Comparison

Fractal Generator vs Recursivity

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

Recursivity

Explore the beauty of recursive functions, chaos, and fractals through interactive demonstrations and an exploratory tool. Investigate mathematical concepts like the Mandelbrot Set, Julia sets, and cellular automata.

Highlights
  • Interactive fractal exploration
  • Mandelbrot and Julia set visualizations
  • Newton's method demonstrations
  • Sierpinski and Pascal's triangle patterns
  • Cellular automata simulations
  • Mathematical beauty exploration
Features
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Partly a book, partly a set of demonstrations, and partly an exploratory tool, this app is all about recursive functions, chaos, and fractals. Investigate the Mandelbrot Set, Julia sets, Newton's method of finding complex roots, Sierpinski's triangle, Pascal's triangle, and patterns created by cellular automata. Explore mathematical beauty and complexity.

Screenshots

Fractal Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fractal Generator at 60% against Recursivity's 0%. Fractal Generator also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Recursivity's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price 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

Both are free to download. Fractal Generator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Recursivity asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recursivity 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. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Fractal Generator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Recursivity's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fractal Generator versus Recursivity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractal GeneratorRecursivity
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell ThormanThomas Bretl

Customer experience

Fractal Generator

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

Recursivity

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Recursivity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fractal Generator free?
Fractal Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recursivity free?
Recursivity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fractal Generator or Recursivity?
Recursivity is rated higher. Fractal Generator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Recursivity averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fractal Generator or Recursivity have ads?
Neither Fractal Generator nor Recursivity shows ads.

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