Kinetiform vs Augmented Arts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kinetiform
This app transforms your doodles into dynamic abstract art. Shapes automatically connect and fill with unique patterns, while kaleidoscopic animations add a mesmerizing visual experience. You can also let the app create art for you with its Auto Draw feature.
- Automatic shape detection and pattern filling
- Auto Draw for generative art creation
- Regenerate patterns
- 36 preset kaleidoscopic effects
- Customizable kaleidoscope settings
- Save and share drawings
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Kinetiform is doodling reimagined. It is a canvas with a mind of its own. Draw abstract shapes that automatically connect and fill with randomly generated patterns. Use Auto Draw to sit back and watch as the app creates a unique random composition right before your eyes. Watch as your drawing is tumbled and twisted through beautiful kaleidoscopic animations. Features: - Automatically detects shapes and fills them with random procedural patterns - Auto Draw creates procedural art as you watch and finishes lines for you - Regenerate any pattern after it’s been drawn - 36 preset kaleidoscopic effects - Advanced kaleidoscope settings let you fully configure the effect - Pan and zoom feature that interacts with kaleidoscope effects - Draw into the kaleidoscope - Customize your drawing experience with several control options - Create a color palette and save it, or load one of 200 preset color palettes - Choose which patterns you want to use and how often they will randomly appear - Save drawings to work on them later - Save images to your photo library or share them on social media - 100 levels of undo
Augmented Arts
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Augmented Arts uses augmented reality to transform how you discover, experience, and collect art. Point your camera at a painting to unlock animated overlays, artist stories, and more. Using augmented reality, Augmented Arts redefines how you discover, experience, and buy art. - Explore a curated world of emerging artists - Discover artists globally and nearby - Purchase artworks with interactive AR experiences Ready to join the Art Universe? Download Augmented Arts now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Augmented Arts at none against Kinetiform's 1. Augmented Arts also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months). Kinetiform's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Kinetiform sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Augmented Arts asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kinetiform ships an update every 22 months, Augmented Arts monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kinetiform | Augmented Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 343 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Colordodge Labs | Prepd LLC |
In-app purchases
Kinetiform
- Pro Mode$4.99
Augmented Arts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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