Comparison

Fractally vs Particle Simulation

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

Head to head
About

Fractally

Explore and understand the intricate beauty of Mandelbrot and Julia sets through interactive zooming and scrolling. Generate high-quality fractal images, customize detail levels, and share your discoveries with others.

Highlights
  • Interactive zoom and scroll
  • Julia set evolution visualization
  • Point orbit viewer
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Adjustable detail via iteration editor
  • Save and share fractal images
  • Generate high-quality PNG images
Features
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Fractally allows you to explore beautiful Mandelbrot and Julia set images, while at the same time, helping you gain a greater understanding of what they are. * interactively zoom and scroll around the images, using standard pinch and scroll gestures. * watch to see how the Julia set changes as you pan and scroll around the Mandelbrot. * view Mandelbrot or Julia point orbits, a visual representation of how a point changes as it moves through the iteration. * many different color schemes are provided. * control the amount of detail shown through the iteration editor. Over 2,000 iterations per point are possible. * zoom into the fractals over 1,000,000,000,000 x. * save and share your favorites, in the app as well as through Messages, Mail and AirDrop. * save high quality, large or small, anti-aliased images. Note that the saved images can range in size from thumbnails to wall sized photographs, depending on the amount of memory in your device. Images are saved in the lossless PNG image format. As you find interesting images, share them with your friends. Fractally saves fractal coordinates in a fractally file. When these files are shared with others, they can use the app to explore the region you found. To help understand the images being shown, try experimenting with low iteration counts, starting at 2, and moving up in steps of 1. As you slowly increase the iteration count, watch to see how the images evolve. At the other extreme, high maximum iterations can be used to reveal great hidden detail in deep zooms. Fractally is a fresh and clean implementation of the Mandelbrot and Julia sets. No frills, just a high quality, solid, viewer and image generator. Available, and free, on iPhone, iPad and the Mac. Donations are welcome and appreciated. For more details, please visit the support website. * privacy policy: https://luckgrib.com/fractally/privacy.html * terms of use: https://luckgrib.com/fractally/terms-of-use.html * end user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Particle Simulation

Explore a world of creativity and find tranquility with mesmerizing particle simulations. Interact with dynamic particles, customize their behavior, and create beautiful art impressions while listening to meditative music. It's a calming and creative outlet for stress reduction and self-expression.

Highlights
  • Dynamic particle simulation
  • Meditative music
  • Customizable parameters
  • Autopilot mode
  • Gyrosensor and haptic feedback
  • Capture and share creations
  • Save and load presets
Features
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Seeking a calming and creative outlet? Particle Simulation offers a unique way to unwind and find tranquility through mesmerizing simulations. Explore Creative Freedom and Calmness Reduce stress and explore a world of creativity with our dynamic particle simulation. Simply touch the screen to interact with captivating particles that respond to your movements. Dive deep into a realm of fascination and artistic freedom, forging a connection with the universe. Features of Particle Simulation: - Easy-to-use particle simulation - Meditative music - Customizable parameters for color, motion, and more - Autopilot mode for hands-free enjoyment - Gyrosensor and haptic feedback integration - Capture and share your creations (Screenshots + Videos) - Save and load your favorite settings with presets Experience Freedom, Calmness, and Creativity Art is a powerful form of expression, and this app provides a safe and easy outlet for your thoughts and emotions. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, Particles Simulation invites you to transform your thoughts into beautiful, transient art impressions on your screen. Rediscover Inner Peace In a world filled with stress and negativity, find solace and awareness within this app. Open it anytime to reclaim your peace and make the most of your free time with this incredible, free app. Craft Beautiful Particle Art Impressions Use your fingertips to craft intricate forms and shapes with dynamic particles while listening to soothing, real-time generated music. Customize your experience with options like color, motion, and more for a personalized meditation and relaxation session. Ready to experience the soothing embrace of creative freedom? Download Particle Simulation now and enjoy breathtaking particle patterns and soulful music until you're completely relaxed. Because you deserve to find calmness and serenity. Questions or suggestions? Contact us at info@mkgames.org. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fractally4 screens
Particle Simulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fractally at 76% against Particle Simulation's 25%. Particle Simulation's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 25 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Fractally sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Particle Simulation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Particle Simulation holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 46 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Fractally's written reviews are positive against 25% of Particle Simulation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fractally ships an update every 25 months, Particle Simulation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Fractally versus Particle Simulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractallyParticle Simulation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.5 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1746 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig McPheetersMarvin Krueger

Customer experience

Fractally

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%

Particle Simulation

All ratings46 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Fractally

Subscriptions9
  • Donation level 1$0.991 Year
  • Donation level 2$1.991 Year
  • Donation level 3$2.991 Year
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  • Donation level 4$3.991 Year
  • Donation level 5$4.991 Year
  • Donation level 10$9.991 Year
  • Donation level 25$24.991 Year
  • Donation level 50$49.991 Year
  • Donation level 99$99.991 Year
4 purchases

Particle Simulation

Subscriptions3
  • Particles PRO3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Psychedelic magic | monthly$3.991 Month
  • Particles PRO$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Psychedelic magic$19.99

Questions

Is Fractally free?
Fractally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Particle Simulation free?
Particle Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fractally or Particle Simulation?
Particle Simulation is rated higher. Fractally averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Particle Simulation averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.
Do Fractally or Particle Simulation have ads?
Neither Fractally nor Particle Simulation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fractally or Particle Simulation?
Fractally ships an update every 25 months, and Particle Simulation every 7 months. Most recently, Fractally was updated on October 7, 2026 and Particle Simulation on October 8, 2026.

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