Patterns vs MaterialScan+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Patterns
Create custom repeating patterns with adjustable colors and saturation. This powerful generator offers extensive customization for unique visual designs.
- Generate repeating patterns
- Adjust colors
- Control saturation
- Customizable components
- Powerful generator
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A program for generating repeating patterns. The program allows you to generate a variety of patterns, and most importantly, the entire generation allows you to make adjustments, both in colors and in the saturation of the pattern components. This is the most powerful generator at the moment. https://static.macflash.ru/PRIVACY_POLICY_EN https://static.macflash.ru/TERMS_OF_USE_EN
MaterialScan+
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Snap a photo — instantly know what material it is and how to recycle it. AI MATERIAL RECOGNITION Photograph or select any item and AI identifies the material type (plastic, metal, glass, paper, etc.) and detects plastic recycling numbers 1–7. RECYCLING GUIDE Get clear disposal instructions for each material based on recycling best practices, so you always make the eco-friendly choice. MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE BASE Browse six major material categories with detailed information on properties, uses and recyclability, including all plastic resin codes. SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved automatically so you can review past results anytime. ECO TIPS Each result includes a circular economy fact — learn how materials are reborn through recycling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaterialScan+ at none against Patterns's 1. 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
Both are free to download. Patterns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MaterialScan+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Patterns | MaterialScan+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | macflash.ru | Chiyuan Chen |
In-app purchases
Patterns
- Premium unlimited$4.99
MaterialScan+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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