Comparison

Symmetry Studio vs Spirograph Studio

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

Head to head
About

Symmetry Studio

Create intricate mandala art with powerful symmetry tools. Design unique patterns, customize colors, and save your creations in high quality. Perfect for artists, meditators, and anyone seeking creative expression.

Highlights
  • Symmetry-based drawing
  • Professional drawing tools
  • Extensive pattern library
  • Ring management
  • Color customization
  • High-quality export
  • Unlimited saves
Features
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Unleash your creativity with Symmetry Studio: Mandalas - the most intuitive symmetry-based drawing app for iPad and iPhone. Whether you are an artist, meditation practitioner, student of sacred geometry, or simply love creating beautiful art, Symmetry Studio gives you professional tools to design stunning mandalas effortlessly. KEY FEATURES POWERFUL DRAWING TOOLS - 5 professional tools: Pencil, Brush, Fill, Line, Circle - Fill Tool: Instantly color entire rings with one tap - Adjustable brush sizes (1-50 points) - Apple Pencil support with pressure sensitivity - Smooth, responsive drawing engine - Undo/Redo with 50-level history ADVANCED SYMMETRY - 1 to 12-way radial symmetry - Real-time symmetry preview - Draw once, reflect automatically - Perfect mathematical precision - Switch symmetry levels anytime PATTERN LIBRARY - 27 professional patterns included - 11 free patterns to start: Dots, Lines, Circles, Waves, Zigzag, Triangles, Diamonds, Petals, Stars, Scales - 16 premium patterns to unlock across 4 categories - Geometric: Squares, Hexagons, Chevrons, Arrows, Crosses - Floral: Leaves, Flowers - Abstract: Spirals, Crescents, Teardrops, Infinity, Mandorla - Nature: Moons, Suns, Feathers, Peacock - Organized by category for easy browsing - One-tap pattern application - Precise rotation control (snaps to 15° increments with haptic feedback) - Mix multiple patterns and fills in one mandala RING MANAGEMENT - Create unlimited concentric rings - Customize radius, color and stroke width - Apply different patterns per ring - Visual ring manager interface COLOR AND CUSTOMIZATION - Full color palette with 16+ colors - RGB color picker for custom colors - Per-ring color customization SAVE AND ORGANIZE - Unlimited mandala saves - Gallery view with large thumbnails - Never lose your creations EXPORT AND SHARE - Multiple export sizes: Small (1024px), Medium (2048px), Large (4096px) - PNG and JPEG formats with optimized file sizes - Clean exports (no guidelines or selection marks) - Save to Photos in high-quality - Share via Messages, Mail, AirDrop PERFECT FOR - Digital artists and illustrators - Meditation and mindfulness practice - Art therapy and relaxation - Sacred geometry students - Coloring and creative expression - Teachers and educational use - Graphic design elements - Pattern exploration - Gift creation - Create colourful wallpapers for your devices WHY CHOOSE SYMMETRY STUDIO? - No learning curve - start creating immediately - Professional results even for beginners - Math-perfect symmetry every time - Extensive pattern library - No ads, no distractions - just creativity - All data stored locally on your device - Privacy-focused - no account required TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS 1. Start with simple 4-way or 6-way symmetry 2. Use Fill Tool to quickly color rings before adding patterns 3. Experiment with different patterns per ring 4. Mix colors for vibrant designs 5. Rotation snaps to 15° for precise angles 6. Use Line tool for geometric precision 7. Try Brush tool for organic, flowing mandalas 8. Save frequently to preserve your work 9. Export in Medium size for best quality-to-size ratio FREE TO START Download Symmetry Studio for free and start creating immediately with 11 free patterns (Dots, Lines, Circles, Waves, Zigzag, Triangles, Diamonds, Petals, Stars, Scales). Upgrade to Pro to unlock 16 premium patterns across 4 categories (Geometric, Floral, Abstract, Nature) plus 12-way symmetry and HD export without watermark. CURATED BY LEAP AND KNOW Symmetry Studio is crafted by Leap and Know, a studio dedicated to creating intuitive creative tools for curious minds. We believe everyone can create beautiful art with the right tools. SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK We love hearing from you! Contact us for support, feature requests, or just to share your beautiful mandalas: - Email: support@leapknow.com - Instagram: @leapandknow START CREATING TODAY Symmetry Studio: Mandalas by Leap and Know Where creativity meets symmetry.

About

Spirograph Studio

Create mesmerizing mathematical art with rolling circles and tracing curves. Offers two modes for easy experimentation or advanced design control. Save and share your unique creations directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time curve tracing
  • Two creative modes (Simple & Advanced)
  • Customizable ring and pen settings
  • Intuitive pinch-to-zoom controls
  • Save and share creations
  • Quick start templates
Features
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Spirograph Studio brings the magic of classic spirograph toys to your iPhone. Create stunning mathematical art as circles roll within circles, tracing mesmerizing curves in real time. Whether you want to relax or fine-tune intricate designs, Spirograph Studio makes it effortless and fun. Features Two Creative Modes Simple Mode – Sit back, experiment, and enjoy generating beautiful patterns with ease. Advanced Mode – Take full control with customizable inner ring, outer ring, and pen settings (R, r, d). Intuitive Controls Pinch to adjust pen position dynamically. Smooth, responsive interactions designed for touch. Share Your Art Send creations via text message. Save directly to your photo library. Quick Start Templates Prebuilt starting shapes to spark inspiration and help you create instantly. Unleash your creativity and turn math into art with Spirograph Studio.

Screenshots

Symmetry Studio4 screens
Spirograph Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spirograph Studio at none against Symmetry Studio's 1. Symmetry Studio's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment and ads 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. Symmetry Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spirograph Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Symmetry Studio versus Spirograph Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymmetry StudioSpirograph Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNisha JainNate Swenson

Customer experience

Symmetry Studio

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spirograph Studio

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Symmetry Studio

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$4.99
None

Spirograph Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symmetry Studio free?
Symmetry Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spirograph Studio free?
Spirograph Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Symmetry Studio or Spirograph Studio have ads?
Neither Symmetry Studio nor Spirograph Studio shows ads.

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