Comparison

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art vs Flake Face

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

Head to head
About

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art

Create unique fractal and mandala art with a kaleidoscope simulator. Combine image distortion effects, manipulate object properties, and experiment with physics simulations for dynamic, colorful psychedelic visuals.

Highlights
  • 16x16 image distortion effects
  • Finger gravity simulation
  • Color morphing effect
  • Three independent layers with physics
  • Save and load settings
  • Export PNG images
Features
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"Distorted Kaleidoscope Art" is a kaleidoscope simulator with unique image distortion effects, which are designed mathematically. This app simulates dynamic behavior such as collision and rebound of small objects in a container enclosed by mirrors and also generates intriguing distorted images and animations. There are two lists A and B of image distortion effects, each of which consists of 16 effects. By combining effects selected from each list A and B, you can apply various effects to the kaleidoscope image, making it easy to create fantastic fractal artwork, mysterious mandala artwork, colourful psychedelic artwork, etc. Also, to generate more dynamic motion and change, we positively devised various ideas such as "finger gravity simulation" and "color morphing effect". This app will be recommended for those who are getting bored of ordinary Kaleidoscope images or for those who want more exciting and unique abstract arts. Please note that the app "Distorted Kaleidoscope Art" is high load due to image processing calculation. So we strongly recommend to play this app on iPad pro or higher. Features: - 16 types × 16 types of image distortion effect - Sliders for manipulating parameters of image distortion effects - Select objects from 28 forms, 18 colors, 10 sizes and 16 angles - 4 mirror frame shapes - Slider for zoom and rotational speed of the screen - Slider for physical simulation speed - 4 color blend modes - Switch that prohibits rotation of all objects due to collision or rebound - Three independent layers with parameters about virtual gravity, rebound, brightness, etc (Objects in the same layer collide with each other, and ones in the different layer go through each other.) - Finger gravity effect that generates gravity sources by touching the screen - Color morphing effect that gives continuous color change to the objects - Randomize properties of the objects - Undo, Redo - Save, Load settings - Save PNG images to camera roll - Export to iTunes - 24 example files - Help function The main difference with our another app "Kaleidoscope geometric Art": - Image distortion effects - Because the physics engine has been changed, the physical dynamics of the objects is slightly different. - Not support the effect of frictional force. - Delete slider that controls the effect of finger gravity. (The strength of finger gravity is always constant and finger gravity source generates only attractive force.) - Finger gravity can not be recorded and is not saved in file. - The image resolution is better. - Load of the image processing calculation is larger, and power consumption is also larger. - Support 120 frame rate for iPad pro 2nd generation.

About

Flake Face

Transform your photos into unique, creepy snowflakes for a fun winter surprise. Amaze friends and family with creative, shocking, and humorous images.

Highlights
  • Create snowflakes from photos
  • Share with friends and family
  • Funny and shocking images
  • Creative photo editing
  • Winter-themed fun
Features
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Share the fun this winter. Create a snowflake from your photo! A great app to laugh with friends and family. Flake faces are a bit creepy, but add some creativity and amaze your friends with a shocking and funny image. Exclusively on iOS.

Screenshots

Flake Face4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flake Face at Free against Distorted Kaleidoscope Art's $3.99. Flake Face also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 40 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Distorted Kaleidoscope Art's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Flake Face is free to download; Distorted Kaleidoscope Art costs $3.99 up front. Flake Face sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Distorted Kaleidoscope Art asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Distorted Kaleidoscope Art against 5.0 for Flake Face. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art ships an update every 40 months, Flake Face every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Distorted Kaleidoscope Art versus Flake Face: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistorted Kaleidoscope ArtFlake Face
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasahiko FukuyamaLive Typing Inc

Customer experience

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flake Face

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Flake Face

One-time1
  • Live mode$0.99

Questions

Is Distorted Kaleidoscope Art free?
Distorted Kaleidoscope Art costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flake Face free?
Flake Face is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Distorted Kaleidoscope Art or Flake Face?
Distorted Kaleidoscope Art and Flake Face are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Distorted Kaleidoscope Art or Flake Face have ads?
Neither Distorted Kaleidoscope Art nor Flake Face shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distorted Kaleidoscope Art or Flake Face?
Distorted Kaleidoscope Art ships an update every 40 months, and Flake Face every 11 days. Most recently, Distorted Kaleidoscope Art was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flake Face on November 2, 2026.

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