Best apps like Game of Life (xs)

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Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Game of Life (xs) or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 32+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

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LogicGates-MechanicalComputer#1

LogicGates-MechanicalComputer by θΆ…ζ΄ͺ 撁

Basic principles of Logic Gate
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Education
3.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore the fundamental principles of computer operation by understanding how simple switching circuits can perform basic arithmetic functions like addition. This app demonstrates logic gate concepts, potentially inspiring users to build their own computing components.

FractalEcho#2

FractalEcho by Roger Bauchspies

Exploring the infinite fractal
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Education
4.1(8 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore the infinite complexity of fractals with stunning visuals and unparalleled depth. This app offers advanced search capabilities, customization options, and educational insights into mathematical concepts. Share your discoveries and learn through an intuitive interface.

Mandel Draw#3

Mandel Draw by Kouji Mori

Intuitive Fractal Drawing App
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Education
4.5(147 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore the infinite beauty of fractals with this intuitive drawing app. Generate Mandelbrot and Julia sets with numerous functions and color palettes. Enjoy simple touch controls for navigation and advanced settings for high-resolution output and iCloud syncing.

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Explore the beauty of recursive functions, chaos, and fractals through interactive demonstrations and an exploratory tool. Investigate mathematical concepts like the Mandelbrot Set, Julia sets, and cellular automata.

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Mandel-GL
Mandel-GL
Mandel-GL
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Explore the intricate beauty of the Mandelbrot set with this educational app. Zoom into fractal patterns, adjust rendering parameters, and choose from vibrant color themes. Learn about the mathematical and historical context behind this fascinating fractal.

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Jude - Fractal Explorer
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Discover and explore intricate fractal patterns from the Julia and Mandlebrot sets. Customize their appearance with different color palettes and save your favorite creations as device backgrounds.

Explore Julia and Mandlebrot fractalsInfinite zoom capabilitiesCustomizable color palettes
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Retinamandelbrot
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Retinamandelbrot
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Explore the intricate beauty of Mandelbrot and Julia fractals with extreme zoom capabilities, reaching factors of 10^20000. Morph fractals in real-time, customize their appearance with different palettes and shaders, and share your discoveries as high-resolution images or videos.

Extreme fractal zooming (10^20000+)Real-time Julia morphingCustomizable palettes and shaders
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FractalScapes Fractal Designer
FractalScapes Fractal Designer
FractalScapes Fractal Designer
by MOEDAE LLC
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Create intricate geometric and plant-like fractal designs using an intuitive touch interface. Explore pre-made samples, share your creations, and use it as an interactive educational tool to understand recursion.

Interactive fractal creation with touch interfaceDrag and drop rule manipulationUse provided samples or shared fractals
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4D Polytopes & Tesseract
4D Polytopes & Tesseract
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Explore and interact with theoretical four-dimensional objects in real-time. This app offers intuitive touch controls and a tutorial to help you understand complex geometric shapes. An integrated browser provides access to further information on 4D polytopes.

Real-time rendering of 4D regular polytopesIntuitive touch gesture manipulationIn-app tutorial for learning 4D concepts
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Mandelbrot Navigator 2
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