Hypotenuse vs Guernika
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hypotenuse
Explore the meditative art of geometry using Augmented Reality or your photo library. Construct polygons from basic shapes and discover the mathematical patterns in nature and the built world. Learn the language of geometry through interactive visual exploration.
- Augmented Reality geometry exploration
- Photo Library integration for geometric patterns
- Construct polygons from circles and lines
- Discover geometric patterns in nature
- Learn about mathematical language of the universe
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Discover the relaxing and meditative art of geometry with Hypotenuse and experience the mysterious mathematical language of the universe. With the same simple rules of compass and straightedge, you can now explore the geometric patterns found in nature and in our built environment using Augmented Reality and/or images from your Photo Library. Learn how to construct polygons from just circles and lines; from the triangle to the twelve-sided dodecagon. Geometry is everywhere! Hypotenuse helps you find it.
Guernika
Generate unique images from text prompts, create image variations, and perform inpainting for seamless edits. Leverage advanced AI models and CoreML for fast, efficient image creation and manipulation on your Mac.
- Text-to-image generation
- Image variation creation
- Inpainting for image editing
- Utilizes Stable Diffusion models
- Optimized with CoreML for Mac hardware
- Fast and efficient processing
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Guernika is the ultimate tool for generating stunning images based on text prompts, creating variations of initial images, and inpainting images. With Guernika, you can easily create high-quality, unique images using state-of-the-art Stable Diffusion models. Load your favorite model, provide a text prompt and let Guernika do the rest. Additionally, you can use Guernika to generate variations of an initial image, giving you endless creative possibilities. And when you need to update or repair an image, Guernika's inpainting feature allows you to seamlessly blend the changes into the rest of the image. Guernika utilizes CoreML to fully take advantage of your Mac's hardware. This allows for faster and more efficient processing, resulting in smoother and more seamless performance. So not only will you be able to create beautiful images with ease, you'll be able to do so with lightning-fast speed. Whether you're a professional artist or just looking for a fun new way to create and edit images, Guernika has something for everyone. Download it now and start exploring your creative potential!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hypotenuse at 5.0 against Guernika's 4.3. Hypotenuse also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Guernika's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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
Hypotenuse costs $2.99 and Guernika $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hypotenuse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guernika has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hypotenuse's written reviews are positive against 33% of Guernika's.
Hypotenuse ships an update every 6 weeks, Guernika every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hypotenuse | Guernika |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #144 — better | #193 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | James Gilmartin | Guillermo Cique |
Customer experience
Hypotenuse
Guernika
In-app purchases
Hypotenuse
No in-app purchases
Guernika
No in-app purchases
