Comparison

MusicPaint vs Magic Fluid Sand

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

Head to head
About

MusicPaint

Create abstract art where your music dictates the colors. Explore the hues of your voice and ambient sounds. Save and share your unique visual creations.

Highlights
  • Music-controlled color palettes
  • Over 40 unique brushes
  • Share creations to social media
  • Save art to gallery
  • Visualize ambient sound and voice
  • Interactive music visualizer
Features
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Paint perfect abstract pictures - your music controls the color of the paint! A Revolution in painting, every song creates new colors, for creative minds of all ages. + Music from your music library controls the color so you can get on with being creative. + Over 40 unique brushes to use (9 are absolutely free!). + Easily share your creations on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Email from within the app. + Save your creations to the Gallery. + Groove to your music library, every song creates different colors and paintings. + Compatible with mp3 and m4a music on your iPhone and iPad. + Or use the microphone to visualise and paint with ambient music and sound, or even your voice! + A unique way to rediscover your music and creatively collaborate with your favorite artists! As well as creating beautiful paintings that will surprise your friends the app can also be used to: > Explore the color of your voice and sounds in your environment. > As an interactive music visualiser and for VJs. > In speech therapy and to encourage vocalisation. > To just relax with a playlist and interact with music. ** Not compatible with Apple Music or streaming services.

About

Magic Fluid Sand

Experience a unique blend of classic Tetris and 2048 gameplay with relaxing fluid sand simulations. Enjoy synthesized music and inspiring quotes for a calming and visually engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Fluid sand simulation
  • Classic Tetris gameplay
  • 2048 puzzle game
  • Synthesized background music
  • Inspiring life quotes
  • Interactive sand control
Features
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Natural rhythms soothe your mind. Enjoy stunning fluid sand effects with ever-changing visuals for total relaxation. Play classic puzzle games: 2048, Block Puzzle, Minesweeper, Snake and Number Sliding Puzzle. Random notes create unique melodies every time. Enjoy relaxing pure music, natural sounds and classical piano pieces. Toggle background music freely, tap and control flowing sand particles. Vivid visuals inspire your thoughts. Read wise quotes in your spare time and gain insights into life while having fun.

Screenshots

MusicPaint4 screens
Magic Fluid Sand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MusicPaint at 50% against Magic Fluid Sand's 0%. MusicPaint also leads on rating (2.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Magic Fluid Sand's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price 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

Both are free to download. MusicPaint sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Fluid Sand asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MusicPaint holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MusicPaint has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MusicPaint's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Fluid Sand's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MusicPaint ships an update fortnightly, Magic Fluid Sand monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MusicPaint versus Magic Fluid Sand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusicPaintMagic Fluid Sand
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (11 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Outram立辉 韩

Customer experience

MusicPaint

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Magic Fluid Sand

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MusicPaint

One-time2
  • Super Green Brush Set!Free
  • Ultimate Red Brush Set!Free
None

Magic Fluid Sand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MusicPaint free?
MusicPaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Fluid Sand free?
Magic Fluid Sand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MusicPaint or Magic Fluid Sand?
MusicPaint is rated higher. MusicPaint averages 2.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Magic Fluid Sand averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MusicPaint or Magic Fluid Sand have ads?
Magic Fluid Sand shows ads; MusicPaint does not.
Which is updated more often, MusicPaint or Magic Fluid Sand?
MusicPaint ships an update fortnightly, and Magic Fluid Sand monthly. Most recently, MusicPaint was updated on October 10, 2026 and Magic Fluid Sand on October 7, 2026.

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