Comparison

IrisFold vs Tile Studio

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

Head to head
About

IrisFold

Features
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Design the iris-folding pattern you want to make, teach, or share. IrisFold turns supported user-owned outlines into a colored, numbered sequence and print-ready PDF and SVG files. β€’ Start with a geometric aperture or import a supported polygonal SVG. β€’ Adjust the seed, spiral, opening, strip width and color lanes. β€’ Follow one strip at a time with a visible completion count. Return directly to an unfinished step. β€’ Prepare Letter or A4 files with a calibration square and clear construction order. β€’ Share a locally rendered Iris Reveal or an editable .irisfold project through the system share sheet. Made for original pattern creators, teachers and card designersβ€”not a catalog of ready-made craft patterns. SVG import supports closed polygonal outlines; curves and unsupported SVG features are rejected with an explanation. Projects and artwork stay on device. No account, cloud service or remote AI is required. Use artwork you own or have permission to use. Always review the guide and check print calibration at 100% before cutting. Shape your next original pattern on iPhone or iPad.

About

Tile Studio

Features
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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, 180Β° 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.

Screenshots

IrisFold3 screens
Tile Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IrisFold at none against Tile Studio's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. IrisFold sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tile Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IrisFold ships an update every 6 weeks, Tile Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
IrisFold versus Tile Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIrisFoldTile Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer程辉 杨Reckona Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IrisFold

One-time1
  • IrisFold Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

Tile Studio

One-time1
  • タむルε·₯房Pro$4.99

Questions

Is IrisFold free?
IrisFold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Studio free?
Tile Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IrisFold or Tile Studio have ads?
Tile Studio shows ads; IrisFold does not.
Which is updated more often, IrisFold or Tile Studio?
IrisFold ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tile Studio every 2 months. Most recently, IrisFold was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tile Studio on October 25, 2026.

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