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Game of Life Cellular Automata

Game of Life Cellular Automata

See your patterns come alive!

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 17, 2015
  • November 23, 2025

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Nathan Pool
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Explore John Conway's classic cellular automata simulation. Watch complex patterns emerge and evolve from simple rules on your iPhone or iPad.

✓Cellular automata simulation
✓John Conway's Game of Life
✓Pattern evolution
✓iPhone and iPad compatible
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What's New in Game of Life Cellular Automata

4.0

November 23, 2025

Improvements and fixes for iOS 26

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Just needs one more thing

Please, PLEASE ADD AN OPTION TO CHANGE THE RULES OF CONWAYS GAME OF LIFE SO THAT WE CAN DO SIMILAR THINGS LIKE HIGHLIFE
Jaxbez2882Jaxbez2882

Settings

I like this game, but give us more settings! Like more colors, shapes, or probably an option between limited board and infinite board, maybe like putting saves into the board without clearing the board, button should be indicated with “IMPORT”. Also, developer, please respond. Although you don’t have to do this list but I like REALLY REALLY REALLY want the infinite board so my netmacer is infinite.
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kakaV4201kakaV4201

Thank you for making this free

This app was perfect for demonstrating the Game of Life to my homeschool math circle. It has just enough functionality to be useful and engaging. It lacks advanced features like selecting, copying, pasting, color by generation, different rule sets, and larger machines, but for the price the current functionality is fantastic. And thank you for not filling it with adware. Very classy.
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abwilleyabwilley

Game of Life

This is a wonderful game that shows the very interesting properties of John Conway's game of life. I believe that this is the best game of life application on the App Store. I would appreciate a setting to turn on the HighLife variant, where cells are also born with 6 neighbors along with 3. I have been using this app for many years and i appreciate the developer's prolonged support. Thank you.
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very humongous socksvery humongous socks

Love it good job!

It is a well done app
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FAQ

What is the Game of Life Cellular Automata app?

This app is a straightforward implementation of John Conway's Game of Life, a famous cellular automaton. It allows you to observe how simple rules can lead to complex and evolving patterns.

What are the key features of this app?

The app's main feature is its simulation of Conway's Game of Life. You can witness patterns come alive and evolve based on the defined rules. It is designed for both iPhone and iPad.

Is this app free to download and use?

Yes, the application is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, offering an uninterrupted experience.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.

What are some common use cases for this app?

Users can explore the emergent complexity of cellular automata, use it as a tool for generative art, or simply enjoy observing the fascinating patterns that arise from the simulation's rules.