PatternGenius vs Todo Matrix
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/
Todo Matrix
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Organize your Apple Reminders by importance and urgency. Todo Matrix puts your tasks into four clear quadrants so you can choose what to do now, schedule for later, delegate, or set aside. Choose up to three priorities with Today’s Focus. Add notes and due dates, search your reminders, and keep track of completed tasks. Use your iCloud Reminders account to keep supported devices in sync. Add a Lock Screen widget and choose a list, a focused task, or two important quadrants. After editing tasks in Apple Reminders or on another device, open Todo Matrix to refresh its data. iOS controls widget refresh timing. Available in 26 localizations, including English, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese and more. Reminders access is required to display and manage your tasks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Todo Matrix at none against PatternGenius's 2. Todo Matrix also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). PatternGenius's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Todo Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.
PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, Todo Matrix weekly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | PatternGenius | Todo Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (45 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Create2Thrive Inc. | Chen Chung Lung |
In-app purchases
PatternGenius
- All Genius7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- All Genius7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Todo Matrix
No in-app purchases
