PatternGenius vs Pixel Draw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PatternGenius
Design intricate knit patterns with a comprehensive vector symbol set. Easily create charts, add custom images, and notes. Publish your designs as PDFs or to your camera roll. Unlock advanced features like color integration, larger chart sizes, and auto-generated written instructions through in-app purchases or a subscription.
- Vector-based symbol set
- Tap and Paint modes
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Row/stitch numbering
- Export to PDF and Camera Roll
- Color integration
- Auto-generated written instructions
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Create knit patterns using a beautiful vector based symbol set that includes a large number of increases, decreases, texture, cables, variable symbols, and more. Publish to your camera roll or as a PDF. Generated patterns include the chart, key, custom images, notes and written instructions (in-app purchase). Free Basics: * Access all symbols including our unique variable symbols. * Tap and Paint modes, Undo/Redo, and row/stitch numbering. * Share charts and keys to Camera Roll and PDF. * Archive and sync with Dropbox. * Add your own picture and notes. * Unlimited number of projects. * 25x25 charts (larger charts available with in-app purchase). * Remove ads with any in-app purchase. AllGenius Subscription adds: * ColorGenius: Add color to your charts including colorwork, symbol color and fill. * ChartGenius: Change number of rows/stitches (up to 150x150), hide/show rows, Favorites Bar & more. * SelectGenius: Cut/Copy/Mirror/Fill/Replace a selection (region, row, column, entire chart) and mark repeat sections. * KeyGenius: Customize the abbreviation, short, and long descriptions for all symbols. * TextGenius: Auto-generated written instructions for any chart. * Privacy: https://www.patterngenius.com/about/privacy-policy/ * Terms of Use: https://www.patterngenius.com/about/terms-of-service/
Pixel Draw
Create stunning pixel art by tapping to paint within a grid. Express your creativity and share your masterpieces with friends. Enjoy endless fun bringing your pixelated visions to life.
- Pixel art creation
- Tap-to-paint interface
- Save and share creations
- User-friendly grid system
- Express creativity
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Unleash your inner artist with Pixel Draw - Draw your own Art! This incredible app is the perfect way to create stunning pixel art. Simply tap to paint within the pixel grid and watch your imagination come to life. Craft amazing pictures, express your creativity, and easily share your masterpieces with friends. Download Pixel Draw for free today and start enjoying endless fun bringing your pixelated visions to reality!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PatternGenius at 42% against Pixel Draw's 0%. PatternGenius also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 58 months). Pixel Draw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pixel Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.
PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, Pixel Draw every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PatternGenius | Pixel Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (45 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 58 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Create2Thrive Inc. | Aishvarya Sadasivam |
Customer experience
PatternGenius
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In-app purchases
PatternGenius
- All Genius7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- All Genius7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Pixel Draw
No in-app purchases
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