Comparison

Fractal Generator vs Pic2Mag

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

Head to head
About

Fractal Generator

Explore the beauty of mathematics by creating intricate fractals. Design them using traditional mathematical methods or a visual drag-and-drop builder. Learn, experiment, and export high-resolution images of your mathematical art.

Highlights
  • Create fractals analytically
  • Visual drag-and-drop fractal builder
  • Learn fractal mathematics
  • Experiment with transformations
  • Export high-resolution images
  • Built-in tutorial
Features
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Fractal Generator Explore the beauty of mathematics through fractals. Fractal Generator lets you create Iterated Function System (IFS) fractals using both traditional mathematical methods and a new visual, drag-and-drop builder. Whether you’re learning linear transformations, teaching fractals in the classroom, or simply experimenting with mathematical art, the app makes fractals approachable and rewarding to explore. Create Fractals Analytically • Build fractals using classic affine transformation coefficients • Enter and edit values directly • Render self-similar fractals in real time Fractals are generated from systems of equations that describe how points are transformed. These systems can be solved using substitution, elimination, or matrices, making the app a natural companion for algebra and linear algebra coursework. New in Version 2.0 — Visual Fractal Builder Design fractals visually by placing and manipulating shapes on a grid. The visual builder converts geometric transformations into the underlying mathematical coefficients automatically, allowing you to: • Experiment without starting from equations • See how transformations affect the final fractal • Better understand how IFS systems are constructed This makes fractals more intuitive, especially for visual learners. Learn, Experiment, and Explore • Recreate classic fractals included in the app • Modify existing systems or create your own • Watch a built-in tutorial explaining how the math behind fractals works Export and Share • Export high-resolution images • Optional transparent backgrounds for PNG export • Save to Photos or share your creations easily Fractal Generator Pro Unlock the full experience with a one-time Pro upgrade: • All fractal collections • Visual drag-and-drop builder • Advanced export options No subscriptions. No accounts. No tracking. If you previously purchased any fractal pack, restoring purchases automatically unlocks Pro. Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Support: support@lightbulblearninglogic.com Privacy Policy: https://lightbulblearninglogic.com/privacy-policy/

About

Pic2Mag

Visualize magnetic and electric fields by drawing magnets or charges. This educational tool helps students understand physics concepts by displaying field lines and voltage potentials. It offers a free, ad-free learning experience for iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Draw magnets to visualize magnetic fields
  • Draw charges to visualize electric fields
  • Magnetostatic and Electrostatic modes
  • Field line and voltage potential plotting
  • Caches results for faster processing
  • Ad-free learning experience
Features
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The user draws the magnets and the Pic2Mag program draws the magnetic fields. The Field Calculator program now has a Magnetostatic mode, and an Electrostatic mode to plot either magnetic fields or electric fields. The program designed to help students learn Magnetic fields and Electric fields. You can draw magnets and look at the magnetic field, or you can draw electric charges and look at the electric voltage field. The best free magnetic science program you can download! No advertisements, it's just all app. The app can process most images in just a few minutes. The app caches it's results so the more that you use it, the faster the program processes images. Red pixels represent magnets with a North pole surface facing the observer, and Blue pixels represent magnets with a South pole surface facing the observer. Pink pixels represent positive electric charges, and Dark Purple pixels represent negative electric charges

Screenshots

Fractal Generator4 screens
Pic2Mag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pic2Mag at 5.0 against Fractal Generator's 4.3. Pic2Mag also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Fractal Generator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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. Fractal Generator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pic2Mag asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pic2Mag holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fractal Generator has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fractal Generator ships an update every 3 months, Pic2Mag every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fractal Generator versus Pic2Mag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractal GeneratorPic2Mag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell ThormanMichael Snyder

Customer experience

Fractal Generator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Pic2Mag

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Fractal Generator

One-time5
  • Leaf Collection$0.99
  • Snowflake Collection$0.99
  • Arrow Collection$0.99
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  • Spiral Collection$0.99
  • Fractal Generator Pro$2.99
None

Pic2Mag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fractal Generator free?
Fractal Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pic2Mag free?
Pic2Mag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fractal Generator or Pic2Mag?
Pic2Mag is rated higher. Fractal Generator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pic2Mag averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fractal Generator or Pic2Mag have ads?
Neither Fractal Generator nor Pic2Mag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fractal Generator or Pic2Mag?
Fractal Generator ships an update every 3 months, and Pic2Mag every 31 months. Most recently, Fractal Generator was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pic2Mag on October 8, 2026.

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