Comparison

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art vs Plethora

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

Plethora

Explore and share small, interactive digital experiences like mini-games and creative tools. Discover content from a community, engage in conversations, and contribute your own creations. This platform aims to make the internet more engaging and less passive.

Highlights
  • Discover interactive bits
  • Share bits with friends
  • Join community conversations
  • Explore creator profiles
  • Report and block users
  • Delete content and account
Features
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Plethora Studio is a platform for discovering, sharing, and experiencing interactive bits. Bits are playable experiences: playful tools, visual experiments, mini games, animations, and creative ideas that people can open and explore inside the app. With Plethora Studio, you can: Discover interactive bits Browse a feed of community-created bits, try them instantly, and save the ones you like. Share bits with friends Open shared links and jump into bits from the web or the app. Join the community Comment, reply, follow conversations, and explore creator profiles. Stay in control Report content, block users, delete your own content, and delete your account from Settings. Plethora Studio is built for people who want the internet to feel less passive and more alive. Open an interactive bit, share it with someone, and join the conversation around it.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plethora at Free against Distorted Kaleidoscope Art's $3.99. Plethora also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Distorted Kaleidoscope Art's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Plethora is free to download; Distorted Kaleidoscope Art costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plethora has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art ships an update every 40 months, Plethora every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Distorted Kaleidoscope Art versus Plethora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistorted Kaleidoscope ArtPlethora
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMasahiko FukuyamaAditya Patil

Customer experience

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art

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

Plethora

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Distorted Kaleidoscope Art

No in-app purchases

None

Plethora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distorted Kaleidoscope Art free?
Distorted Kaleidoscope Art costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plethora free?
Plethora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distorted Kaleidoscope Art or Plethora?
Distorted Kaleidoscope Art is rated higher. Distorted Kaleidoscope Art averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Plethora averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Distorted Kaleidoscope Art or Plethora have ads?
Neither Distorted Kaleidoscope Art nor Plethora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distorted Kaleidoscope Art or Plethora?
Distorted Kaleidoscope Art ships an update every 40 months, and Plethora every 5 weeks. Most recently, Distorted Kaleidoscope Art was updated on October 29, 2026 and Plethora on October 31, 2026.

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