# Simpleffects — Generative Art Toy

> Generative art toy with 60 touch-controlled visual effects for photo enhancement. (iPhone/iPad app by Pawel Delimata.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleffects/id1036930769 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pawel Delimata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017402848)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 310 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleffects/id1036930769/reviews.md

## What is Simpleffects?

Simpleffects has 60 visual effects controlled entirely with your fingers. 
Each effect can be modified using options. 
Visual effects are very different in their nature. 
Some of them use particle effects.

App supports photos taken by camera or from library.
You can use them now and get very interesting results.

## Key features

- 60 visual effects
- Finger-controlled interface
- Effect modification options
- Particle effects
- Photo import from camera/library
- Generative art creation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Burger tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fuel tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rent tip | $10.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Simpleffects?

Overall sentiment: overwhelmingly positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Generative art toy
- 😌 Highly satisfying
- ✨ Mesmerizing visuals
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing
- 🧠 Great for autism/ADHD
- 💡 Lots of variations and options
- 😴 Helps with sleep
- 👍 Smooth animations
- 💯 Unique and interesting
- 😊 Joyous and creative mood
- 🌟 Well-designed effects
- 👍 Intuitive to use
- 💸 Worth tipping for ad removal

**Cons**

- 🎶 No music
- 😞 Not always calming

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Forced review prompt

**Most requested features**

- Ability to apply effects to photos
- Smaller preview boxes for faster scrolling
- Vector format output
- Slower ambient music option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleffects/id1036930769/reviews.md

### 1/5 — what are the effects called?

*2026-08-25, version 1.75.10*

I don’t know what the effects are. The plasma effect is the only one I know.

### 5/5 — Good!

*2026-03-18, version 1.75.10*

It’s a generative art toy!! 😁

### 5/5 — can’t say the least about this art

*2025-09-17, version 1.75.10*

I toys I mega satisfying you to get your stuff out and I am so satisfying I am so that art!!!

### 5/5 — Best App Ever. Good Display

*2024-12-06, version 1.75.10*

I am enjoying this app this is the best app I have ever downloaded. Even the display is perfect.

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2024-06-23, version 1.75.10*

Very autism friendly and calms me. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Wow! Great game!

*2023-09-10, version 1.75.10*

This game is fun to play even when the internet is out. I wish I could give this game 10 stars if I could but I can’t… Still, it’s a fun game!

### 5/5 — Very Cool

*2023-07-01, version 1.75.10*

Fun to play around with, lots of variations. Good options for changing colors, speed and size. A nice way to relax for a while. Could even use as a meditation tool. Really nice.

### 5/5 — Best app for autism

*2023-04-24, version 1.75.10*

My friends autistic and she can not keep her eyes off of this game my best regards

### 3/5 — No music👎

*2023-03-01, version 1.75.10*

No music 🎶 and not very calming

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2023-02-04, version 1.75.10*

Epik

## Frequently asked questions about Simpleffects

### What does Simpleffects do?

Simpleffects is a generative art toy that provides 60 different visual effects you can control with your fingers. It allows you to modify these effects and apply them to photos taken with your camera or imported from your library to create interesting artistic results.

### What are the key features of Simpleffects?

The app offers 60 unique visual effects, a finger-controlled interface for manipulation, options to modify each effect, and the ability to use particle effects. It also supports importing photos from your device's camera or library.

### How much does Simpleffects cost?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or additional content may be available for purchase.

### Can I use my own photos with Simpleffects?

Yes, you can use photos taken by your device's camera or import them from your photo library. This allows you to apply the app's visual effects to your own images for unique creative outcomes.

### What kind of art can I create with Simpleffects?

You can create a wide range of generative art, from abstract visual patterns to enhanced photographic imagery. The 60 diverse visual effects, including particle systems, offer many possibilities for artistic expression.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.75.10 — 2020-09-30

- Added support for photos taken by camera or from library. They can be used by all effects
effectively doubling number of app effects
- Changed lightnings they are more thicker now
- Plasma effect has been reworked
- Bug fixes

### 1.70.85 — 2020-07-22

- New music track
- Smaller app size by roughly 40%
- Fixed one of the effects not showing anything
- Fixed a bug when switching with side arrows

### 1.70.75 — 2020-07-12

- Added directional arrows to change effects quickly
- Added fade in/out transition 
- Bug fixes

### 1.7.70 — 2020-07-08

- Added directional arrows to change effects quickly
- Added fade in/out transition 
- Bug fixes

### 1.70.25 — 2020-06-30

- Minor bug fixes

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