Comparison

Phorma vs IrisFold

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.

About

IrisFold

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Design original iris-folding patterns with a precise, local-first workflow. IrisFold turns a user-owned aperture into a numbered, colored construction pattern for cards, classes, and pattern listings. CREATE ACCURATE PATTERNS • Choose triangle, square, or pentagon iris geometry. • Adjust spiral step, rotation, center opening, color lanes, and paper-strip width. • Reshape starter apertures or import a supported closed polygonal SVG. • Review every numbered fold before cutting paper. PREPARE PRINT-READY FILES • Export calibrated Letter or A4 PDF files with a one-inch calibration square. • Create a matching SVG aperture guide. • See paper-strip counts by color lane. • Follow one numbered construction step at a time on iPhone or iPad. SHARE YOUR WORK • Generate a seven-second vertical Iris Reveal video locally. • Share an editable .irisfold project for remixing. • Save projects on your device with no account required. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Projects and imported artwork stay on your device. IrisFold has no ads, analytics SDK, developer backend, or third-party AI service. You can export three distinct PDF/SVG pattern revisions free. A one-time IrisFold Lifetime purchase unlocks unlimited print-ready PDF and SVG exports. Creation, saving, preview, Build Steps, Iris Reveal, and Remix sharing remain free. Use only artwork you own, license, or have permission to use.

Screenshots

Phorma3 screens
IrisFold3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phorma at none against IrisFold's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. IrisFold sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Phorma asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Phorma versus IrisFold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhormaIrisFold
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Villegas程辉 杨

In-app purchases

None

Phorma

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IrisFold

One-time1
  • IrisFold Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Phorma free?
Phorma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IrisFold free?
IrisFold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phorma or IrisFold have ads?
Neither Phorma nor IrisFold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phorma or IrisFold?
Phorma ships an update every 2 weeks, and IrisFold every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phorma was updated on October 7, 2026 and IrisFold on September 30, 2026.

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