Comparison

Random Walk Simulator vs Conway Cells

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

Conway Cells

Features
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Conway Cells invites you to discover one of the world's most famous cellular automata: The Game of Life, conceived by mathematician John Conway. Based on simple rules, shapes appear, evolve, and disappear… Each simulation is unique, unpredictable, and mesmerizing. A mathematical classic, accessible to all. Grids of living and dead cells Automatic evolution according to the rules of the Game of Life Amazing patterns, emergence of complex structures Free observation, without objectives or stress An experience that is both playful and contemplative Conway Cells lies at the crossroads of: -a game -a visual experience -a tool for scientific discovery Let the simulation run, experiment, observe… and be amazed. - For whom? Curious minds and science enthusiasts Math and computer science buffs Children, teenagers, and adults Anyone who enjoys calming visual experiences About: This app is passionately developed by KiwisApp, with the aim of promoting simple, elegant, and intelligent projects.

Screenshots

Random Walk Simulator3 screens
Conway Cells4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Walk Simulator at none against Conway Cells's 1. Random Walk Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). Conway Cells's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 103 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Conway Cells sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Random Walk Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Walk Simulator ships an update every 103 months, Conway Cells every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Random Walk Simulator versus Conway Cells: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Walk SimulatorConway Cells
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 103 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKentaro WadaKiwisApp

In-app purchases

None

Random Walk Simulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Conway Cells

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Random Walk Simulator free?
Random Walk Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Conway Cells free?
Conway Cells is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Random Walk Simulator or Conway Cells have ads?
Both Random Walk Simulator and Conway Cells show ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Walk Simulator or Conway Cells?
Random Walk Simulator ships an update every 103 months, and Conway Cells every 2 days. Most recently, Random Walk Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Conway Cells on October 7, 2026.

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