Comparison

Art Fountain vs Hypergram

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

Head to head
About

Art Fountain

This app generates unique vector patterns and graphics algorithmically, acting as a plugin for graphic design software. Create complex art with customizable layers and export in various formats. Animate layers for previewing and explore a vast library of generators.

Highlights
  • Algorithmic art generation
  • Vector pattern creation
  • Layer-based design
  • Layer animation preview
  • Multiple export formats (PNG, PSD, PDF)
  • Customizable art variations
Features
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Creative Pros...before you read on, think of this as a plugin to Adobe Illustrator that can be used on your iPad. It can quickly generate all sorts of vector patterns and graphics that can't be made easily any other way (some can) Proceed.... The Art Fountain Vector Art Generator is unlike other illustration applications in that you don't "draw" because it draws for you and you tell it what to draw. It can be used by all manner of Graphic Artists and Designers to quickly create copyright free, unique art using our innovative DNA (Dynamic Non-repeating Art) generator technology. Create anything from super simple patterns to complex multi-layered art and export as PNG file, Layerd PSD or Vector PDF (with in-app purchase). Because the images are created algorithmically, these PDFs would take hours to create any other way and they can be immediately opened and edited in popular Photo and Vector editing software such as Adobe® Photoshop® or Illustrator®. Serious graphic artists will find this to be an indispensible tool in their arsenal and casual designers will have endless hours of fun playing with the generators. It's not meant to replace traditional tools but to enhance them sort of like a plugin does, performing tedious actions with ease. Animate your layers with the tap of a button. While this feature is only for checking your layer separation (for now), it looks pretty cool and it's free. Add layer after layer and control each layer independently or tap the Infinity button to create a totally different variation on all layers at once. When you save an Art Fountain file, you save an entire class of art that can be generated fresh any time. We have a backlog of hundreds of generators which will be added to the app over time. The set that is currently available can produce an astonishing variety of beautiful art. The Polka Dot generators alone will astonish you with the sheer variety possible, especially when layered. Watch out Damien Hirst! Create art for: • Backgrounds • Fine Art • Corporate Art • Hotel Art • Banners • Video and TV • Vector Manipulation • Textiles • Fashion • Industrial Design • Web Graphics • Desktop Publishing • Digital Publishing Save files in native Art Fountain format (settings only), PNG with transparency, Photoshop layers or Vector PDF via Dropbox™ and Email. Images can be created in numerous stock sizes or if the Custom Sizing feature is unlocked, you can create images of any dimension up to 36 inches. Free Version Allows: • Access to all generators • Up to 3 layers • Save Settings • Stock Sizes • Animation Additional Purchases Available: • Unlimited layers • Custom Sizing • Custom Color • Save PNG, PSD • Vector PDF packs or individual (much less than Stock Vector Art)

About

Hypergram

Create and share custom image filters and artwork with a powerful photo editor. Combine various filter primitives to design unique presets and explore a community of creative users. Unleash your artistic potential with advanced features and a flexible interface.

Highlights
  • Create custom filter presets
  • Combine multiple filter primitives
  • Professional photo editing tools
  • Share creations on a social network
  • Explore community artwork
  • Like and comment on posts
Features
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Hypergram is an app and a social network for creating and sharing image filters and artwork to unleash your creativity in intriguing new ways. Hypergram lets you create filter-presets by combining an arbitrary number of filter-primitives, including gradation curves, a variety of blur-filters, keying-filters, masks, image generators of all kind and much more. Your creations can then be shared with the rest of the world by publishing it on the Hypergram network. Hypergram is also an amazing professional photo-editor. In contrast to other photo-apps, Hypergram doesn't compromise on features in order to give the user a questionable easier interface. Features and flexibility are always the number one priority. Whether you enjoy diving deep and create technically advanced filters or just want to take some beautiful images and share them with the community is up to you. Of course you can just scroll through other people's work and getting amazed by what they have done, too. Leaving a like or comment certainly will encourage them to create more great content. Hypergram is constantly enriched with more and more creative features over time. Although there's already a long todo-list of new things to build, your feedback can be very helpful to make the right prioritizations and letting us think out of our box. By downloading or using this app, you agree to the terms of use. You can read Apple's standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Art Fountain at 5.0 against Hypergram's 4.0. Art Fountain also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17). Hypergram's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Art Fountain sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Hypergram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Art Fountain holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Art Fountain's written reviews are positive against 25% of Hypergram's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Art Fountain ships an update every 4 months, Hypergram every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Art Fountain versus Hypergram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArt FountainHypergram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechné MediaDominik Seibold

Customer experience

Art Fountain

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Hypergram

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral75.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Art Fountain

One-time9
  • Custom Color Control$0.99
  • Create 1 Vector PDF$0.99
  • Save PNG and Remove Watermark$0.99
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  • Unlimited Layers$0.99
  • Ability to Save Layered PSD File$0.99
  • Custom Sizes up to 36"$4.99
  • Vector PDF 10-Pack$4.99
  • Vector PDF 20-Pack$5.99
  • Feature Value Pack$7.99
1 purchases

Hypergram

Subscriptions1
  • Watermark Removal Monthly$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Art Fountain free?
Art Fountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hypergram free?
Hypergram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Art Fountain or Hypergram?
Art Fountain is rated higher. Art Fountain averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hypergram averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Art Fountain or Hypergram have ads?
Neither Art Fountain nor Hypergram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Art Fountain or Hypergram?
Art Fountain ships an update every 4 months, and Hypergram every 10 days. Most recently, Art Fountain was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hypergram on November 7, 2026.

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