Comparison

Abstractor 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

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

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

Abstractor4 screens
Symmetry Painter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Abstractor at Free against Symmetry Painter's $0.99. Abstractor also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Symmetry Painter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On rating, 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

Abstractor is free to download; Symmetry Painter costs $0.99 up front. Abstractor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Symmetry Painter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Abstractor against 5.0 for Symmetry Painter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abstractor has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abstractor ships an update every 5 days, Symmetry Painter every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Abstractor versus Symmetry Painter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbstractorSymmetry Painter
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersuperdiagonalPhilippe Zay

Customer experience

Abstractor

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

Symmetry Painter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Symmetry Painter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abstractor free?
Abstractor 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, Abstractor or Symmetry Painter?
Abstractor and Symmetry Painter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Abstractor or Symmetry Painter have ads?
Neither Abstractor nor Symmetry Painter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abstractor or Symmetry Painter?
Abstractor ships an update every 5 days, and Symmetry Painter every 8 months. Most recently, Abstractor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Symmetry Painter on October 24, 2026.

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