# Abstractor vs Symmetry Painter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Abstractor | Symmetry Painter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symmetry-painter/id6744360164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [superdiagonal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588227283) | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) |

## What reviewers say

### Abstractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access · 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium · 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| All-Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*