Comparison

Spirograph Maker vs ICOM CI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spirograph Maker

Easily create intricate spirograph patterns by adjusting gear size and pen color. Explore a variety of designs with this intuitive drawing application.

Highlights
  • Easy spirograph creation
  • Adjustable gear size
  • Customizable pen color
  • Draw various figures
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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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 a flat ellipse, or a sharply pointed triangle or teardrop. 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.

About

ICOM CI

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【重要:必ずお読みください】 本アプリのご利用には、別途専用の「BLEアダプタ(ハードウェア)」が必要です。アプリ単体では機能しませんのでご注意ください。 ■ 概要 このアプリは、アイコム製アマチュア無線機のCI-V端子に接続されたBluetooth Low Energy (BLE) アダプタを経由して、無線機のPTT制御やCWのメッセージ送信などをスマートフォンからワイヤレスでコントロールするためのツールです。 ■ 主な機能 ・ PTTのON/OFF ・ CWメッセージ(M1〜M8)送信 ■ 対応機種 動作確認済み機種: ・ IC-7300 ・ IC-9700 ※CI-Vコマンド体系が共通している他のアイコム製無線機でも動作する可能性がありますが、すべての機種での動作を保証するものではありません。 ■ 必要なハードウェアについて 本アプリは、以下のブログ記事で紹介している「CI-V BLEアダプタ」を無線機に接続して通信を行います。 https://www.jh1lhv.tokyo/archive/category/ICOM_CI-V_Controller ■ 免責事項 ・ 本アプリはJH1LHV個人が開発したものであり、アイコム株式会社様とは一切関係ありません。

Screenshots

Spirograph Maker4 screens
ICOM CI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ICOM CI at none against Spirograph Maker's 1. ICOM CI also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spirograph Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ICOM CI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spirograph Maker versus ICOM CI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpirograph MakerICOM CI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKYWorksKeiya Chiba

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spirograph Maker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

ICOM CI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spirograph Maker free?
Spirograph Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ICOM CI free?
ICOM CI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spirograph Maker or ICOM CI have ads?
Spirograph Maker shows ads; ICOM CI does not.

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