18.0
2024-01-29
New Kaleidoscope(ish) rule to create rotational patterns
Save scale when you save patterns
Improvements to reset function
The history view is now the first screen you see. You can create a new pattern, resume the last pattern you were last editing or open a previous pattern.
Many under the hood improvements.
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.
13.0
2022-11-13
4k video output and improved video creation screen
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.
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).
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