Turn every pattern into a mesmerizing video. New: time lapse export captures your drawing as it unfolds, ready to share anywhere.
Create stunning symmetrical art with just your finger. Symmetry Lab instantly mirrors your strokes across up to 128-fold symmetry, turning simple gestures into intricate, beautiful patterns.
No artistic skill required — draw a few lines and watch something extraordinary emerge. From kids to professional artists, anyone can create designs that look like they took hours in seconds.
NEW: A built-in gallery keeps every pattern you make. Browse your collection, revisit old favorites, and share to Photos, Instagram, Messages, and more — all from one place.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Draw freehand with a variety of brush styles — smooth, jagged, lines, dots, and square
• Apply 2-fold up to 128-fold symmetry, both rotational and mirrored
• Paint with dynamic colors — rainbow, fire, ice, and others that shift as you draw
• Use snap-to-grid modes to create perfectly tiled, woven, or geometric patterns
• Set the center of symmetry anywhere on the canvas for endless compositional variety
• Let the autonomous pattern generator create art on its own — just press play and watch
• Save every pattern to your in-app gallery
• Share to Photos, Instagram, Messages, and more
• Unlimited undo and redo history
PEOPLE USE SYMMETRY LAB FOR
• Creating original art and digital designs
• Designing patterns for jewelry, textiles, tattoos, and crafts
• Relaxation and mindful drawing
• Teaching symmetry and geometry concepts
• Just playing around — it's genuinely fun
Symmetry Lab launched in 2009 and actively improved over many years. It was completely redesigned in 2026 with a modern interface, improved performance, and a new gallery that keeps your work close.
Questions or feedback? Tap "Contact the Developer" in Settings to send me an email.
This app's been on my phone for a solid two years, and boy am I happy with it. I just wish more tools would be put into it, like a tool for making smooth curves. It can be tough to draw those freehand.
Developer Response
Hi, thanks so much for your feedback. I'll be making more updates this year and will definitely consider a smooth curve brush style.
Best app ever
MoonAlchemist33
This is by far the most relaxing, blissful, distracting, and mind numbing app I've ever had. It's good for people who like an exact balance of chaos and structure. It's good for people who need to outlet their emotions in a stimulating way (visually). It's my favorite app. Honestly it's so good because I come home stressed from school and this just takes my mind off of it for a while so I can breathe
Great app!
Bratt325
Awesome app. I love all the new features rolling out - I’ve been using it for years but now being able to zoom, save, and share is great! It’s so relaxing and interesting to see all the shapes form!
How do you reset this?
Abner McSnarch
I was experimenting with the setting and now I can’t get back to making kalidescope images. :(
Developer Response
Hi Abner, it's hard to say exactly what's happening without knowing more, but in general the way to increase the number of folds of symmetry is to tap the symmetry button on the right toolbar (looks like a circle with one or more lines dividing it into sections) and adjust using the slider and button in that drawer. If you're having trouble feel free to reach out directly.
Bug fixes and improvements
Version 8.9
The developer, Luke Bradford, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
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Information
Seller
Luke Bradford
Size
15.3 MB
Category
Graphics & Design
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
