Comparison

Random Walk Simulator vs MBrot8

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

Head to head
About

Random Walk Simulator

Simulate random walks in 1D or 2D space. Adjust step distance and directions to generate stochastic patterns. Save your generated images directly to your device's photo album.

Highlights
  • 1D and 2D random walk simulation
  • Adjustable step distance
  • Adjustable number of directions
  • Stochastic pattern generation
  • Save images to photo album
Features
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Random Walk Simulator is a simple simulation tool of random walk in 1D / 2D space. Number of directions and maximum travel distance of each step can be changed. Different patterns will be drawn stochastically depending on these parameters. You can save resulting images to photo album.

About

MBrot8

Features
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Explore the infinite beauty of the Mandelbrot set with MBrot8. Navigate intricate fractal landscapes using intuitive pinch-to-zoom and pan gestures. Customize each view with flexible color controls, save your favorite discoveries, and create high-resolution images to share. Features include: • Smooth GPU-powered Mandelbrot rendering • Deep, precise zooming • Intuitive pinch and pan controls • Adjustable color spread, shift, and range • Saved-set thumbnails for quick retrieval • Previous and next navigation • Manual scale and center entry • High-resolution image export • Image saving, retrieval, and sharing • Support for iPhone and iPad • Every region reveals new patterns, structures, and colors. Start exploring and discover what lies within the Mandelbrot set.

Screenshots

Random Walk Simulator3 screens
MBrot83 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Random Walk Simulator at Free against MBrot8's $2.99. Random Walk Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). MBrot8's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 103 months). On 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

Random Walk Simulator is free to download; MBrot8 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Walk Simulator ships an update every 103 months, MBrot8 monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Random Walk Simulator versus MBrot8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Walk SimulatorMBrot8
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 103 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKentaro WadaMarDan GeoSpatial

In-app purchases

None

Random Walk Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

MBrot8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random Walk Simulator free?
Random Walk Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MBrot8 free?
MBrot8 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Random Walk Simulator or MBrot8 have ads?
Random Walk Simulator shows ads; MBrot8 does not.
Which is updated more often, Random Walk Simulator or MBrot8?
Random Walk Simulator ships an update every 103 months, and MBrot8 monthly. Most recently, Random Walk Simulator was updated on June 25, 2026 and MBrot8 on September 7, 2026.

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