# KaleidoPaint vs Pattern Art

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KaleidoPaint at none against Pattern Art's 10. Pattern Art's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 76). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pattern Art sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. KaleidoPaint asks for nothing beyond the download.

KaleidoPaint holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pattern Art has 1.6K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of KaleidoPaint's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pattern Art's.

KaleidoPaint ships an update every 5 months, Pattern Art weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KaleidoPaint | Pattern Art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidopaint/id518275953/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-art/id1498625618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 76 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 75.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Weeks](https://appshunter.io/developer/326104308) | [Daily Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346779436) |

## What reviewers say

### KaleidoPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidopaint/id518275953)

Create intricate, repeating designs by mirroring your brushstrokes in real-time. Offers extensive editing tools for precise control over every element of your artwork. Export your creations as tileable images or standard graphics.

**Highlights:** Real-time mirrored brushstrokes, 17 symmetry patterns, Vector graphics editing, Curve smoothing and area fill, Undo/Redo functionality, Export tileable rectangles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Great for creating patterns and designs
- 💎 Free and ad-free
- 💡 Vector-based editing
- 🔄 Allows for easy line adjustment (Bezier curves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 🐛 Opens files app instead of the app itself
- 🐛 Blank page with no controls
- 🐛 Recent changes made the app confusing and less user-friendly
- 🐛 Old drawings ruined by updates

**Reported bugs**

- App opens files app and no files are selectable
- App opens an empty page without any controls
- App immediately opens files without allowing creation
- App doesn't work, opens files app and doesn't allow creation
- Old drawings ruined by updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to break a line from a selected point
- Eraser tool
- Export as SVG option
- More features like different brushes, blending colors, more symmetrical choices, and better stroke control
- Ability to export in a square format


### Pattern Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pattern-art/id1498625618)

Create stunning patterns, wallpapers, and prints with a professional editor. Utilize AI tools for photo integration and access a vast library of motifs. Share your creations and explore designs from a global community.

**Highlights:** Make beautiful patterns, wallpapers, backgrounds & prints, Professional editor for seamless patterns, AI Eraser to add photos, 1000+ motifs/stickers, Browse and share patterns, Community pattern gallery

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pattern Art Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattern Art Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattern Art Weekly with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattern Art Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pattern Art Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Pattern Art Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Pattern Art Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Pattern Art Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pattern Art Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Pattern Art Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative app
- 💡 Ability to import own images
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for making patterns
- 👍 Lots of options and motifs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable
- 🐛 Hard to navigate and control
- 🐛 Lack of undo/redo functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💡 Need more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues
- Motifs disappearing behind background
- Difficulty resizing and rotating elements
- Automatic subscription sign-ups

**Requested features**

- Search function for motifs
- Ability to adjust background color
- Improved layer management
- Option to export larger images
- Unlimited pattern creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KaleidoPaint free?

KaleidoPaint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pattern Art free?

Pattern Art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KaleidoPaint or Pattern Art?

KaleidoPaint is rated higher. KaleidoPaint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Pattern Art averages 4.4 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do KaleidoPaint or Pattern Art have ads?

Neither KaleidoPaint nor Pattern Art shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KaleidoPaint or Pattern Art?

KaleidoPaint ships an update every 5 months, and Pattern Art weekly. Most recently, KaleidoPaint was updated on August 17, 2026 and Pattern Art on September 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.*