Comparison

Particle Generator vs Paintlustrator

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

Head to head
About

Particle Generator

Features
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Particle Generator is an interactive particle visualizer with a video capturing option. You can create your own custom particle visual effects and record them in video mode. Lastly, you can use the video for creative purposes. Features: • 9 particle textures available for selection • Ability to set a custom texture by loading an image from the library • Touch to set particle emission position • Adjustable particle emitter options: Position, Angle, Speed, Alpha, Scale, and Rotation • Ability to set particle color gradient • Ability to set background color • Save/load particle presets • Save particle effect snapshots to the camera roll • Save particle effect videos to the camera roll Particle Settings Quick Explanation Emitter Birthrate = [100] particles born per second Maximum = [0] is infinite. If set to a specific number, e.g., [1000], particles will stop once the limit is reached Lifetime Start = [20] each particle lives for [20] seconds before disappearing Range = [5] each particle lives for 20 ± [5] seconds Position Range X = [80] particle birth range in width Y = [80] particle birth range in height Angle Start = [0] particle starting angle in degrees Range = [60] particle starts at 0 ± [60] degrees Speed Start = [50] moves at [50] velocity Range = [10] moves at 50 ± [10] velocity Acceleration X = [0] negative for acceleration to the left, positive for right Y = [0] negative for acceleration downward, positive for upward Alpha Start = [0.5] initial alpha value ([0] = transparent, [1] = opaque) Range = [0.3] alpha range: 0.5 ± [0.3] Speed = [-0.05] animates particle transparency (negative = more transparent, positive = more opaque) Scale Start = [0.5] initial scale Range = [0.2] scale range: 0.5 ± [0.2] Speed = [-0.05] animates particle size (negative = smaller, positive = larger) Rotation Start = [30.0] starting rotation angle in degrees Range = [120.0] rotation range: 30 ± [120] degrees Speed = [-0.02] animates rotation (negative = clockwise, positive = counterclockwise) Create distinctive, beautiful particle effects with plenty of customization options. You can create rain effects, fireworks, or any abstract art effect and enjoy the colorful particle show. This particle show brings joy and a cheerful atmosphere to your device. Thanks for your support, and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

Paintlustrator

Features
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Create on iPhone and iPad. Export SVGs for free. Paintlustrator gives you space to sketch, draw, and turn your ideas into vector artwork. Draw with touch on iPhone or Apple Pencil or touch on iPad. Organize your work with layers and share your creations as scalable SVG files. FREE SVG EXPORT Export your artwork as SVG files for free. Save to Files or share with other apps. No subscription. No account required. IMPORT PDFs AND PHOTOS Import a PDF page or photo as a reference, then sketch or trace over it on separate layers. MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN Create in portrait or landscape. On iPhone, compact tools, settings sheets, and scrollable sidebars leave more room for your canvas. KEEP YOUR WORK Undo and redo changes, save projects locally, and reopen them to continue drawing. Export editable project backups to move your work between devices. Privacy policy: https://www.paintlustrator.fun/privacy Terms of use: https://www.paintlustrator.fun/terms

Screenshots

Particle Generator4 screens
Paintlustrator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paintlustrator at Free against Particle Generator's $2.99. Paintlustrator also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 38 months). Particle Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Paintlustrator is free to download; Particle Generator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Particle Generator ships an update every 38 months, Paintlustrator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Particle Generator versus Paintlustrator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParticle GeneratorPaintlustrator
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangMaytee Chinavanichkit

In-app purchases

None

Particle Generator

No in-app purchases

None

Paintlustrator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Particle Generator free?
Particle Generator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paintlustrator free?
Paintlustrator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Particle Generator or Paintlustrator have ads?
Neither Particle Generator nor Paintlustrator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Particle Generator or Paintlustrator?
Particle Generator ships an update every 38 months, and Paintlustrator daily. Most recently, Particle Generator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Paintlustrator on October 29, 2026.

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