Fractal Generator vs Meditative Pendulum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create fractals analytically
- Visual drag-and-drop fractal builder
- Learn fractal mathematics
- Experiment with transformations
- Export high-resolution images
- Built-in tutorial
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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/
Meditative Pendulum
Explore the mesmerizing motion of a double pendulum with this physics-based interactive application. Adjust various parameters like mass, drag, and visual elements to create unique simulations. You can also directly interact with the pendulum by grabbing and throwing it.
- Double pendulum simulation
- Elastic pendulum simulation
- Adjustable physics parameters
- Customizable graphics
- Interactive pendulum control
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Contemplate the chaos of the double pendulum and elastic pendulum with this physics based interactive app. In this elegant app, you can edit the physics parameters (mass, drag, time scale) and graphics parameters (trail size, second pendulum visibility/color...) as well as grab and throw the pendulum.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meditative Pendulum at none against Fractal Generator's 5. Meditative Pendulum also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Fractal Generator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Meditative Pendulum asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Fractal Generator against 4.2 for Meditative Pendulum. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Fractal Generator's written reviews are positive against 86% of Meditative Pendulum's.
Fractal Generator ships an update every 3 months, Meditative Pendulum every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fractal Generator | Meditative Pendulum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russell Thorman | Eliott Morgensztern |
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Fractal Generator
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In-app purchases
Fractal Generator
- 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
Meditative Pendulum
No in-app purchases
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