Comparison

WowPaint vs Simetria

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WowPaint

Create seamless patterns for backgrounds, textures, and more with intuitive drawing tools. Adjust parameters live while painting and utilize fingertip-based stroke sizing. Supports Apple Pencil and multiple layers.

Highlights
  • Seamless pattern creation
  • Wrapped painting mode
  • Fingertip stroke size adjustment
  • Live parameter changes
  • Multiple layers
  • Photo tracing mode (Pro)
Features
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Pattern/texture designers: You’ll find the app’s unique feature set very useful when making repeatable images (patterns). Other artists: WowPaint is great for drawing and painting “normal” art as well! • CREATE SEAMLESS PATTERNS • Use the Seamless Pattern Options to aid you in creating seamless patterns that can be used as website or desktop backgrounds, in print, or for textures in 3d modeling. When you have switched on Wrap X/Y, any strokes you paint that go over the picture’s edge will continue on the opposite side. That means that there will be no hard edges where strokes are cut off (since they continue instead), which makes the picture a perfect candidate for being seamlessly repeated. A tremendous help when using the Wrapped Painting mode is the option of having the picture displayed as tiles next to each other. You’re free to paint anywhere on these tiles, and you will see the results in real time. You can also switch on Edge Indicators, to make it easier to see where the picture being repeated begins and ends. • FINGERTIP = STROKE SIZE • When you paint, the app measures how much of your finger is touching the screen and changes the stroke size accordingly. There’s a huge difference between using just the corner of your fingertip and pressing down the whole fingerprint area! A 2nd tool assigned to your finger will still use this feature, so don’t ignore it just because you have an Apple Pencil! • LEFT-HANDED? • Just swipe the toolbar over to the other side! • PARAMETERS CAN BE CHANGED LIVE • Use any buttons or controls to change/adjust color, size, force, simultaneously while painting. • UNIVERSAL PURCHASE • If you choose to buy the Pro upgrade, this one-time in-app purchase will unlock all Pro features in the app on all available platforms (iPad-iPhone-Mac)! • METAL • The engine is based on Metal, with 128-bit color and floating-point arithmetic. • SWIFT • The app was developed entirely using Swift (earlier versions used C++). • APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT • FULL SCREEN PAINTING • • DARK MODE • LANDSCAPE • PORTRAIT • WIDE COLOR • • MULTIPLE LAYERS • PHOTO TRACING MODE (Pro feature) •

About

Simetria

Create intricate mandalas with an infinite canvas and customizable symmetry. Explore dynamic changes and express your unique artistic vision through balanced designs. Perfect for artists, designers, and those seeking creative relaxation.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for mandala creation
  • Adjustable symmetry points and reflections
  • Customizable line colors, transparency, and thickness
  • Dynamic merging of symmetry centers
  • Multilingual support for global users
  • Community for sharing and inspiration
Features
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Discover the world of harmony and symmetry with Simetria, a revolutionary application for creating mandalas. Simetria offers an infinite canvas for your creativity, where every touch becomes a masterpiece of symmetry. Features: - Symmetry Point: Choose the center of your mandala and set the degree of symmetry, from two to an unlimited number of reflections. Create amazing patterns where every line multiplies and transforms into a perfectly balanced design. - Individual Style: Set a unique center of symmetry, choose colors, adjust transparency and thickness for each group of lines. This gives you complete freedom to bring your boldest ideas to life. - Dynamic Changes: Merge symmetry centers into one point and observe how your artwork takes on a new form and structure. - Infinite Canvas: Your mandala knows no boundaries. Draw, expand, explore - without size and scale limitations. - Multilingual Support: Simetria speaks your language. The app supports multiple languages, making the creative process even more comfortable and accessible. Who Is This App For: Simetria is perfect for artists, designers, meditation enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a way to relax and express creativity. Regardless of your skill level, you will find inspiration and enjoyment in Simetria. Join the Simetria Community: Become part of a growing community of creators. Share your work, be inspired by others' creations, and discover new ways of expression through symmetrical art.

Screenshots

WowPaint4 screens
Simetria2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WowPaint at 4.7 against Simetria's 1.7. WowPaint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. WowPaint sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Simetria sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WowPaint holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WowPaint has 119 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WowPaint ships an update every 2 months, Simetria every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WowPaint versus Simetria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWowPaintSimetria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (119 ratings) — better1.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorbyteILTERRA

Customer experience

WowPaint

All ratings119 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative13.8%

Simetria

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

WowPaint

One-time6
  • Tip Jar: Smallest Tip$1.00
  • Tip Jar: Small Tip$2.00
  • Tip Jar: Medium Tip$5.00
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  • Pro Upgrade$7.00
  • Tip Jar: Big Tip$10.00
  • Tip Jar: Biggest Tip$25.00
2 purchases

Simetria

One-time2
  • + 1 hour of Premium Access$1.99
  • + 5 hours of Premium Access$6.99

Questions

Is WowPaint free?
WowPaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simetria free?
Simetria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WowPaint or Simetria?
WowPaint is rated higher. WowPaint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Simetria averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.
Do WowPaint or Simetria have ads?
Simetria shows ads; WowPaint does not.
Which is updated more often, WowPaint or Simetria?
WowPaint ships an update every 2 months, and Simetria every 10 months. Most recently, WowPaint was updated on September 30, 2026 and Simetria on September 24, 2026.

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