Item: Rainbow Loom Designer
Rating: 75
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

75/100

Rainbow Loom Designer is a creative oasis for anyone who went through the loom bracelet craze. What’s impressive about this app is how accurately it simulates the actual physical loom. The way the bands stretch and snap onto the pegs feels very natural, and the 3D preview is a brilliant addition. You can design a complex pattern and then immediately see what it would look like on a wrist from any angle.

It’s more than just a toy; it’s a powerful prototyping tool. Many users use it to plan out their real-life bracelets before using their physical supplies. With 46 colors and the ability to undo every move, it allows for a level of experimentation that’s impossible with a real loom. It’s especially great for younger children who might struggle with the fine motor skills required for the physical hobby but still want to create and share beautiful jewelry designs. It’s simple, colorful, and very relaxing.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

Let’s be clear: this isn't a game. It's a digital instruction manual. I remember when every kid had these rubber bands on their wrists, but that ship sailed years ago. The app itself is incredibly clunky. The interface looks like it was designed by a committee in 2013 and never updated. Managing the digital loom is more frustrating than just doing it with your hands.

As a gamer, I look for systems and rewards. Here, the 'reward' is just a digital picture of a bracelet. The community features are bare-bones and the tutorials are better found on YouTube for free. It’s a very specific tool for a very specific hobby that has mostly passed its prime. Unless you are a Rainbow Loom completionist, there is zero reason to have this on your phone.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Official pattern library
Allows color testing without wasting bands

Dated, unresponsive UI
Niche appeal with little actual 'gameplay'
Feels like an abandoned project

Technical Report

Performance: Slow loading; UI does not scale well on modern high-resolution screens.

Accessibility:

Visual step-by-step guides

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a die-hard Rainbow Loom crafter who wants to plan designs digitally.

Skip if: You are looking for entertainment or a modern app experience.

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Toca Tailor
Tie Dye
Bracelet Maker

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 13 Mini
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: Designed 1 bracelet

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

828691067

$0.99 4+★2.1 8 reviews

Author : TegTap, LLC

Pubish Date : Thu Mar 13 2014

Last Update Date : Tue Oct 06 2015

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.4Tue Oct 06 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Optimized for iOS 9
Create your own friendship bracelets and charms! Stretch the bands into any pattern you wish on the designer loom, then see your design in action on a 3D bracelet!
You can switch back and forth between the loom and the 3D bracelet so you can see how each little tweak changes the bracelet. While looking at your 3D bracelet, you can rotate it around on the screen to see it from any angle.
Rainbow Loom Designer is super easy to learn and to use for all ages. The loom detects which peg your finger is closes to, so the stretchy bands always snap into place on the correct peg. The undo button remembers all your moves, so it's easy to get rid of misplaced stretchy bands.
You can also take pictures of your creations and save them on your device!
With 8 different stretchy bands, 46 colors, and your design skills, the possibilities are endless!
Rainbow Loom Designer is perfect for everyone who loves making friendship bracelets and jewelry. It is especially good for children who are too young to use a real loom on their own.
Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Create your own friendship bracelets and charms! Stretch the bands into any pattern you wish on the designer loom, then see your design in action on a 3D bracelet!
You can switch back and forth between the loom and the 3D bracelet so you can see how each little tweak changes the bracelet. While looking at your 3D bracelet, you can rotate it around on the screen to see it from any angle.
Rainbow Loom Designer is super easy to learn and to use for all ages. The loom detects which peg your finger is closes to, so the stretchy bands always snap into place on the correct peg. The undo button remembers all your moves, so it's easy to get rid of misplaced stretchy bands.
You can also take pictures of your creations and save them on your device!
With 8 different stretchy bands, 46 colors, and your design skills, the possibilities are endless!
Rainbow Loom Designer is perfect for everyone who loves making friendship bracelets and jewelry. It is especially good for children who are too young to use a real loom on their own.

Ratings & Reviews

2.1 out of 5 with 8 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Rainbow Loom Designer is a creative simulation app that lets players design friendship bracelets and charms digitally. Using a virtual loom, you can stretch bands into any pattern you imagine. The app features a real-time 3D preview, allowing you to rotate and inspect your bracelet from every angle to see how your design looks. With 46 colors and 8 different band types, the possibilities are endless. It's an easy-to-use tool for both planning real-life loom projects and creating digital jewelry to share with friends.

Features

Interactive 3D bracelet preview

46 vibrant band colors

8 different band styles

Unlimited undo and redo

Save and share creation photos

Tips

3D Inspection

After placing a few rows of bands, switch to the 3D Bracelet view. Rotate the wrist model to see how the pattern interlocks. This is the best way to catch mistakes before finishing the design.

Promotion Videos

Cheong Choon Ng's Story: A Rubber Band Phenomenon - YouTube

Gameplays

Placing Bands

Tap a peg to start a band and drag it to another peg. The app automatically snaps the band into place on the nearest peg, making it easy to create precise patterns even on small screens.