or anywhere
- Full iPad support — a bigger canvas for finer detail
- Light and Dark mode

WHY SPIROGRAPH MAKER
- A meditative break from a busy day — without leaving your phone
- A visual bridge between middle-school math and university geometry
- Inspired by the classic Spirograph toy, reimagined for modern iOS
- Perfect for parents, students, artists, and math enthusiasts
- Works offline, anywhere

PERFECT FOR
- Winding down before bed
- Sparking creativity with kids
- A short math meditation anytime
- Making one-of-a-kind wallpapers
- Sharing unique art on Instagram
- A short, calm focus break during your day

In Japan, downloads notably spike around the start of new school terms and summer breaks — pointing to a growing use as a learning companion.

Pull out your phone, tap once, and watch sacred geometry unfold. Whether you're a designer, a doodler, a student, or just love beautiful patterns, Spirograph Maker is the simplest way to make art that mesmerizes.

Free to download. Optional ad-free upgrade available.

## Key features

- Easy spirograph creation
- Adjustable gear size
- Customizable pen color
- Draw various figures
- Intuitive interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirograph-maker/id1192996801/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Meh

*2026-03-06*

Not great

### 5/5 — Better than the actual Spirograph

*2025-02-09*

Free from the physical limitations of pens and paper. Extreme precision that’s just not possible with an actual spirograph set achieved can is.

### 1/5 — Don't

*2023-04-24, version 2.5.0*

Don't even bother with this app. Terrible to use, can’t change colour, two options, uncontrollable.

### 5/5 — Love this App!

*2022-10-25, version 2.4.2*

Great app, very relaxing and very diverse with the patterns that can be created. Ads at the bottom of the screen, but totally unobtrusive. The occasional unexpected close and loss of history, but only after a long time of layering patterns up.

Update: 

The new features offer a great level of diversity, I have drawn over 30,000 mandala using this software now, each one different to the last

### 3/5 — Very cute

*2022-02-10*

This is very cute and super simple to use.  But I wish the ad bar would go away. Maybe make it a paid upgrade.

### 5/5 — Just Like I Remember As A Kid

*2020-08-24*

Simple, easy to use.  Easier than I remember to keep the wheel on track and change things up than in the physical version.

### 4/5 — Simple and useful

*2019-11-10*

Easy to use and, with a bit of experimentation and math, you can get exactly the shape & number of points you want. It would be even better if it exported vector graphics.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2019-08-01*

Draws perfect spirograph’s.  No lag on mine.  Maybe that other guy needs a better phone.  Unlimited colors, & I don’t have to worry about the pen popping out of the hole, and messing up the design like when I was a kid.  
Perfect app, I love it

### 5/5 — いい感じ

*2019-07-23*

歯車の形を増やして欲しいです！

### 5/5 — Grate

*2019-05-22, version 1.5.2*

For a free app you can do quite a lot in it, good for kids to play with

## Frequently asked questions about Spirograph Maker

### What is Spirograph Maker?

Spirograph Maker is an entertainment application that allows users to easily create spirograph patterns. You can draw various figures by changing the size of the gear and the color of the pen.

### Is Spirograph Maker free to download?

Yes, Spirograph Maker is available for free download. It also includes in-app purchases and advertisements.

### What devices does Spirograph Maker support?

Spirograph Maker is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Spirograph Maker?

Spirograph Maker has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Spirograph Maker updated?

The latest version, 2.5.3, was released on September 12, 2024. The app was initially released on April 11, 2017, indicating regular updates.

### What is the user rating for Spirograph Maker?

Spirograph Maker has a rating of 4.4 stars from 70 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment.

### Can I customize the patterns in Spirograph Maker?

Yes, you can customize the patterns by changing the size of the gear and the color of the pen to draw various figures.

### Does Spirograph Maker offer offline play?

The provided data does not specify whether Spirograph Maker offers offline play. However, its function as a drawing tool suggests it may not require a constant internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.0 — 2026-08-30

- Added a new gear shape: Teardrop. Draw patterns with teardrop-shaped gears, in addition to Circle, Ellipse, and Triangle.

Thank you for using Spirograph Maker.

### 2.6.2 — 2026-08-07

- Fixed an issue that could cause the app to quit when opening the gear, hole, or color settings screen.

Thank you for using Spirograph Maker.

### 2.6.1 — 2026-07-18

- Improved the feedback form. You can now optionally add your email address so we can follow up on your report.
- Minor bug fixes.

Thank you for using Spirograph Maker.

### 2.6.0 — 2026-06-29

New gear shapes have arrived!

- Draw with Ellipse and Triangle gears.
- Shaped gears now support free teeth counts, plus a Shape strength control (Ellipse flatness / Triangle roundness).

Discover a whole new world of geometric patterns.

### 2.5.6 — 2026-06-13

Minor improvements and internal optimizations.

Keep creating beautiful patterns!

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