17.0
2023-06-04
Export your pattern algorithm visually, with step by step layers showing how the final image is created from your rules. Exports as PNG.
With the one-time pro unlock export a PDF with pages for each layer of your pattern.
16.0
2023-04-05
Studio mode: apply blurs and blend modes to individual layers
Quick reorder rules function (open the menu to drag and drop to rearrange)
Improved distort rule
New Move Flow rule: shapes flow around the pattern
15.0
2022-12-08
Six brand new rules:
Snowflake: create snowflake like patterns from shapes
Flake: clone your shape at each corner, to create fractal patterns
DistortPartial: distort just one corner of each shape
Flow: a bit like watercolour paint flowing outwards from the original shape
RandomRotation: rotate each shape by a different amount
Regularise: convert each shape into a regular polygon at its original location
New Rule Explorer screen: understand how each rule works by seeing them individually applied
Reset menu: choose from 4 presets when resetting/clearing your Pattern.
14.0
2022-11-27
New "Drop" rule: randomly drops shapes to create more organic looking patterns.
Fix to "restart" when using custom starting positions.
13.0
2022-11-13
4k video output and improved video creation screen
12.0
2022-11-04
• Undo and redo changes
• Full history of edits, jump to previous state
• Saving current pattern
• Insert new rule at a particular position
• Hide layers
• Updated look and feel (less rounding, shadows; more flat)
• Printable/exportable cheat sheet
• More detailed guide
11.0
2022-04-12
Start from many shapes, rather than a single central shape. Choose between random or circular layout, for more intricate or chaotic patterns.
10.0
2021-12-29
New outlined/stroked shapes (you can switch between filled and outlined shapes on each rule application).
PNG Export now allows you to adjust aspect ratio (portrait, square and several landscape sizes). SVG export also supports these aspect ratios.
8k export size now supported.
Data export to JSON (if you want to do something with the pattern specification).
Two new example patterns.
9.0
2021-11-29
3D Mode(!) you can now see your pattern in 3D
New FX colour update: apply hue, saturation, value and alpha spectrums to generated shapes
New example
Video export now has 5 second output length
New progress animation for video output
Bug fix for video rendering (it is now the 'right' way up!)
8.0
2021-10-12
Examples: a collection of introductory example patterns which show how to use Pattern Maker
History View: open previously exported patterns
"RotateC" Rule: rotate your pattern around the centre of the view
Behind the scenes updates and fixes
Pro Mode: support the future development of Pattern Maker by unlocking Pro Mode. Provides additional export options and allows access to historical patterns. (The core of the App is still completely free.)
7.1
2021-03-30
Improved video export, with FPS option (and scaling fix).
7.0
2021-03-28
Video creation(!) When you create a pattern you can now animate it. Control the size of each step in your pattern and create fun, dynamic videos.
6.0
2021-03-19
New start shape editor: create a fully custom start shape for your pattern.
4 new rules that apply algorithmic effects at an entire pattern level.
New visuals for the add rule menu.
Improvements to UI for smaller iPads.
New export with filter option: make your patterns pop for social media.
5
2021-03-01
Export with social media ready filters
7 new rules (4 existing rules superseded)
Various small tweaks/improvements/fixes.
4
2021-01-16
12 more rules, for a total of 24 graphical effects. Massively expands the kind of patterns you can generate.
A new variations mode. Generate random variations of your pattern. When you find one you like export it, or update your design and further edit it.
3
2020-10-27
Huge new update with 7 new rules to apply (more than doubling your options), the ability to apply rules multiple times and improvements to how colour updates are applied.
2
2020-08-23
Bugfix for reordering
Visual improvements
New Icon
1.3
2019-11-02
Reset your pattern
New Icon
Workaround for iOS 13.2 issue
1.1
2019-10-26
iPad support and a minor performance improvement.