Comparison

Geometrica vs Symmetry Painter

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

Head to head
About

Geometrica

This drawing app empowers tattoo artists with advanced symmetry and pattern-making tools. Create intricate designs with rotation, repetition, and gradient effects. It also offers specialized drawing tools like markers, straight lines, and customizable dotwork.

Highlights
  • Rotation effect (mandala maker)
  • Repeat effect for patterns
  • Polar repeat with spiral option
  • Wallpaper effect for full page patterns
  • Gradient thickness for lines
  • Customizable marker tool
  • Dotwork tool with adjustable settings
Features
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Geometrica is the first drawing app made for tattooers, by a tattooer. Second generation tattooer and geometric/dotwork pioneer, Cory Ferguson, has built on 30 years in the industry to create a way for tattooers to push their geometric drawing to the next level. Even though we're focused on the needs of tattoo artists and solving problems specific to their workflow, we have been pleasantly surprised to learn that artists from many different disciplines have become fans of Geometrica. From quilters, to illustrators, to tattoo veterans, the power of this fun to use app is undeniable. [ SYMMETRY AND PATTERN MAKING FEATURES ] Combine and use these simultaneously: ROTATION EFFECT - AKA the mandala maker. Other apps may have this, but not like ours. With Geometrica your mandala can be a maximum of 200 mirrored segments (so technically 400 segments!). REPEAT EFFECT - Multiplies your drawing and repeats it in a row formation to create a “band” of pattern either vertically or horizontally. POLAR REPEAT - Combines with the rotation effect to repeat your drawing in rows of concentric circles that get smaller towards the center. Toggle on curve to draw in spirals. That’s right, your drawing curves out in any number of spirals! WALLPAPER EFFECT - We took all known symmetry groups used to make full page patterns, and figured out a way to vastly expand them to make them customizable. GRADIENT THICKNESS - Lines increase from thin to thick on the canvas in the direction that you choose, top to bottom, outward in a circular, left to right in multiple rows. There are dozens of options! Combine it with any of the above symmetry tools for a drawing experience you have to see to believe. [ DRAWING TOOLS ] Here’s just a couple of our favourites: MARKER TOOL - The main drawing tool in the app can be customized in many ways, by turning various functions on. These include tapers, a whip shading option, and a “rope stabilizer” that helps draw the smoothest curves. STRAIGHT LINE TOOL - Hold the Pencil on screen to draw straight lines. Works well with symmetry effects for sharp, industrial images and unexpected designs. Enable its "continuous" option for a unique drawing experience. DOTWORK TOOL - We couldn’t release a Cory Ferguson app without a dotwork tool, so we made the most customizable version of pointillism shading we could think of. Change the dot size, density, the brush size, randomize the size of the dots. Personalize it to suit your taste. [ FOR PROFESSIONAL TATTOOERS ] - Keep your work organized with folders in the Gallery section. - Convert To Lines function turns any image into a line drawing with one click, then you can fine tune the image from there. - Adjustable grids can be turned on in the background such as square, hexagon or isometric. - Snap Menu allows the straight line tool to "snap" to points on the grid, or place your symmetry tool at the exact centre of your drawing after you’ve moved it. Rotate layers in 5 degree increments when transforming. - Printing features that EVERY tattooer needs. Print drawings at ANY size! Want a tattoo to measure 28” tall? Enter those numbers into our print system and the app will break the image up into as many pages as needed, and you’re ready to stencil. No more resizing on the photocopier! Various image adjustment tools to make sure you get the cleanest, most accurate stencils. - Monthly Patterns. Each month you get 6 patterns that show off the possibilities of what Geometrica can do. You are free to make use of them however you wish. [ SUBSCRIPTION ] Because Geometrica is focused on a small niche market of working tattoo professionals, it requires a subscription. After the 14 day free trial period ends, the subscription equals approximately 11.50 USD per month when you sign up for the full year. An investment in yourself that is certain to level up your geometric tattooing. Privacy Policy: http://geometri.ca/privacy Terms of Use: http://geometri.ca/tou

About

Symmetry Painter

This drawing app lets kids and adults create colorful art with mirrored strokes and fun effects. Easily paint with emojis, use a spray brush, and adjust brush settings. Save your masterpieces or paint on existing photos.

Highlights
  • Symmetric drawing modes
  • Rainbow color shifting
  • Spray brush effect
  • Emoji painting
  • Adjustable brush settings
  • Photo import for painting
  • Save and gallery
Features
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Symmetry Painter – Let Your Imagination Reflect! Unleash your creativity in the most colorful way! Symmetry Painter is a joyful and easy-to-use drawing app made especially for kids. Whether you're doodling a rainbow, spraying colors like a graffiti artist, or painting on your favorite emoji – every tap is a splash of fun! Made for Kids (and loved by grown-ups too!) No ads, no in-app purchases – just pure imagination and playful painting. Designed to work great on iPhone and iPad, and it’s even more fun with an Apple Pencil! Key Features: - Symmetric Drawing – Mirror your strokes vertically, horizontally, or both. Watch your artwork reflect as you paint! - Rainbow Mode – Paint with magical shifting colors that swirl across the canvas. - Spray Brush – Try a fun spray effect that feels like real digital graffiti! - Eraser Tool – Fix little mistakes easily. - Adjust Everything – Play with brush thickness, opacity, and softness (falloff). - Emoji Fun – Choose any emoji to paint on – big and bold, right on your canvas! - Color Picker – Pick your favorite colors or explore the full palette. - Background Fill – Fill the canvas with any color you like before you begin! - Save & Gallery – Save your creations and view them in a fun little gallery. - Import Photos – Want to paint on a picture? You can do that too! - Undo – No worries if something goes wrong – just tap undo. - Reset – Start fresh with a clean canvas anytime. Whether you're a tiny artist or just love to doodle, Symmetry Painter is your canvas of endless possibilities. Grab your colors, pick your style, and start creating!

Screenshots

Geometrica4 screens
Symmetry Painter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Geometrica at Free against Symmetry Painter's $0.99. Geometrica also leads on ratings volume (577 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). Symmetry Painter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

Geometrica is free to download; Symmetry Painter costs $0.99 up front. Geometrica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Symmetry Painter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Symmetry Painter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometrica has 577 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geometrica ships an update every 3 months, Symmetry Painter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Geometrica versus Symmetry Painter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeometricaSymmetry Painter
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (577 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings577 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTattooLoyal Inc.Philippe Zay

Customer experience

Geometrica

All ratings577 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative53.5%

Symmetry Painter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Geometrica

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues (expired, failed to load)
  • Disappearing layers/work
  • Inconsistent color handling
  • Freezing/crashing on certain actions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Higher resolution export option
  • Repeated spiral pattern tool
  • Color picker improvements
  • Selection/layer management tools
  • Offline access

Symmetry Painter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Geometrica

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$139.991 Year
None

Symmetry Painter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Geometrica free?
Geometrica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Symmetry Painter free?
Symmetry Painter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Geometrica or Symmetry Painter?
Symmetry Painter is rated higher. Geometrica averages 4.4 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Symmetry Painter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Geometrica or Symmetry Painter have ads?
Neither Geometrica nor Symmetry Painter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Geometrica or Symmetry Painter?
Geometrica ships an update every 3 months, and Symmetry Painter every 8 months. Most recently, Geometrica was updated on October 20, 2026 and Symmetry Painter on October 8, 2026.

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