Phi Tiles vs Tile Studio

Discover the quiet beauty of geometric tilings. From Penrose's famous aperiodic patterns to the recently discovered Spectre einstein tile, mathematics holds shapes that fit together in endlessly surprising ways. Phi Tiles lets you explore them by building patterns yourself — one tile at a time. With simple touch interactions, a few elegant shapes become an infinite canvas for mathematical art. Whether you love geometry, patterns, puzzles, or visual design, Phi Tiles turns abstract ideas into something you can see, touch, and create. FEATURES • Four tile families: Penrose, Rhombus, Mosaic, and Spectre — each with its own geometry to discover • Unlimited Colors: Pick any color you can imagine and build your own palette • Movie Studio: Bring your designs to life with breathing, spinning, blooming, and unfolding animations — export as video • Pattern Mode: Watch complexity emerge automatically • Simple Gestures: Tap, drag, rotate, and snap tiles into place • Curated Gallery: Designs across every family, ready to remix • iCloud Drive Support: Save your designs to iCloud and open them on any device • Save & Share: Keep your work or export as images and movies • Free to explore: Create up to 200 tiles per design, unlock unlimited with a one-time purchase DESIGNED FOR EXPLORATION Phi Tiles is created by Phi & Form, a design studio exploring the space between mathematics and visual art. Our apps transform mathematical concepts into interactive experiences that feel intuitive, visual, and alive. No equations required — just curiosity. Learn more at phiandform.com. *Mathematics is not only logical. It is beautiful.*

Draw any shape and watch it become a pattern that tiles the plane perfectly, with no gaps and no overlaps. Tile Studio lets anyone create Escher-style tessellations. No math knowledge required. AUTOMATIC CONVERSION Sketch an outline with your finger and the app computes the closest shape that is guaranteed to tile the plane. Pick your favorite from the candidates. INTUITIVE TILE EDITING Tap an edge to add a point, then drag. Opposite edges move together automatically, so the tiling never breaks. Supports translation, 180° rotation, and diagonal reflection symmetries. DECORATE YOUR TILES Draw eyes, wings, and other details right on your tiles. Two alternating decoration patterns let creatures in different colors line up just like in Escher's art. Includes a pen, a stamp, and a drag-to-erase eraser. Rotate the whole artwork to any angle. MAKE IT YOURS - Customize the checkerboard colors and line color - Save color palettes and apply them with one tap - Works are saved automatically and can be reopened anytime - Friendly hints explain how tiling works EXPORT AND SHARE Export your patterns as SVG or PNG - great for wallpapers, fabric, wrapping paper, and laser cutting. TILE STUDIO PRO (one-time purchase) - Custom line color and width - High-resolution PNG (4096px) and transparent PNG export - No ads For math lovers, designers, and curious kids alike. Discover the wonder of shapes that tile.