# Atomus vs Space Particles

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atomus at none against Space Particles's 1. Atomus also leads on ratings volume (531 vs 3). Space Particles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Particles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Atomus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Particles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atomus has 531 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Atomus ships an update every 2 months, Space Particles every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atomus | Space Particles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (531 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomus/id1605327908/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-particles/id6775682716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **531** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SungLab Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691666995) | [Brandon Schabel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862025955) |

## What reviewers say

### Atomus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomus/id1605327908)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using more than 10 fingers
- Inconsistent ad frequency

**Requested features**

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


### Space Particles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-particles/id6775682716)

Explore motion, gravity, and light in this touch-driven visual sandbox. Shape particle fields with various tools and presets, or customize your own simulations. Ideal for creative experimentation and generative art.

**Highlights:** Touch-driven particle manipulation, Gravity wells and repulsion tools, Preset visual themes, Customizable particle properties, Screenshot capture, Shareable scene links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Particles Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atomus free?

Atomus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Particles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Atomus or Space Particles?

Space Particles is rated higher. Atomus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while Space Particles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Atomus or Space Particles have ads?

Atomus shows ads; Space Particles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atomus or Space Particles?

Atomus ships an update every 2 months, and Space Particles every 8 days. Most recently, Atomus was updated on November 3, 2026 and Space Particles on October 31, 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.*