Spirograph Maker
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| Rating | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 42%88 | 4.35 | |
| United Kingdom | 14%29 | 4.48 | |
| Japan | 11%23 | 4.70 | |
| Australia | 5%11 | 4.09 | |
| Canada | 5%11 | 3.18 | |
| Turkey | 4%9 | 4.56 | |
| Germany | 3%6 | 4.17 | |
| India | 2%5 | 4.20 | |
| Mexico | 2%4 | 4.75 | |
| New Zealand | 1%3 | 5.00 | |
| Philippines | 1%3 | 2.33 | |
| Russia | 1%3 | 3.33 |
Description
Create mesmerizing geometric art with a single tap.
Released in 2017 with over 110,000 downloads — a math-meets-art tool refined over 9 years.
Spirograph Maker turns the timeless mechanical drawing toy into a digital playground for your iPhone and iPad. Choose your gears, pick your colors, and watch hypnotic patterns bloom across the screen — no drawing skill required.
WHERE MATH MEETS ART
The patterns Spirograph creates aren't accidents — they're governed by GCD/LCM and parametric equations. Watch how the lobe count is determined by n/gcd(n,m), see hypotrochoids and epitrochoids come alive on your screen. A visual companion for middle-school number theory and high-school parametric curves. Whether you're a curious learner, a math enthusiast, or just love beautiful patterns, this is where math becomes mesmerizing.
In 2022, this app was acknowledged in an academic paper on algebraic combinatorics — the smoothness criteria for Positroid varieties (Billey & Weaver, arXiv:2207.06508). From a child's toy to cutting-edge mathematical research — that's how deep these patterns go.
KEY FEATURES
Auto-draw mode: tap once and beautiful patterns appear on their own
Custom color palette with gradient mode for endless combinations
Adjustable gear sizes for infinite pattern variations
Save your creations directly to your Photo Library
Share to Instagram, Facebook, or anywhere
Full iPad support — a bigger canvas for finer detail
Light and Dark mode
WHY SPIROGRAPH MAKER
A meditative break from a busy day — without leaving your phone
A visual bridge between middle-school math and university geometry
Inspired by the classic Spirograph toy, reimagined for modern iOS
Perfect for parents, students, artists, and math enthusiasts
Works offline, anywhere
PERFECT FOR
Winding down before bed
Sparking creativity with kids
A short math meditation anytime
Making one-of-a-kind wallpapers
Sharing unique art on Instagram
A short, calm focus break during your day
In Japan, downloads notably spike around the start of new school terms and summer breaks — pointing to a growing use as a learning companion.
Pull out your phone, tap once, and watch sacred geometry unfold. Whether you're a designer, a doodler, a student, or just love beautiful patterns, Spirograph Maker is the simplest way to make art that mesmerizes.
Free to download. Optional ad-free upgrade available.