# Symmetry Lab: kaleidoscope art

> Mirror and mandala drawing

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327084738](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id327084738)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id327084738`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Luke Bradford
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (70 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-26
- **First published:** 2009-08-22
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symmetry-lab-kaleidoscope-art/id327084738)
- **Website:** [https://symmetrylab.app](https://symmetrylab.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://symmetrylab.app/privacy](https://symmetrylab.app/privacy)

## Description

Save any pattern you make to the in-app gallery. Pinch to zoom in for fine detail. Pro adds custom gradients, extra grids, presets, and time lapse video export.

Create beautiful symmetrical art with just your finger. Symmetry Lab instantly mirrors your strokes, turning simple gestures into intricate, mesmerizing patterns.

No artistic skill required — draw a few lines and watch something extraordinary emerge. From kids to experienced artists, anyone can get amazing results in seconds.

NEW: A completely rebuilt color system. Paint on black or paper backgrounds instead of just white, design with your own custom gradients, and pick exactly the shade you want with a redesigned color selector.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
• Draw freehand with a variety of brush styles
• Apply up to 32-fold symmetry, both rotational and mirrored
• Paint on black, paper, or white backgrounds
• Use snap-to-grid modes to create tiled and geometric patterns
• Let the autonomous pattern generator create art on its own
• Save every pattern to your in-app gallery, then browse, revisit, and share your collection
• Share your creations on social media

BUILT FOR EVERYONE
Dynamic Type, including the larger accessibility sizes, and full VoiceOver support make Symmetry Lab comfortable to use however you prefer to read and navigate.

WANT MORE?
The full version of Symmetry Lab unlocks even more creative possibilities — up to 128-fold symmetry, extra colors including rainbow, fire, and ice, additional grid styles, presets, and more.

Symmetry Lab launched in 2009 and has been actively improved over many years. It was completely redesigned in 2026 with a modern interface, improved performance, a gallery that keeps your work close, and a brand-new color system.

Questions or feedback? Tap "Send feedback" in Settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Rankings

- #154,535 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its rich creative toolkit, meditative feel, and recent gallery improvements, plus a capable free version. The main complaints are the lack of an in-app save feature, a cluttered drawing area, persistent drawing bugs, no zoom, and limited color/brush options.

### Pros

- Rich set of creative options and effects (kaleidoscope, mirrors, rotations) that keep art creation varied.
- Fun and meditative to use with a well-designed, satisfying interface.
- Gallery feature added in the latest version, improving viewing of your work.
- Free version offers many features, making it accessible.
- Saving/exporting on-device via screenshots or camera roll (a convenient workaround to save work).

### Cons

- No built-in save/export feature; users frequently request a save button.
- UI/menu is cluttered and takes up drawing space; no option to hide it.
- Bugs affecting drawing (errant dot connections, pen/zoom issues).
- No zoom functionality; limited scaling controls.
- Limited color and brush options; desire for more colors and brush sizes (and occasional color layering issues).

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