# Fraksl vs Mandalas Drawing Studio

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mandalas Drawing Studio at every 6 weeks against Fraksl's every 12 months. Mandalas Drawing Studio also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 625). Fraksl's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fraksl sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Mandalas Drawing Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Fraksl against 4.7 for Mandalas Drawing Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Fraksl's written reviews are positive against 84% of Mandalas Drawing Studio's.

Fraksl ships an update every 12 months, Mandalas Drawing Studio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fraksl | Mandalas Drawing Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraksl/id1238167366/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandalas-drawing-studio/id1275783892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 625 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 84.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emiel Harmsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238167365) | [Marco Antônio Pompei](https://appshunter.io/developer/449480626) |

## What reviewers say

### Fraksl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraksl/id1238167366)

Explore and create mesmerizing fractal art with interactive touch controls. Apply various filters and mirrors, and even use your camera to generate unique visual patterns. Save, share, and export your creations in high resolution.

**Highlights:** Navigate fractal space with touch gestures, Apply filters and mirrors, Interact with fractals using phone camera, Record in-app videos, Export high-resolution images, Save fractals for later use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fraksl Subscription (monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Fraksl Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Mirror Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Filter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Save Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Sequences Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Capture Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Layers Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Modulators Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Drivers Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Seeds Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Fraksl Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Streaming Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| All Packs Bundle (upgrade from pro) | $34.99 | one-time |
| All Packs Bundle | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Mesmerizing visuals
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 💡 Endless creative potential
- 🤯 Mind-blowing effects
- 🎨 Beautiful fractals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring purchases
- 🔋 Overheating issues
- 🤕 Can cause eye strain
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feature crashes app on iOS 16
- Recording feature produces slow videos
- Saving high-res images not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode
- More color/shape options
- MIDI/audio integration
- Custom mirror editor
- Ability to import user photos


### Mandalas Drawing Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandalas-drawing-studio/id1275783892)

Create intricate mandala paintings with a simple virtual canvas. Enjoy a clean, modern interface designed to keep you focused on your creativity. Produce high-quality vector drawings with smooth zoom and sharp graphics, all without any advertisements.

**Highlights:** Create beautiful mandala paintings, Simple virtual canvas, High quality vector based drawings, Smooth zoom with sharp graphics, No ads for uninterrupted drawing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features Package | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 💯 Excellent for meditation
- 🎨 Allows creative expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- ✏️ Needs better line smoothing
- 🎨 Limited color/tool options in free version
- 💾 Difficulty saving/exporting designs
- 🔍 Zooming in could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues resulting in lost progress
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Difficulty accessing certain settings

**Requested features**

- Add a fill tool
- Improve undo/redo functionality
- Allow saving designs as vector files
- Provide more color customization options
- Enhance the zoom and panning capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fraksl free?

Fraksl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mandalas Drawing Studio free?

Mandalas Drawing Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fraksl or Mandalas Drawing Studio?

Fraksl is rated higher. Fraksl averages 4.8 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Mandalas Drawing Studio averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Fraksl or Mandalas Drawing Studio have ads?

Neither Fraksl nor Mandalas Drawing Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fraksl or Mandalas Drawing Studio?

Fraksl ships an update every 12 months, and Mandalas Drawing Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fraksl was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mandalas Drawing Studio on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*