# Cellular - Conway's Game of Life

> Cellular simulation based on Conway's Game of Life rules. (iPhone/iPad app by David Farruggio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellular-conways-game-of-life/id1164228018 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Farruggio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164228017)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellular-conways-game-of-life/id1164228018/reviews.md

## What is Cellular?

Cellular implements Conway's game of life with the original rules. A cell is either dead or alive. The following rules define the next state of each cell. Any cell with less than two neighbours dies for loneliness. So does a cell with more than three neighbours because of overpopulation. A cell with exactly three neighbours will get alive.
Use the simple arrow to simulate a single step or the double-arrow for the loop mode. Pause with the double bar and stop the with the square. The broom clears the matrix and the dice sets it to a random initial state. The pin saves the current state which will be reloaded by stopping the simulation. Tapping a cell in the matrix toggles the state
The size of the matrix and the simulation speed are set in the settings.

## Key features

- Conway's Game of Life simulation
- Single step and loop modes
- Pause and stop simulation
- Clear and randomize matrix
- Save and load states
- Adjust matrix size and speed
- Tap to toggle cell state

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellular-conways-game-of-life/id1164228018/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Made my iPhone 12 crash and poor mechanics overall.

*2025-06-16*

I’m very sad.

### 4/5 — Crash

*2023-07-09*

It is a good app, but if you press random, then stop, then random it crashes. It would also be great if you could zoom in and out with a pinch so it would be easier to build large things.

### 5/5 — ???

*2020-07-07*

I just like the game don’t mind me.

### 5/5 — Really good

*2020-04-17*

Version

### 3/5 — Interesting but poor core mechanics

*2017-12-24*

While this app provides a fresh take of Conway’s game of life, the speed is poorly implemented. There is no ability to change the speed and the default is very slow.  This is critical in high end implementations because certain initial conditions can result in 1000’s of iterations before stabilizing which would take hours to see in this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Cellular

### What are the rules of Conway's Game of Life in Cellular?

Cellular implements the original rules: a cell with less than two neighbors dies of loneliness, a cell with more than three neighbors dies of overpopulation, and a cell with exactly three neighbors becomes alive.

### How do I control the simulation in Cellular?

You can use the arrow buttons for single steps or continuous loops, the double bar to pause, and the square to stop. Tapping a cell toggles its state.

### Can I save my progress in Cellular?

Yes, the 'pin' icon allows you to save the current state of the matrix. This saved state will be reloaded when you stop the simulation.

### How can I customize the simulation environment in Cellular?

In the settings, you can adjust the size of the matrix and the speed at which the simulation runs.

### What devices does Cellular support?

Cellular is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Cellular?

Cellular has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences.

### How often is Cellular updated?

The app was last updated on April 19, 2017, with version 1.1. It was initially released on October 13, 2016.

### Does Cellular have ads?

No, Cellular does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2017-04-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added setting for birth and die speed of cells. You can specify how fast cells appear and vanish.
Minor bugfixes.

### 1.0 — 2016-10-12

No release notes.

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