Melodala

© 2010 Melodala
$2.99, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Teaches: music, creativity
CTR Rating: 76%

CTR Review

Inspired by the Mandala patterns of the Buddhist monks, this app makes it possible to convert your finger drawings into snowflake-like symmetrical art, set to zen-like music. There are two drawing modes, normal and blend. The palette contains 35 colors and three types of brushes. Content includes ten songs. The main weakness is that each time you change colors or try a different brush, a large menu blocks the screen, interrupting any feelings of peace. All in all, a good idea, and cool effects are certainly easy to make, as long as you don't mind some interface juggling. Work can be saved or emailed.