Comparison

Abstractor vs Radiart

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

Head to head
About

Abstractor

This drawing app uses generative magic and dynamic flow brushes to create unique, animated artwork. Explore infinite possibilities with brushes that respond to your gestures, imported images, and algorithmic patterns.

Highlights
  • Generative flow brushes
  • Image-driven velocity maps
  • Algorithmic particle behavior
  • Color shifting based on stroke
  • Layer support
  • Color source layers
Features
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ABSTRACTOR: PAINT WITH GENERATIVE MAGIC Unleash your vision with Abstractor, a poetic drawing app for iPad and iPhone, crafted for artist explorers and playful creators. Paint with infinite possibilities, where every stroke pulses with generative magic. FLOW BRUSHES: THE HEART OF CREATION Dive into the soul of Abstractor with flow brushes, where particles swirl like living liquids, leaving hypnotic trails across your canvas. These dynamic tools respond to three unique velocity maps: • Stroke Paths: Your gestures carve flowing rivers, guiding particles along vibrant trails. • Image-Driven Flow: Import an image to shape a velocity field, infusing brushes with textured, directional energy. • Algorithmic Soul: Add generated noise or patterns to give particles a distinct character—turbulent storms or gentle ripples. Tune particle behaviors in real time, sculpting their essence like a visual composer. Blend these maps to create mesmerizing, emergent patterns that surprise and inspire, making every stroke a performance. Colors shift with stroke angle, pressure, or speed, weaving emotion into every line. Use familiar layers or bind tools to them for tailored magic. Paint over a color source layer, pulling hues from imported images to craft radiant distortions—flow brushes shine here, warping visuals into dreamlike abstractions. Abstractor is your canvas for boundless wonder. Download now and let your art flow eternal.

About

Radiart

Create intricate radial symmetry art with this intuitive drawing tool. Choose from various reflection and symmetry options, multiple pen types, and custom color palettes. Manage layers and easily share your creations.

Highlights
  • Radial symmetry drawing
  • Reflection and symmetry options
  • Pen, shape, and fill tools
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Layer management
  • Screenshot sharing
Features
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Radiart is a simple radial symmetry drawing app: - Choose reflection and symmetry options. - Select from three pen options: pen, shape, and fill to center. - Choose from pre-existing palettes or choose your own colors. - Re-order, hide, and delete layers. - Take a screenshot to share or use as a background. - No ads or in-app purchases

Screenshots

Abstractor4 screens
Radiart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Abstractor at 5.0 against Radiart's 4.0. Abstractor also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). Radiart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Abstractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Radiart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Abstractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Abstractor's written reviews are positive against 50% of Radiart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abstractor ships an update every 5 days, Radiart weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Abstractor versus Radiart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbstractorRadiart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersuperdiagonalTyler Dawson

Customer experience

Abstractor

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Radiart

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Abstractor

Subscriptions2
  • All Access · 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium · 1 Year14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • All-Access$9.99
None

Radiart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abstractor free?
Abstractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Radiart free?
Radiart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Abstractor or Radiart?
Abstractor is rated higher. Abstractor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Radiart averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Abstractor or Radiart have ads?
Neither Abstractor nor Radiart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abstractor or Radiart?
Abstractor ships an update every 5 days, and Radiart weekly. Most recently, Abstractor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Radiart on October 21, 2026.

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