Patternata vs Tilework
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Patternata
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Patterns in perfect harmony. Patternata turns motifs into patterns, and patterns into pieces you can make, print and wear. Build seamless repeating tiles and silk scarf layouts in an intuitive studio created for surface pattern lovers, textile designers, illustrators and curious makers. Begin with curated motif collections or import your own artwork, then arrange, scale, rotate, recolour and layer elements until the composition feels entirely yours. CREATE YOUR WAY - Build straight and mirror repeat layouts - Design seamless tiles, and square or rectangular silk scarf compositions - Explore curated motif collections - Import and combine your own artwork - Adjust scale, position, colour and layers - Export high-resolution designs for print and further creative work - Save favourites and return to developing ideas FROM SCREEN TO SILK Where available, you can order selected designs as made-to-order premium silk scarves or printed silk fabric. Payments for physical products are handled separately from Patternata Pro. PATTERNATA PRO Unlock advanced creative tools and high-resolution exports with a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase, through your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple Account settings; Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Restore previous purchases from within Patternata. Designed primarily for iPad and also available on iPhone. An internet connection is required for cloud features, motif collections and account services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.patternata.com/privacy-policy Patternata Terms & Conditions: https://www.patternata.com/terms-and-conditions
Tilework
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Tilework turns a small drawing into seamless patterns that repeat forever with no visible seam. This is surface design and print export in one tool: design the tile, watch the edges wrap live, and export art that is ready for fabric, wallpaper, or a print-on-demand shop. - Repeat modes for full drop, half-drop, brick, and mirror - Live edge-wrapped preview so the tiling is always true - Print export as PNG at real print resolution plus clean SVG - Palette tools, including pulling colors from a photo - Autosave keeps your work safe if the app closes This pattern maker is built for hobbyists and makers who sell the surface design patterns they create. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDX9pxPOlUJl_skVUHPi99mAw0y2B2BYd_v1mJkoF3xW3rlOcW5KlYd4t93MMbbGhctSTnBTy7d_l6/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patternata at none against Tilework's 1. Patternata also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tilework sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Patternata asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Patternata | Tilework |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Creative Boutique Ltd | Andrii Bashta |
In-app purchases
Patternata
No in-app purchases
Tilework
- Tilework Lifetime$9.99
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