Comparison

SOL.AR.IS vs Dancing Particle

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

Head to head
About

SOL.AR.IS

Features
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SOL.AR.IS is a virtual space where the recipient has the opportunity to interact in real time with ephemeral, virtual 3D objects inspired by the fantastic phenomena created by extraterrestrial intelligence described in the science-fiction novel 'Solaris' written by Stanisław Lem. After scanning the space in the application, you will discover animated sculptures placed in the AR space, designed by the following artists: Oliver Latt from Germany, Yuma Yanagisawa from Japan, Uwe Rieger and Yinan Liu from New Zealand and Zsolt Laszlo Bordos, Gaspar Battha nad Popesz Csaba Láng from Hungary. Ambient soundscapes for each of the objects were composed by the Iranian audiovisual artist Ali Phi. The project is commissioned by Photon Foundation and subsidised by the National Centre for Culture under the programme ‘Kultura w sieci’.

About

Dancing Particle

Experience a visually captivating and stress-relieving interactive application. Swipe your finger to create mesmerizing particle effects and transform them into unique wallpapers. Escape the everyday and find tranquility with this artistic and engaging tool.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle effects
  • Stress relief and relaxation
  • Over 50 unique effects
  • Dreamlike visual experiences
  • Save effects as wallpapers
  • Artistic charm
Features
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"Dancing Particle" is an interactive application that combines stress relief, relaxation, and healing. It meticulously presents over 50 unique and engaging particle interaction effects, each carefully crafted to captivate and hold one's attention. With a gentle swipe of your fingertip, countless colorful particles leap onto the screen and dance gracefully. As your fingers touch and slide across the screen, the particles exhibit breathtaking dreamlike effects, as if you're immersed in a magical world. If you find yourself deeply captivated by these dreamy particle effects, simply tap the save button, and they can be transformed into a stunning wallpaper filled with artistic charm. Whether used as a phone background or shared with friends, they will add a unique touch of color to your life. Now, why not put aside your work for a moment and let "Dancing Particle" take you away from the hustle and bustle, forget your worries, and release your stress. Let your mood soar freely with the dance of the particles and immerse yourself in this rare moment of tranquility and relaxation.

Screenshots

SOL.AR.IS3 screens
Dancing Particle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOL.AR.IS at none against Dancing Particle's 1. SOL.AR.IS also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dancing Particle's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Dancing Particle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SOL.AR.IS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOL.AR.IS ships an update fortnightly, Dancing Particle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SOL.AR.IS versus Dancing Particle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOL.AR.ISDancing Particle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—102 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size477 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFundacja Photon亚杰 刘

In-app purchases

None

SOL.AR.IS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dancing Particle

One-time1
  • All particle effects$1.99

Questions

Is SOL.AR.IS free?
SOL.AR.IS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dancing Particle free?
Dancing Particle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SOL.AR.IS or Dancing Particle have ads?
Dancing Particle shows ads; SOL.AR.IS does not.
Which is updated more often, SOL.AR.IS or Dancing Particle?
SOL.AR.IS ships an update fortnightly, and Dancing Particle every 4 days. Most recently, SOL.AR.IS was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dancing Particle on October 14, 2026.

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