Comparison

Big Bang AR vs Atomus

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

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About

Big Bang AR

Embark on an interactive mixed reality journey through the universe's 13.8 billion-year history. Witness the formation of stars, our solar system, and Earth, and explore the fundamental particles that make up everything. Discover your connection to the cosmos and share your cosmic creations.

Highlights
  • Mixed reality universe exploration
  • Interactive cosmic formation
  • Learn about particles and stars
  • Witness solar system creation
  • Augmented reality experiences
  • Shareable #starselfie feature
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Join Tilda Swinton and CERN scientists on an epic interactive journey through the birth and evolution of the universe - in mixed reality. Go back in time 13.8 billion years and discover how space, time and the visible universe came to be. See the universe form in the palm of your hand. Witness the formation of the very first stars, our solar system, and the planet we call home. Immerse yourself in the primordial mystery of the early universe in space and watch events unfold around you, in your own physical environment. Learn about the microscopic building blocks that make up everything - and everyone - we know, and find out if we really are made of stars. See the universe form as you stretch out your hand in front of your camera. Create the very first particles and atoms. Make a star explode, create a supernova and explore the nebula. See our solar system come together and hold the Earth in the palm of your hand. Find out how we are made from stars, take a #starselfie and share it with your friends. This app has options for subtitles. Augmented reality experiences require battery power- please make sure your device is fully charged before playing this AR experience. To show you where you are on Earth, Big Bang AR needs permission to access your location. The app also needs access to the camera and photo gallery on your device for the AR experience to work, and to save photos directly to your device. This data remains anonymous and will not be stored or shared externally from your device. Big Bang AR is a collaboration between CERN and Google Arts & Culture. With special thanks to Rolf Landua, Head of Global Engagement, CERN, and production partner Nexus Studios. Discover more about Big Bang AR CERN https://home.cern Google Arts & Culture https://artsandculture.google.com

About

Atomus

This app is an interactive visualizer that creates beautiful, dynamic art inspired by natural phenomena and abstract concepts. It offers customizable particle effects, multi-touch interaction, and music integration, designed to inspire creativity or provide a relaxing visual experience.

Highlights
  • 10-Finger Multi-touch Display
  • 5 Music Choices
  • Fastest Speed (60 FPS)
  • 12,000 Particles
  • Customizable Particle Length, Number, & Size
  • 3-Color Modes
Features
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ATOMUS — A Living Kinetic Universe in Your Hands Touch energy. Shape motion. Watch light come alive. ATOMUS transforms your screen into a living kinetic universe where thousands of particles react instantly to every movement, creating flowing structures, cosmic patterns, and mesmerizing visual motion that feels both dynamic and calming. Designed for moments when you want to reset your mind, explore visual creativity, or simply watch something beautiful evolve under your fingertips, ATOMUS offers a unique sensory experience between digital art and meditation. Every touch creates shifting forms that can feel like fireworks, auroras, galaxies, waves, atomic structures, or living energy — always moving, always changing. Why users love ATOMUS • Deeply immersive touch interaction • Hypnotic moving particle structures • Ideal for creative focus and visual relaxation • A satisfying sensory experience that never feels the same twice • Beautiful for both quiet moments and playful exploration A Dynamic Visual Experience ATOMUS is inspired by: • fireworks • whirlwinds • fireflies • auroras • rainbows • waves • atomic forms Each interaction creates evolving structures that feel alive and endlessly surprising. Real-Time Performance • Up to 12,000 particles in real time • Smooth 60 FPS rendering • 10-finger multi-touch support • Adjustable particle size, quantity, and trail length • 3 color modes: Neon, Crystal, Nature • Built-in music by Aden Ray (optional) Free Version Enjoy ATOMUS for free. Upgrade to HD for: • 2× more particles • Ad-free experience • Richer visual density Support If you have ideas, questions, or feedback, I would love to hear from you. sunglab@gmail.com http://www.sunglab.com

Screenshots

Big Bang AR4 screens
Atomus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Big Bang AR at none against Atomus's shown. Big Bang AR also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Atomus's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 68%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Atomus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 202 and 529 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Big Bang AR's written reviews are positive against 89% of Atomus's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Big Bang AR versus Atomus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Bang ARAtomus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (202 ratings)4.8 (529 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings202529 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCERNSungLab Inc

Customer experience

Big Bang AR

All ratings202 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative22.7%

Atomus

All ratings525 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative5.9%

User reviews

Big Bang AR

From 202 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic visuals
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🔊 Great narration
  • 💡 Innovative AR experience
  • 🏫 Educational and informative

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🔋 Battery draining issues
  • 🚫 Camera access problems
  • 📏 Short and limited content
  • 🤕 Overheating device

Atomus

From 529 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 💡 Customizable particle effects
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 💡 Limited color and customization options
  • 🔋 Drains battery life quickly

Bugs and requests

Big Bang AR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Camera access not working
  • Glitchy and unstable performance
  • Disappearing objects and elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Longer and more in-depth content
  • Compatibility with VR/AR headsets
  • Ability to explore the universe in more detail
  • Accessibility options for disabled users
  • Expanded content on other scientific topics

Atomus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when using more than 10 fingers
  • Inconsistent ad frequency

Requested features

3 requests
  • More color and particle effect options
  • Ability to turn off sound/music
  • Haptic feedback support

In-app purchases

None

Big Bang AR

No in-app purchases

None

Atomus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Bang AR free?
Big Bang AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atomus free?
Atomus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Big Bang AR or Atomus?
Atomus is rated higher. Big Bang AR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while Atomus averages 4.8 from 529 ratings.
Do Big Bang AR or Atomus have ads?
Atomus shows ads; Big Bang AR does not.

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