# Pattern Generator vs GenR8

Pattern Generator and GenR8 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GenR8's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pattern Generator's. GenR8 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Pattern Generator's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pattern Generator costs $4.99 and GenR8 $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pattern Generator against 4.9 for GenR8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GenR8 has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Pattern Generator's written reviews are positive against 100% of GenR8's.

Pattern Generator ships an update every 19 months, GenR8 weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern Generator | GenR8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-generator/id460365609/reviews)** | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [piXap](https://appshunter.io/developer/386140014) | [Christopher Van Hoose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510007987) |

## What reviewers say

### Pattern Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-generator/id460365609)

Create custom test patterns for various resolutions and display types, including grids, color bars, and specialized formats. Easily share your generated patterns via messaging, email, or AirDrop.

**Highlights:** Create test patterns, Multiple pattern types (grids, color bars, etc.), Supports various resolutions, Share patterns via message, mail, AirDrop, Wide screen patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GenR8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886)

Generate professional test patterns for display calibration and validation. Supports external displays, audio testing, and HDR signals. Ideal for video engineers, filmmakers, and content creators needing precise visual and audio analysis on the go.

**Highlights:** 28+ professional test patterns, External display support (USB-C, AirPlay), HDR pattern support, Audio test tones and live metering, Precision controls and customizable overlays, Export test patterns (PNG, PDF, JPG, TIFF)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pattern Generator free?

Pattern Generator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GenR8 free?

GenR8 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pattern Generator or GenR8?

Pattern Generator is rated higher. Pattern Generator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GenR8 averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Pattern Generator or GenR8 have ads?

Neither Pattern Generator nor GenR8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pattern Generator or GenR8?

Pattern Generator ships an update every 19 months, and GenR8 weekly. Most recently, Pattern Generator was updated on September 27, 2026 and GenR8 on September 27, 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.*