# Arrea vs Fluids & Particle Simulation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fluids & Particle Simulation at 90% against Arrea's 0%. Fluids & Particle Simulation also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (770 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arrea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fluids & Particle Simulation sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fluids & Particle Simulation holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluids & Particle Simulation has 770 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Arrea's written reviews are positive against 90% of Fluids & Particle Simulation's.

Arrea ships an update every 3 weeks, Fluids & Particle Simulation monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arrea | Fluids & Particle Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrea-explore-and-create-ar/id1489863285/reviews) | **[4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluids-and-particle-simulation/id1532653221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **770** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Gregor Pohlmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073610847) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Arrea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrea-explore-and-create-ar/id1489863285)

Create and explore immersive augmented reality experiences. Add 3D models, shapes, and media to build virtual museums, educational content, or film sets. Share your creations on the AR Cloud.

**Highlights:** Powerful AR Editor, Add 3D Models (Sketchfab), Create 3D Geometries, Apply Images & Videos (Pixabay), Save, Publish & Share AR, Record High-Quality Videos, Bluescreen Mode

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arrea Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Arrea Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Fluids & Particle Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluids-and-particle-simulation/id1532653221)

Create mesmerizing, psychedelic fluid art with your fingertips. This app offers a calming and creative outlet to reduce stress and channel negative emotions into beautiful, flowing patterns. Enjoy a unique ASMR experience with sound-reactive visuals and customizable parameters.

**Highlights:** Interactive fluid art simulation, Sound-reactive fluids, Dozens of customizable parameters, Autopilot mode, Gyrosensor and haptic feedback integration, Real-time sound synthesis, Video recording and screenshot functionality

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all \| monthly premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Fluids PRO | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Presets (iOS) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Presets (OS X Mac) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $14.99 | one-time |
| Psychedelic magic (OS X Mac) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Psychedelic magic (iOS) | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Mesmerizing visuals
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Customizable color and fluid effects
- 🎶 Enjoyable audio/music integration
- 💡 Innovative and creative app concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Device overheating issues
- 💰 Paid features may be too expensive
- 🔇 Lack of volume/audio control options

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone input not working as expected
- Difficulty resetting or restoring default settings

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync visuals with external audio/music
- More preset options and visual effects
- Improved UI/UX for settings and controls
- Support for casting to external displays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arrea free?

Arrea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fluids & Particle Simulation free?

Fluids & Particle Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arrea or Fluids & Particle Simulation?

Fluids & Particle Simulation is rated higher. Arrea averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fluids & Particle Simulation averages 4.7 from 770 ratings.

### Do Arrea or Fluids & Particle Simulation have ads?

Neither Arrea nor Fluids & Particle Simulation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arrea or Fluids & Particle Simulation?

Arrea ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fluids & Particle Simulation monthly. Most recently, Arrea was updated on September 10, 2026 and Fluids & Particle Simulation on August 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*