# Flow Particles vs Finger Sparkles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flow Particles at none against Finger Sparkles's 2. Flow Particles also leads on iOS requirement (8.4 vs 16.6). Finger Sparkles's advantage is ratings volume (335 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Finger Sparkles sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Flow Particles asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Flow Particles against 4.9 for Finger Sparkles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Finger Sparkles has 335 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Particles | Finger Sparkles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-particles/id1207316999/reviews)** | [4.9 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-sparkles/id1599183901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **335** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ECAL / Ecole cantonale d'art de Lausanne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090341014) | [Dave Levy](https://appshunter.io/developer/660072023) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Particles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-particles/id1207316999)

Manipulate electromagnetic fields to guide particles towards receptors in this physics-based puzzle game. Explore the laws of electromagnetism through engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Electromagnetism simulation, Particle manipulation, Receptor aiming puzzles, Physics-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Finger Sparkles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-sparkles/id1599183901)

Create mesmerizing particle effects by dragging your finger across the screen. This ad-free app offers a variety of colorful particle effects and colors, providing a fun and satisfying experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Draw particle effects, Multiple particle FX options, Customizable colors, Ad-free experience, Satisfying visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack02 - Animals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Particle Pack 01 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Daughter loves the app
- 🤩 Visually appealing colors and patterns
- 👍 Helps with emotional regulation
- 👍 No annoying pop-ups or ads
- 🎨 Encourages creativity and hand strength

**Requested features**

- Transparent background recording effect
- Ability to loop recorded effects into a ring
- Export as GIF animation
- Option to take photos or videos of the effects
- Way to make menu items disappear for recording


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Particles free?

Flow Particles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Finger Sparkles free?

Finger Sparkles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flow Particles or Finger Sparkles?

Flow Particles is rated higher. Flow Particles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Finger Sparkles averages 4.9 from 335 ratings.

### Do Flow Particles or Finger Sparkles have ads?

Neither Flow Particles nor Finger Sparkles shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*