# iSymmetry vs Geometrica

The clearest difference is price: Geometrica at Free against iSymmetry's $9.99. Geometrica also leads on ratings volume (585 vs 96). iSymmetry's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Geometrica is free to download; iSymmetry costs $9.99 up front. iSymmetry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Geometrica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for iSymmetry against 4.4 for Geometrica. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Geometrica has 585 ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of iSymmetry's written reviews are positive against 41% of Geometrica's.

iSymmetry ships an update every 6 weeks, Geometrica every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSymmetry | Geometrica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isymmetry-pattern-painting/id565956977/reviews)** | [4.4 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometrica/id1465747221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **585** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 40.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 137 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654030206) | [TattooLoyal Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465747220) |

## What reviewers say

### iSymmetry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isymmetry-pattern-painting/id565956977)

This app is a comprehensive studio for creating seamless, kaleidoscopic patterns. It offers a wide array of brushes, precision shape tools, and layer management for intricate designs. Users can import photos, apply filters, and even view their creations in augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 17 Kinds of Pattern, 18 Expressive Brushes, Precision Shape Tools, Layer Management with Blend Modes, Kaleidoscopic Photo Import, Augmented Reality Preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iSymmetry Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| iSymmetry Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### Geometrica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometrica/id1465747221)

This drawing app empowers tattoo artists with advanced symmetry and pattern-making tools. Create intricate designs with rotation, repetition, and gradient effects. It also offers specialized drawing tools like markers, straight lines, and customizable dotwork.

**Highlights:** Rotation effect (mandala maker), Repeat effect for patterns, Polar repeat with spiral option, Wallpaper effect for full page patterns, Gradient thickness for lines, Customizable marker tool, Dotwork tool with adjustable settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best drawing app available
- 🚀 Makes workflow much easier
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Powerful symmetry tools
- 👍 Great for geometric/mandala art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Losing work due to issues
- 🔒 Can't try before subscribing

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (expired, failed to load)
- Disappearing layers/work
- Inconsistent color handling
- Freezing/crashing on certain actions

**Requested features**

- Higher resolution export option
- Repeated spiral pattern tool
- Color picker improvements
- Selection/layer management tools
- Offline access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSymmetry free?

iSymmetry costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Geometrica free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSymmetry or Geometrica?

iSymmetry is rated higher. iSymmetry averages 4.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Geometrica averages 4.4 from 585 ratings.

### Do iSymmetry or Geometrica have ads?

Neither iSymmetry nor Geometrica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSymmetry or Geometrica?

iSymmetry ships an update every 6 weeks, and Geometrica every 3 months. Most recently, iSymmetry was updated on October 26, 2026 and Geometrica on October 23, 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.*