benoît M vs Spirogears

benoît M is a visual exploration of the Mandelbrot set — one of the most iconic and fascinating shapes in mathematics. Named in homage to Benoît Mandelbrot, who discovered this fractal-set named after him in 1979. The mathematician introduced the world to fractal geometry. This app lets you dive into a universe created from one deceptively simple formula: repeat z² + c, again and again. From that small rule emerge endless spirals, islands, valleys, coastlines, and self-similar structures that continue to reveal new detail as you zoom deeper. With real-time Metal rendering, benoît M turns fractal exploration into a smooth, visual experience. Pinch to zoom, pan to move, and double-tap to dive into interesting regions. Switch between classic Mandelbrot rendering and a beautiful pseudo-3D relief mode that gives the fractal a sculptural, almost metallic depth. Customize the look with image gradients, procedural palettes, inverted or flipped color styles, and adjustable iteration quality. When you find a scene worth keeping, export it as a square high-resolution PNG — up to 8K — directly to your Photo Library. Features: - Explore the Mandelbrot set interactively - Smooth Metal-based rendering - Classic Mandelbrot and pseudo-3D relief modes - Image-based and procedural color gradients - Adjustable iteration depth - Pinch, pan, and double-tap navigation - High-resolution PNG export: 2K and 8K - Saved app state, so you continue where you left off A compact tribute to Benoît Mandelbrot and the beauty of fractal geometry Whether you are fascinated by mathematics, generative art, abstract visuals, or simply beautiful patterns, benoît M invites you to explore infinity — one zoom at a time.

Spirogears brings the classic spirograph toy to your iPhone — with the satisfying feel of drawing by hand, and the precision of a digital tool. Choose your gear sizes, pick a color, and drag your finger around the ring to draw. Watch the pattern emerge stroke by stroke, or switch to Animate mode and let the app draw for you. Add layers in different colors to build up complex, beautiful designs. How it works: • Set the inner ring size, wheel size, and pen hole to configure your gear. • Start at any starting notch around the ring. • Draw all the loops or... • Draw only some of the loops and start the next layer where the last one left off. • Draw manually by dragging, or animate at your own speed. • Add as many layers as you like, each with its own color and weight. • Hide the gears to see your finished artwork. • Save drawings and come back to them later. • Share your creations as images. Whether you spent hours with a Spirograph set as a kid or you're discovering geometric art for the first time, Spirogears gives you a creative tool that's simple to pick up and surprisingly deep to explore. Spirogears includes no ads. By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/