NagareVisualizer Lite vs Physarum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NagareVisualizer Lite
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NagareVisualizer for iPad is an introductory application for fluid simulation. You can enjoy fluid(air or liquid) movement in various ways, even though it is difficult to recognize in our daily life. The visualizer helps you to look into fascinating flow(nagare) world.
Physarum
Explore the fascinating emergent behavior of slime molds through a visually rich simulation. Adjust agent parameters, influence growth with intuitive controls, and discover complex, mesmerizing patterns.
- Slime mold behavior simulation
- Autonomous agent control
- Adjustable agent parameters
- Maze solving and network formation
- Vibrant color modes
- Interactive system manipulation
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Explore artificial life through a living, flowing simulation inspired by Physarum polycephalum, the slime mold famous for forming networks, solving paths, and showing intelligence without a brain. Physarum turns simple local rules into complex motion. Thousands of agents sense trails, turn, move, and deposit new traces. As the field evolves, branching networks, waves, and organic textures emerge in real time. Use Physarum to: - Tune sensor distance, turn angle, movement, and trail strength - Paint into the field and guide the simulation by touch - Explore chaotic, branching, and self-organizing patterns - Save and restore interesting agents, fields, and rules - Create vivid generative visuals with color controls It is part science toy, part generative art studio, and part meditative visual instrument. Whether you study emergent systems, teach artificial life, or simply enjoy hypnotic motion, Physarum gives you a hands-on way to watch complexity grow from simple behavior.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NagareVisualizer Lite at none against Physarum's 6. NagareVisualizer Lite also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Physarum's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 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
Both are free to download. Physarum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NagareVisualizer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
NagareVisualizer Lite ships an update every 9 months, Physarum every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NagareVisualizer Lite | Physarum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Institute of Computational Fluid Dynamics | GEORGY OSTROBROD |
In-app purchases
NagareVisualizer Lite
No in-app purchases
Physarum
- Small developer tip2 variants$1.99
- Medium developer tip2 variants$3.99
- Big developer tip2 variants$5.99
Questions
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