Comparison

Vector Field vs MatterBricks

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

Head to head
About

Vector Field

Visualize mathematical vector fields with animated particles in 2D, 3D, or spherical spaces. Input custom equations and adjust simulation parameters in real-time to explore dynamical systems and mathematical patterns interactively.

Highlights
  • 2D, 3D, and spherical vector field visualization
  • Customizable dx, dy, dz equations
  • Adjustable particle speed, density, and colors
  • Time-dependent field animation
  • Interactive 3D view rotation
  • Real-time rendering powered by Metal
Features
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Vector Field lets you create and visualize mathematical vector fields with thousands of animated particles. Enter your own equations, adjust the simulation instantly, and watch how particles move through 2D, 3D, or spherical spaces. Whether you are studying differential equations, experimenting with dynamical systems, teaching vector calculus, or simply exploring mathematical patterns, Vector Field turns equations into interactive motion. Features: • Visualize vector fields in 2D, 3D, and on a sphere • Define custom dx, dy, and dz equations using x, y, z, and time t • Use built-in function presets or save your own • Adjust particle speed, density, lifetime, colors, and ranges • Animate time-dependent fields • Normalize vectors to focus on direction • Rotate 3D views interactively • Powered by Metal for smooth real-time rendering • Create, tweak, and discover vector fields directly from your device.

About

MatterBricks

Explore the fundamental building blocks of matter and their interactions. Combine elementary particles to discover how they form other particles found in nature. An educational journey into the core of physics.

Highlights
  • Simulate elementary particle interactions
  • Combine particles to form new ones
  • Discover fundamental particles
  • Educational physics exploration
  • Interactive learning experience
Features
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These tiny little bricks are elementary particles representing the basic structure of our matter and beyond. Find out how they interact with each other to combine them into other fundamental particles that exist in nature.

Screenshots

Vector Field4 screens
MatterBricks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vector Field at 73% against MatterBricks's 0%. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector Field ships an update every 3 months, MatterBricks every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vector Field versus MatterBricks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVector FieldMatterBricks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEliott MorgenszternKirill Skovpen

Customer experience

Vector Field

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

MatterBricks

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vector Field

No in-app purchases

None

MatterBricks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector Field free?
Vector Field is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MatterBricks free?
MatterBricks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vector Field or MatterBricks have ads?
Neither Vector Field nor MatterBricks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vector Field or MatterBricks?
Vector Field ships an update every 3 months, and MatterBricks every 2 months. Most recently, Vector Field was updated on November 3, 2026 and MatterBricks on November 3, 2026.

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