Comparison

Phorma vs MeshArt

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

Head to head
About

Phorma

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Create stunning generative art with Phorma. No coding required and no AI involved. Generate unlimited unique designs with a few simple taps. Features: • 10 Algorithms to choose from: Each offers a unique artistic style. More coming soon! • Customizable parameters: Adjust settings like color, line weight, and tile size for endless combinations. • Pick colors your way: Use a minimal picker or the full system color picker. • Autogenerate designs: Hit play to generate new designs on a timer. • Full screen mode: Hide controls to immerse yourself in your creations. • Save & Share: Easily save your art or share your designs with friends.

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MeshArt

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Unleash your creativity with MeshArt — the intuitive app for designing vibrant mesh gradients. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or simply love to play with color, MeshArt offers a joyful and effortless way to create unique visuals or wallpapers with just a few taps and drags. Features: • Intuitive Mesh Editing — Adjust rows and columns, assign custom colors, and drag points to shape your gradient exactly how you want. • Let Yourself Be Surprised — Dive into the Surprise view to generate playful mesh layouts with random point positions and colors. Adjust the level of randomness and explore fresh, unexpected designs that spark your creativity in an instant. • Save, Open & Delete Designs — Save your favorite creations and access them anytime. With iCloud support, your meshes sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices. • Export as Images — Proud of your artwork? Export high-resolution images directly to your Photos library — perfect for sharing or using in your own projects. • Developer Tools: Code Export — Want to bring your creations into your own apps? With MeshArt’s Code Export feature, you can generate ready-to-use Swift code that precisely recreates your mesh — ideal for developers and creatives building with MeshArt designs. • Minimal, User-Friendly Interface — A clean design and smooth onboarding experience help you get started in no time. Whether you’re unwinding with color or crafting visuals for your next creative project, MeshArt makes every moment of design a pleasure. Ready to create something beautiful?

Screenshots

Phorma3 screens
MeshArt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phorma at every 2 weeks against MeshArt's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phorma ships an update every 2 weeks, MeshArt every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Phorma versus MeshArt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhormaMeshArt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose VillegasKARINA DR. SCHREIBER

In-app purchases

None

Phorma

No in-app purchases

None

MeshArt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phorma free?
Phorma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshArt free?
MeshArt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phorma or MeshArt have ads?
Neither Phorma nor MeshArt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phorma or MeshArt?
Phorma ships an update every 2 weeks, and MeshArt every 4 months. Most recently, Phorma was updated on May 16, 2026 and MeshArt on September 10, 2026.

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