Spirograph Maker
iOS Universel / Divertissement
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.
Quoi de neuf dans la dernière version ?
- Improved the feedback form. You can now optionally add your email address so we can follow up on your report.
- Minor bug fixes.
Thank you for using Spirograph Maker.
