# Geometrica vs Symmetry Painter

The clearest difference is price: Geometrica at Free against Symmetry Painter's $0.99. Geometrica also leads on ratings volume (585 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.

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.

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 585 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Geometrica ships an update every 3 months, Symmetry Painter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Geometrica | Symmetry Painter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometrica/id1465747221/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symmetry-painter/id6744360164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **585** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TattooLoyal Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465747220) | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) |

## What reviewers say

### Geometrica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometrica/id1465747221)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best drawing app available
- 🚀 Makes workflow much easier
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Powerful symmetry tools
- 👍 Great for geometric/mandala art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Losing work due to issues
- 🔒 Can't try before subscribing

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Symmetry Painter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symmetry-painter/id6744360164)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 585 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 23, 2026 and Symmetry Painter on October 8, 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.*