Comparison

Fractal Generator vs Drawing with Math

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

Head to head
About

Fractal Generator

Explore the beauty of mathematics by creating intricate fractals. Design them using traditional mathematical methods or a visual drag-and-drop builder. Learn, experiment, and export high-resolution images of your mathematical art.

Highlights
  • Create fractals analytically
  • Visual drag-and-drop fractal builder
  • Learn fractal mathematics
  • Experiment with transformations
  • Export high-resolution images
  • Built-in tutorial
Features
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Fractal Generator Explore the beauty of mathematics through fractals. Fractal Generator lets you create Iterated Function System (IFS) fractals using both traditional mathematical methods and a new visual, drag-and-drop builder. Whether you’re learning linear transformations, teaching fractals in the classroom, or simply experimenting with mathematical art, the app makes fractals approachable and rewarding to explore. Create Fractals Analytically • Build fractals using classic affine transformation coefficients • Enter and edit values directly • Render self-similar fractals in real time Fractals are generated from systems of equations that describe how points are transformed. These systems can be solved using substitution, elimination, or matrices, making the app a natural companion for algebra and linear algebra coursework. New in Version 2.0 — Visual Fractal Builder Design fractals visually by placing and manipulating shapes on a grid. The visual builder converts geometric transformations into the underlying mathematical coefficients automatically, allowing you to: • Experiment without starting from equations • See how transformations affect the final fractal • Better understand how IFS systems are constructed This makes fractals more intuitive, especially for visual learners. Learn, Experiment, and Explore • Recreate classic fractals included in the app • Modify existing systems or create your own • Watch a built-in tutorial explaining how the math behind fractals works Export and Share • Export high-resolution images • Optional transparent backgrounds for PNG export • Save to Photos or share your creations easily Fractal Generator Pro Unlock the full experience with a one-time Pro upgrade: • All fractal collections • Visual drag-and-drop builder • Advanced export options No subscriptions. No accounts. No tracking. If you previously purchased any fractal pack, restoring purchases automatically unlocks Pro. Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Support: support@lightbulblearninglogic.com Privacy Policy: https://lightbulblearninglogic.com/privacy-policy/

About

Drawing with Math

This app offers vector and pixel art editors with tools for free drawing, shapes, and function plotting. It allows for linear transformations of images using matrices, eigenvalues, and rotations, alongside pixel image compression.

Highlights
  • Vector and pixel art editors
  • Free drawing and shape tools
  • Function plotting (Cartesian, polar, parametric)
  • Linear image transformations (matrix, rotation)
  • Pixel image compression
  • Editable greeting cards
Features
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Our “Drawing with Math (Vector and Pixel Art)” app combines two main components: * uniquely versatile image editors, * various methods of linear transformations of both user-entered and system images. Image editors are available in vector and pixelated forms. The editors offer such options as: * free drawing, * entry of all standard shapes, * entry of regular Cartesian, polar, or parametric function into image editor. List of several visually appealing functions is provided. The App stores 10 most recent user entries for each type. Vector images can be linearly transformed in a variety of user-defined ways: * 2x2 matrix, * eigenvalues and eigenvectors, * rotation by degree, * reflection across a given vector. Pixelated images can be compressed by segments to user-selected rank. Mathematical context for the above is provided, whenever possible. Explanation of image compression algorithms requires significant understanding of Linear Algebra, and is available in our “Matrix Solver Step by Step” app. Several bonus images with animations and editable greeting cards are also available. Suggestions and any other feedback are welcome! Write to us at graphmath@aol.com.

Screenshots

Fractal Generator4 screens
Drawing with Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drawing with Math at 100% against Fractal Generator's 60%. Drawing with Math also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Fractal Generator's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, 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. Fractal Generator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Drawing with Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drawing with Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Fractal Generator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drawing with Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fractal Generator ships an update every 3 months, Drawing with Math fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fractal Generator versus Drawing with Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractal GeneratorDrawing with Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell ThormanYuri Morozov

Customer experience

Fractal Generator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Drawing with Math

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Fractal Generator

One-time5
  • Leaf Collection$0.99
  • Snowflake Collection$0.99
  • Arrow Collection$0.99
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  • Spiral Collection$0.99
  • Fractal Generator Pro$2.99
None

Drawing with Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fractal Generator free?
Fractal Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing with Math free?
Drawing with Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fractal Generator or Drawing with Math?
Drawing with Math is rated higher. Fractal Generator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Drawing with Math averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Fractal Generator or Drawing with Math have ads?
Neither Fractal Generator nor Drawing with Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fractal Generator or Drawing with Math?
Fractal Generator ships an update every 3 months, and Drawing with Math fortnightly. Most recently, Fractal Generator was updated on September 4, 2026 and Drawing with Math on September 19, 2026.

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