Comparison

PatternGenius vs Endless Paper

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Endless Paper

This app offers an infinite canvas for drawing, note-taking, and visual idea exploration. It allows users to create interconnected spaces that unfold through infinite zoom, feeling as natural as pen and paper but without physical limitations.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas
  • Vector-based drawings
  • Lasso tool for content manipulation
  • Image vectorization
  • High-resolution exports
  • Interactive website publishing
  • Drag and drop support
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Endless Paper An infinite canvas for thinking, drawing, and storytelling Endless Paper is a creative tool built around a truly infinite canvas. Write handwritten notes, create immersive artworks, explore ideas visually, and connect everything in one continuous space. Deliberately simple yet powerful and incredibly fast, it feels as natural as pen and paper—without the limitations of physical media. Whether you’re a student organizing notes, an artist exploring large-scale compositions, or a team lead mapping out complex ideas, Endless Paper adapts to the way you think and communicate visually. HIGHLIGHTS • A truly infinite canvas • Ultra-crisp, vector-based drawings at any zoom level • Move, resize, and duplicate content using a powerful lasso tool • Convert images into clean, zoomable vectors with vectorization • Create vast canvases with minimal storage usage • Export high-resolution images, PDFs, and videos with automatic zoom • Publish your canvas as an interactive website • Drag and drop images, PDFs, and even websites from other apps • Adaptive bullet grid that responds to zoom level • Bookmarks for fast navigation across large canvases • Organize multiple canvases in a cohesive gallery with versioning • Customizable color themes and dark mode • Broadcast a live view of your canvas to the web • Unlimited undo and redo • Continuous autosave with an integrated archiving system • Designed to minimize errors and cognitive load • Powered by Fractile, a Metal-accelerated 64-bit vector rendering engine DRAW BEYOND THE FRAME Endless Paper enables a new form of long-format visual storytelling. Instead of isolated pages or panels, you create interconnected spaces that unfold through infinite zoom. Explore canvases by professional artists directly in the app and discover what’s possible when scale is no longer a constraint. Build a lifetime of work into a single evolving universe—without compromising the tactile feeling of traditional drawing and painting. A SPATIAL WHITEBOARD FOR COMPLEX THINKING Never run out of space again. More importantly, Endless Paper lets you organize ideas spatially. Zoom into details, then pull back instantly to see the full structure of your work. There are no artificial document boundaries. Every tool works consistently at every level of scale, allowing you to think freely without managing files, pages, or layers. DESIGNED FOR IPAD AND APPLE PENCIL The custom Fractile rendering engine delivers ultra-crisp vector graphics at up to 120 fps—even with millions of strokes on screen. Canvases containing years of work open instantly, creating a fluid, uninterrupted creative experience that feels almost unreal. SUBSCRIPTION Endless Paper includes a free experience. Some advanced features require a subscription. SUPPORT Reach us anytime at support@endlesspaper.app or through the in-app “Email Us” option. We actively read feedback and use it to shape the future of Endless Paper. Artworks by @gregcicle, @the.ogarno, @vaskange, @ty_tyler_art_work, @digitalbobert, @pabloandrespozo and @codiesimpsonart

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PatternGenius at 4.2 against Endless Paper's 3.2. PatternGenius also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). Endless Paper's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (503 vs 44). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Endless Paper sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PatternGenius holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Paper has 503 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of PatternGenius's written reviews are positive against 40% of Endless Paper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, Endless Paper every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PatternGenius versus Endless Paper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternGeniusEndless Paper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (44 ratings) — better3.2 (503 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews — better40.2% of reviews
Number of ratings44503 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPad, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreate2Thrive Inc.Epiphanie

Customer experience

PatternGenius

All ratings42 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative37.5%

Endless Paper

All ratings494 ratings
Positive52.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews701 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

PatternGenius

From 44 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for designing knitting patterns
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Seamless integration with KnitCompanion
  • 👍 Customizable symbols and instructions
  • 👍 Powerful charting capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashing
  • 🐛 Many features behind paywall
  • 🐛 Expensive subscription/in-app purchases
  • 🐛 No free trial for full features
  • 🐛 Confusing interface

Endless Paper

From 503 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth infinite zoom
  • 📚 Useful bookmarking feature
  • 💡 Innovative concept
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of selection/lasso tool
  • 🎨 Limited drawing tools and customization
  • 📁 Single canvas limitation
  • 🔄 Difficulty finding/organizing notes

Bugs and requests

PatternGenius

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes when opening after iOS update
  • App crashes when using paintbrush
  • App crashes when trying to undo
  • App crashes on near everything after update
  • Chart takes a long time to save
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  • Error message: chart unable to sync
  • Charts do not sync between devices
  • Program no longer allows copying patterns
  • Program crashes frequently, losing work
  • Backing up isn't working
  • Crashes delete work
  • Update ruined the app, crashes on everything
  • App crashes every time undo is hit
  • Tools not always doing what they are supposed to
  • App doesn't recognize paid add-ons after re-installing
  • No restore purchase option
  • Customer service unresponsive
  • Show/hide rulers changes magnification
  • Free version restricted to a handful of stitch symbols
  • Cannot use color function or multiselect tool in free version
  • Grid size limited to 30x30 stitches

Requested features

26 requests
  • Ability to copy patterns/sections between projects
  • Ability to flip patterns horizontally
  • Ability to make multiple charts in one project
  • Ability to duplicate charts/projects and rename
  • Ability to select a range and delete stitches
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  • Ability to specify square or rectangular grid boxes
  • Ability to change chart colours
  • Ability to change the name of a creation
  • Ability to print out designs
  • Ability to change grid to reflect stitch shape (not just square)
  • Ability to change ratios for fields to adapt to stitch shape/size
  • Ability to replicate a design by copying/pasting or renaming
  • Ability to make the grid larger than 30x30 stitches
  • More basic colors in the free version
  • Add module for crochet
  • Add a 'yarn over' symbol
  • Make symbols more universal
  • Get rid of ads or charge a one-time fee for the basic app
  • Add a save button for chart work
  • Improve manual/instructions
  • Allow adding custom stitches from knitting books
  • Add Apple Pencil support for drawing and selection
  • Rulers should not change magnification
  • True stitch/key customization
  • Ability to convert from text to chart and back
  • Ability to change the color of lines to demarcate pattern repeats

Endless Paper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes and data loss
  • Compatibility issues with some Apple Pencils

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple canvas/document support
  • Pen/brush customization options
  • Selection and manipulation tools
  • Export options (PDF, vector formats)
  • Improved organization and search

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatternGenius

Subscriptions2
  • All Genius7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All Genius7 Days trial$24.991 Year
7 purchases

Endless Paper

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Croissant$1.99
  • Croque-monsieur$4.99
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  • Fondue$9.99

Questions

Is PatternGenius free?
PatternGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Endless Paper free?
Endless Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PatternGenius or Endless Paper?
PatternGenius is rated higher. PatternGenius averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Endless Paper averages 3.2 from 503 ratings.
Do PatternGenius or Endless Paper have ads?
Neither PatternGenius nor Endless Paper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatternGenius or Endless Paper?
PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, and Endless Paper every 8 days. Most recently, PatternGenius was updated on November 1, 2026 and Endless Paper on November 3, 2026.

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