Comparison

Alchemist Rose 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

Alchemist Rose

This app creates dynamic, interactive mandalas that respond to your movements and music. It offers stunning visuals and can be mirrored to a big screen for parties or performances.

Highlights
  • Interactive animated mandalas
  • Responds to touch and tilt
  • Music visualization
  • AirPlay screen mirroring
  • Video-out support for big screens
  • Adjustable speed and color palettes
Features
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Five-Stars! ***** "This App is absolutely amazing... Visually stunning. It makes me tingle all over when I use it. Breathtaking!" Five-Stars! ***** "Insane interactivity" Five-Stars! ***** "I have most of the particles apps on my iPad and this one ranks at the top." *** AirPlay Screen Mirroring is amazing !!! *** * Wirelessly stream video from your iPad to your Apple TV and watch Alchemist Rose on your Big Screen HDTV ! * Beautiful, Magical, Colorful, Delightful... • • • ...put on some Music ...pick up your iPad... and DANCE ! Alchemist Rose creates animated Interactive colorful Mandalas that groove and pulsate to your every move. Video-Out supported. Plug into your Big-Screen TV or Video Projector and perform for your friends !!! All Video-Out cables supported (VGA is Best). Great for Parties ! Perfect for VJ-ing. Alchemist Rose is designed to be Intuitive and Exploratory. The Rose is aware of your Posture and Energy. Lying back in Bed with your feet up and iPad in Portrait mode: AR assumes a slow mellow evolution. iPad Resting Flat on its back: AR goes full speed ahead. For the Ultimate… Pick up the iPad… Dance… Tilt… Sway… Touch… Twist… Bounce… The Mandala becomes the Music Visualized through your movements… ( … when you find that moment… it is really fun! :^) Controls: • Speed : Tilt Up & Down. Up for Slow and Down for Fast. • Color Palette change : Double-Click • Clear Screen : Double-Click • 10 Finger MultiTouch • Spin Adjust : Tilt Left & Right • Gravity Tilt affects Touches after release • Bounce the iPad up and down to Visualize the Beat • Video-Out Aspect Ratio in Settings : 16x9 widescreen & 4x3 standard - both supported Settings: • AlchemistRose Settings are in the iOS Settings app. • Video Out - Plug into a Video Projector or HDTV for the Big Screen AR Experience. All Aspect Ratios are supported: 4x3 standard; 16x10 wide Computer Monitor; 16x9 wide HDTV. • Vertical Video-Out - An External Monitor placed in Vertical Portrait orientation is now supported. A 16x9 vertical external monitor is Especially Beautiful. • Keep Display On - Disables the Auto-Lock feature on your iPad, which automatically turns off the display after a certain amount of time.* ( *Note: Remember the longer the iPad Display is on, the more Battery is used. ) • Touch for New Color: Every Touch will change to a new Color Palette. • Speed - "Always Fast" is the full-on pedal-to-the-metal experience all the time. At 60Hz it can be quite intense. - "Variable Control" gives you a more relaxed, subtle and controllable experience. Slow down the pace by Tilting the iPad. Upright in Portrait mode is Slowest. iPad Flat on it's Back Fastest. Tilt anywhere in-between for just the perfect speed for you! Alchemist Rose is an ongoing project, drawing on 25 years of visual music making experience. Enjoy the ride. Tell your Friends :^) Love to hear from you ! Email us at: alchemistrose [at] opticalalchemy [dot] com

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

Particle Simulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alchemist Rose at 81% against Particle Simulation's 25%. Alchemist Rose also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Particle Simulation's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Particle Simulation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Alchemist Rose asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alchemist Rose holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Particle Simulation has 46 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Alchemist Rose's written reviews are positive against 25% of Particle Simulation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alchemist Rose ships an update every 3 weeks, Particle Simulation every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Alchemist Rose versus Particle Simulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemist RoseParticle Simulation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings546 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark BuchananMarvin Krueger

Customer experience

Alchemist Rose

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.8%

Particle Simulation

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

In-app purchases

None

Alchemist Rose

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Particle Simulation

Subscriptions3
  • Particles PRO3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Psychedelic magic | monthly$3.991 Month
  • Particles PRO$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Psychedelic magic$19.99

Questions

Is Alchemist Rose free?
Alchemist Rose is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Particle Simulation free?
Particle Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alchemist Rose or Particle Simulation?
Alchemist Rose is rated higher. Alchemist Rose averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Particle Simulation averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.
Do Alchemist Rose or Particle Simulation have ads?
Neither Alchemist Rose nor Particle Simulation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alchemist Rose or Particle Simulation?
Alchemist Rose ships an update every 3 weeks, and Particle Simulation every 7 months. Most recently, Alchemist Rose was updated on June 11, 2026 and Particle Simulation on September 9, 2026.

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