Comparison

Silk 2 vs Particle Simulation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Silk 2

Create stunning generative art with a magical brush. Easily design mandalas, wallpapers, and flowing visual patterns with simple finger gestures. This app is perfect for both artists and beginners to express their creativity.

Highlights
  • Magic brush for flowing art
  • Create mandalas and wallpapers
  • High-resolution export
  • Rainbow color and new palettes
  • Apple Pencil and 3D Touch support
  • Original music and sound
Features
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Draw beautiful flowing art with Silk. With Silk's award-winning magic brush, anyone can be an artist. Featured by Apple as one of their favorite apps. Relax, express yourself, and create mandalas and wallpapers. With the swish of a finger, Silk strands mingle and fuse, weaving together into wonderful works of art. Silk supports all iPhones and iPads, is enhanced for 3D touch, and specifically designed for the Apple Pencil. Buy once, run everywhere! "I can't believe even someone like me can create something cool looking in this thing. That's amazing!" ~ nickknw "Awesome! All I can think is woahdude." ~ MayhemMark - The official app of the award-winning website weavesilk.com, with millions of users - High-resolution export for poster prints or wallpapers - Eraser, a rainbow color, many new color palettes - Optimized for larger iPhones, iPad, and iPad Pro - Support for the Apple Pencil and 3D touch - Great for artists and non-artists alike - Cross-platform: play on your iPhone/iPod touch, iPad, and iPad Pro - Original music and sound created for Silk - Create gorgeous wallpapers with the swish of a finger. The creature sketch in the iPhone screenshots was drawn by Oliver Wetter (www.fantasio.info) and the silk eye was drawn by Daniel Coonfield.

About

Particle Simulation

Explore a world of creativity and find tranquility with mesmerizing particle simulations. Interact with dynamic particles, customize their behavior, and create beautiful art impressions while listening to meditative music. It's a calming and creative outlet for stress reduction and self-expression.

Highlights
  • Dynamic particle simulation
  • Meditative music
  • Customizable parameters
  • Autopilot mode
  • Gyrosensor and haptic feedback
  • Capture and share creations
  • Save and load presets
Features
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Seeking a calming and creative outlet? Particle Simulation offers a unique way to unwind and find tranquility through mesmerizing simulations. Explore Creative Freedom and Calmness Reduce stress and explore a world of creativity with our dynamic particle simulation. Simply touch the screen to interact with captivating particles that respond to your movements. Dive deep into a realm of fascination and artistic freedom, forging a connection with the universe. Features of Particle Simulation: - Easy-to-use particle simulation - Meditative music - Customizable parameters for color, motion, and more - Autopilot mode for hands-free enjoyment - Gyrosensor and haptic feedback integration - Capture and share your creations (Screenshots + Videos) - Save and load your favorite settings with presets Experience Freedom, Calmness, and Creativity Art is a powerful form of expression, and this app provides a safe and easy outlet for your thoughts and emotions. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, Particles Simulation invites you to transform your thoughts into beautiful, transient art impressions on your screen. Rediscover Inner Peace In a world filled with stress and negativity, find solace and awareness within this app. Open it anytime to reclaim your peace and make the most of your free time with this incredible, free app. Craft Beautiful Particle Art Impressions Use your fingertips to craft intricate forms and shapes with dynamic particles while listening to soothing, real-time generated music. Customize your experience with options like color, motion, and more for a personalized meditation and relaxation session. Ready to experience the soothing embrace of creative freedom? Download Particle Simulation now and enjoy breathtaking particle patterns and soulful music until you're completely relaxed. Because you deserve to find calmness and serenity. Questions or suggestions? Contact us at info@mkgames.org. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Silk 24 screens
Particle Simulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Silk 2 at 92% against Particle Simulation's 25%. Silk 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Particle Simulation's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Particle Simulation is free to download; Silk 2 costs $2.99 up front. Particle Simulation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Silk 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Silk 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Silk 2 has 899 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Silk 2's written reviews are positive against 25% of Particle Simulation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silk 2 ships an update monthly, Particle Simulation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Silk 2 versus Particle Simulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilk 2Particle Simulation
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (899 ratings) — better4.5 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings899 — better46
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuri VishnevskyMarvin Krueger

Customer experience

Silk 2

All ratings899 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.4%

Particle Simulation

All ratings46 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Silk 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more drawing tools and brushes
  • Implement background color selection
  • Allow saving and loading of artwork
  • Provide more detailed tutorials or instructions

Particle Simulation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Silk 2

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Particle Simulation

Subscriptions3
  • Particles PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Psychedelic magic | monthly$3.991 Month
  • Particles PRO$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Psychedelic magic$19.99

Questions

Is Silk 2 free?
Silk 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Particle Simulation free?
Particle Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Silk 2 or Particle Simulation?
Silk 2 is rated higher. Silk 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 899 ratings, while Particle Simulation averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.
Do Silk 2 or Particle Simulation have ads?
Neither Silk 2 nor Particle Simulation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silk 2 or Particle Simulation?
Silk 2 ships an update monthly, and Particle Simulation every 7 months. Most recently, Silk 2 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Particle Simulation on September 9, 2026.

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