Comparison

Spirograph Studio 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 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.

About

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 Studio4 screens
Spirogears4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spirograph Studio at none against Spirogears's 2. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Spirogears sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Spirograph Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spirograph Studio versus Spirogears: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpirograph StudioSpirogears
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNate SwensonSelf Help Software, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Spirograph Studio

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

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