Comparison

SpiroGraph Tool vs Spirogears

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

Head to head
About

SpiroGraph Tool

Features
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SpiroGraph Tool is a precision spirograph drawing instrument that brings the classic mathematical toy to your device. Create stunning geometric patterns based on real hypotrochoid and epitrochoid curve equations. Features: - Mathematical precision: Based on real spirograph mathematics with double-precision calculations - Infinite creativity: Adjust radius, ratio, offset parameters to generate billions of unique pattern combinations - 50+ classic presets: Rose curves, star patterns, mandala basics, traditional spirograph classics - Real-time preview: Instant visual feedback at 60fps as you adjust parameters - Drawing animation mode: Watch patterns come to life stroke by stroke - Export support: Save your creations as high-quality images - Gesture controls: Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, double-tap to reset Perfect for math enthusiasts, designers, artists, educators, and anyone who loves geometric beauty. Rediscover the joy of spirograph art in the digital age.

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Spirogears

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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/

Screenshots

SpiroGraph Tool3 screens
Spirogears4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spirogears at Free against SpiroGraph Tool's $0.99. SpiroGraph Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Spirogears is free to download; SpiroGraph Tool costs $0.99 up front. Spirogears sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SpiroGraph Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SpiroGraph Tool versus Spirogears: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiroGraph ToolSpirogears
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYang ZhangSelf Help Software, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SpiroGraph Tool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spirogears

Subscriptions2
  • Spirogears Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Spirogears Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SpiroGraph Tool free?
SpiroGraph Tool costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spirogears free?
Spirogears is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpiroGraph Tool or Spirogears have ads?
Neither SpiroGraph Tool nor Spirogears shows ads.

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