Comparison

ADHelper vs BrainDots Kolam studio

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

Head to head
About

ADHelper

Features
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[Overview] A helper tool that adds extrusion lines to vector images (logos and shapes) to give them a 3D look. Lines only: This tool only generates the lines; it does not fill them with color. Format: Input and output are strictly SVG. Target Devices: Optimized for Apple Silicon Macs and iPad. [Workflow with Affinity Designer 2] Tested and verified using SVGs created in Affinity Designer 2. Intended Use: Export the generated SVG from this tool back into Affinity Designer 2, then use the Shape Builder Tool or Vector Flood Fill Tool to complete the coloring and shading. Affinity is a trademark of Canva. This tool is an independent project and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Canva.

About

BrainDots Kolam studio

Features
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Braindots Advanced Illustrator is a drawing studio built for kolam, rangoli and mandala art. Place a dot grid, draw with smooth curves, and build perfectly symmetric patterns on your iPhone or iPad. DOT GRIDS, THE KOLAM WAY • Square, diagonal, interlaced and ruled dot grids, from 3Ɨ3 up • Start with a clean canvas and add the grid only when you want it • Guides for scale and spacing, with snapping while you edit DRAW YOUR WAY • Brush, Pen and smooth Curve tools, with independent width control • Edit points: move anchors, pull handles, curve or sharpen corners • Expand the width at any point of a stroke, like an illustrator's width tool • Shapes, layers, colors, fills and outlines that always stay visible MANDALA AND SYMMETRY • Radial mandala guides with up to 24 segments and multiple rings • Live mirror: every stroke repeats around the circle as you draw PRACTICE MODE • Trace ready-made kolam designs over their dot grids • 3Ɨ3, 4Ɨ4 and 5Ɨ5 collections, with new designs added online • Save your progress and come back to it EXPORT AND SHARE • Save as SVG, PNG or JPG • Export a video that replays your drawing stroke by stroke • Save any drawing as an editable design and keep a gallery on your device PRIVACY • No account or sign-in required • No ads and no tracking • Your drawings stay on your device FREE TRIAL AND SUBSCRIPTION Use the app free for 30 days. After the trial, an optional monthly subscription (Braindots Advanced Illustrator Monthly) unlocks Practice, Pen, Curve, colors and export. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically each month unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://braindots.in/kolam-studio-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ADHelper4 screens
BrainDots Kolam studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADHelper at none against BrainDots Kolam studio's 1. BrainDots Kolam studio's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. BrainDots Kolam studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. ADHelper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADHelper ships an update every 2 months, BrainDots Kolam studio every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ADHelper versus BrainDots Kolam studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADHelperBrainDots Kolam studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBunrou ImanariSumitradevi Rajamanikandan

In-app purchases

None

ADHelper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BrainDots Kolam studio

Subscriptions1
  • Advanced Illustrator Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is ADHelper free?
ADHelper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrainDots Kolam studio free?
BrainDots Kolam studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ADHelper or BrainDots Kolam studio have ads?
Neither ADHelper nor BrainDots Kolam studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADHelper or BrainDots Kolam studio?
ADHelper ships an update every 2 months, and BrainDots Kolam studio every 11 days. Most recently, ADHelper was updated on October 29, 2026 and BrainDots Kolam studio on October 31, 2026.

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