# Go Particles vs Simpleffects

The clearest difference is ads: Simpleffects at none against Go Particles's shown. Simpleffects also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (94% vs 77%). Go Particles's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 320). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Go Particles sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Simpleffects sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Go Particles against 4.7 for Simpleffects. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Particles has 2.1K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Go Particles's written reviews are positive against 94% of Simpleffects's.

Go Particles ships an update every 5 weeks, Simpleffects every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Particles | Simpleffects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-particles-anxiety-relief/id1010351471/reviews)** | [4.7 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleffects/id1036930769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 320 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **93.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindset Motivation Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487761499) | [Pawel Delimata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017402848) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Particles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-particles-anxiety-relief/id1010351471)

Experience a visually stunning and interactive journey designed for relaxation and stress relief. This app offers mesmerizing particle effects that respond to your touch, creating dynamic animations with realistic physics. Escape and unwind with a captivating antistress experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive particle effects, Touch-responsive animations, Realistic physics properties, Combine multiple effects, Mesmerizing visual fusions, Lifelike particle behaviors

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Go Particles 3.99 No Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - Go Particles 4.99 No Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 6.99 Weekly - 3 day trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 7.99 Weekly - 3 day trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly - Go Particles 12.99 Trial | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual -Go Particles 23.99 No Trial | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual - 39.99 3 Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual - Go Particles 29.99 NoTrial | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Go Particles 39.99 3DayTrial | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual -Go Particles 39.99 No Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual - Go Particles 99.99 Trial | $99.99 | per year |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full version option 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full version option 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full version option 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime-Go Particles 49.99 NoTrial | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Satisfying and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and effects
- 🎶 Calming music
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases required
- 🧠 Helps relieve stress and anxiety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Limited free features, many locked behind paywall
- 📱 Performance issues on older devices
- 🤔 Confusing UI and lack of instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Particles not appearing on some devices
- Inability to close full-screen ads
- In-app purchases not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/export creations
- More particle shapes and customization options
- Adjustable speed for particle animations
- Sleep timer or auto-off feature
- Offline mode


### Simpleffects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleffects/id1036930769)

Explore a generative art toy with 60 unique visual effects controllable by touch. Enhance your photos with particle systems and diverse artistic styles for unique results.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 reviewers like**

- 🎨 Generative art toy
- 😌 Highly satisfying
- ✨ Mesmerizing visuals
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and relaxing
- 🧠 Great for autism/ADHD

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎶 No music
- 😞 Not always calming

**Reported bugs**

- Forced review prompt

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Particles free?

Go Particles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simpleffects free?

Simpleffects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Go Particles or Simpleffects?

Go Particles is rated higher. Go Particles averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Simpleffects averages 4.7 from 320 ratings.

### Do Go Particles or Simpleffects have ads?

Go Particles shows ads; Simpleffects does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Particles or Simpleffects?

Go Particles ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simpleffects every 8 days. Most recently, Go Particles was updated on October 22, 2026 and Simpleffects on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*