Comparison

Gradient Maker vs gradeful

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

Head to head
About

Gradient Maker

Features
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Make the exact gradient you can already picture — then walk away with the code to ship it. GradientMaker is a focused gradient studio for designers and developers who want a beautiful blend and clean, production-ready output, not a bloated graphics suite. Most gradient tools stop at a pretty preview. GradientMaker gives you a real editor: drag color stops on a live track, dial the precise angle, switch between linear, radial and angular (conic) types, and copy the result as CSS, SwiftUI or a raw hex list the instant it looks right. What you design is exactly what you paste. WHAT YOU GET - A big live preview that updates the moment you move a stop, change the angle, or swap gradient type - Linear, radial and angular (conic) gradients with up to eight color stops - Clean, copy-ready CSS for the web and a ready-to-paste SwiftUI gradient for iOS - A raw hex list of every stop for handing off to teammates or design tools - Curated collections — Sunset, Ocean, Neon, Pastel and Dark — plus a one-tap Random starter - A harmony generator that builds complementary, analogous, triadic and monochrome blends from any base color PERFECT FOR - Web developers who need a linear or conic gradient and the CSS to match - iOS engineers who want SwiftUI LinearGradient, RadialGradient or AngularGradient code - Designers building brand palettes, backgrounds and UI themes - Anyone who just loves color and wants a fast, tactile way to explore blends WHY NOT JUST GRAB A GRADIENT ONLINE Random online gradients rarely fit your angle, your exact brand colors, or your stack. Here you tune every stop and degree yourself, preview it full-size, and export code that drops straight into your project — no screenshots, no eyedropping, no guesswork. PRIVACY Your gradients stay on your device. No account, no sign-up, no tracking. There is nothing to leak because nothing leaves your phone. FULL ACCESS GradientMaker Premium unlocks radial and angular gradient types, multi-stop editing beyond two colors, SwiftUI code export, every curated collection and harmony, and unlimited saved gradients. Choose the plan that fits: Weekly, Yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Open GradientMaker, drag a stop, and copy your first gradient in under a minute. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? https://web-levi.web.app/#contact

About

gradeful

Features
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Create your own random wallpaper with beautiful color gradients. Swipe for a new pattern, choose your favorite color, and create widgets with custom text for your Home Screen. Features: • New wallpapers with a simple swipe • Customize colors and gradients • Dynamic mode for subtle color and pattern shifts • Preview directly in the app • Perfect for OLED devices with notch or Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets with your personal text • Save directly to Photos • Built-in gallery for favorites The basic features of gradeful are completely free. With gradeful+, you get these benefits: • All modes (Horizon, Aura, Orbit & more) • Up to 3 colors for richer gradient blends • Maximum quality (export in full resolution) • Unlimited gallery (no 7-wallpaper limit) • Hide UI (touch & hold your wallpaper) Test gradeful+ 7 days for free (monthly and yearly subscription) or choose the one-time lifetime purchase. With your purchase, you support me as an independent developer and help me continue improving gradeful and my other apps. Thank you! PS: If you have ideas, questions, or problems, feel free to email me at info.kkaupp@icloud.com.

Screenshots

Gradient Maker4 screens
gradeful3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gradient Maker at 17.0 against gradeful's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gradient Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and gradeful sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Gradient Maker versus gradeful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradient Makergradeful
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamKevin Kaupp

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gradient Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Hue Mixer Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Hex Swatch Studio Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SwiftUI Export Forever$29.99
3 purchases

gradeful

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Gradient Maker free?
Gradient Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is gradeful free?
gradeful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gradient Maker or gradeful have ads?
Neither Gradient Maker nor gradeful shows ads.

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