# Pattern Generator vs ResEditor

Pattern Generator and ResEditor both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ResEditor's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pattern Generator's. ResEditor also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Pattern Generator's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pattern Generator costs $4.99 and ResEditor $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 5.0 for ResEditor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResEditor has 8 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 ResEditor's.

Pattern Generator ships an update every 19 months, ResEditor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pattern Generator | ResEditor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-generator/id460365609/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reseditor/id6752496598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| 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


### ResEditor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reseditor/id6752496598)

This app is a comprehensive calculator for video engineers and AV technicians. It helps calculate bandwidth for various video interfaces like HDMI and DisplayPort, and supports ST 2110 IP video standards. Professionals can also access reference specs and export their calculations.

**Highlights:** HDMI/DisplayPort bandwidth calculation, ST 2110 IP video calculation, IPMX (JPEG XS) bandwidth calculation, Video standards reference guides, Export calculations to PDF, Calculate physical display size

**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 ResEditor free?

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

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

Pattern Generator and ResEditor are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Pattern Generator or ResEditor have ads?

Neither Pattern Generator nor ResEditor shows ads.

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

Pattern Generator ships an update every 19 months, and ResEditor every 9 days. Most recently, Pattern Generator was updated on September 27, 2026 and ResEditor on September 18, 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.*