Comparison

Swarm Multitouch vs Lava Lamp MC

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

Head to head
About

Swarm Multitouch

This graphic application displays a dynamic swarm of particles that react to touch input. Users can divide the swarm into multiple independent groups and customize its size, appearance, and behavior through a settings menu. It offers an interactive and visually engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle swarm
  • Multi-touch control
  • Divide swarm into multiple groups
  • Customizable swarm size
  • Adjustable appearance and behavior
  • Organic particle movement
Features
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Swarm Multitouch is a simple graphic application featuring a swarm of particles moving around the screen in a moderately organic pattern. A counter on the lower right of the screen allows the swarm to be divided into as many as nine independent swarms. Moving your finger around on the screen will cause the swarm to follow your touch. If you use multiple fingers on the screen at the same time, the swarm will break up and a portion of the swarm will track each finger. A "settings" screen allows modifications to swarm size, appearance, and behavior. This is my first iOS application so please, be kind.

About

Lava Lamp MC

Experience a dynamic and customizable digital lava lamp simulation on your device. Powered by the Marching Cubes algorithm, this app offers a visually stunning and interactive way to personalize your screen with various materials and settings.

Highlights
  • Dynamic lava lamp simulation
  • Highly customizable settings
  • Advanced material management
  • Interactive UI controls
  • Save and reset personalized settings
Features
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Lava Lamp MC - Symphony of Bubbles Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Lava Lamp MC, the cutting-edge iOS app that revives the iconic lava lamp experience for your handheld device. Animated by the groundbreaking Marching Cubes algorithm, originally developed by William E. Lorensen and Harvey E. Cline in 1987, this app brings to life a vibrant and fluid lava lamp simulation that is not only visually stunning but also richly customizable. Key Features: Dynamic Lava Lamp Simulation: Witness the fluid, ever-changing allure of a digital lava lamp that molds to your preferences, powered by the legendary Marching Cubes algorithm. Highly Customizable Experience: Engage with a broad spectrum of settings to make the lava lamp your own. Adjust everything from the "lava's" viscosity to the color palette for a truly personalized touch. Advanced Material Management: A sophisticated function manages an array of materials, allowing for a diverse selection of visual effects. Opt from textures like Wax, Rainbow, Quicksilver (akin to liquid metal), Liquid Glass, and more to tailor your aesthetic. Interactive UI Controls: Hone your experience with user-friendly sliders controlling color, saturation, brightness, and beyond. Tinker with skybox options, blob configurations, and particle behavior to claim your lava lamp as uniquely yours. Save and Reset with Ease: Your personalized settings are always preserved, ready for your return. And if you're in the mood for a clean slate, resetting to the default settings is just a tap away. Lava Lamp MC is the ideal choice for those seeking a blend of relaxation, creativity, or a touch of nostalgia. Whether you're reminiscing over classic lava lamps, passionate about avant-garde animations, or simply eager to customize your device in a novel way, Lava Lamp MC delivers an engaging and customizable experience. Download Lava Lamp MC today and unleash your creativity! Developed by Philipp Roger, dedicated indie software developer

Screenshots

Swarm Multitouch4 screens
Lava Lamp MC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Swarm Multitouch at Free against Lava Lamp MC's $2.99. Swarm Multitouch also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Lava Lamp MC's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (27 vs 4). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Swarm Multitouch is free to download; Lava Lamp MC costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lava Lamp MC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lava Lamp MC has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Swarm Multitouch's written reviews are positive against 80% of Lava Lamp MC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swarm Multitouch ships an update every 2 weeks, Lava Lamp MC every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Swarm Multitouch versus Lava Lamp MC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwarm MultitouchLava Lamp MC
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings427 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB378 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett AukburgPhilippe Zay

Customer experience

Swarm Multitouch

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lava Lamp MC

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Swarm Multitouch

No in-app purchases

None

Lava Lamp MC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swarm Multitouch free?
Swarm Multitouch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lava Lamp MC free?
Lava Lamp MC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swarm Multitouch or Lava Lamp MC?
Lava Lamp MC is rated higher. Swarm Multitouch averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Lava Lamp MC averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.
Do Swarm Multitouch or Lava Lamp MC have ads?
Neither Swarm Multitouch nor Lava Lamp MC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swarm Multitouch or Lava Lamp MC?
Swarm Multitouch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lava Lamp MC every 21 months. Most recently, Swarm Multitouch was updated on October 13, 2026 and Lava Lamp MC on October 22, 2026.

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