Cyclotron vs AR Throwing Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cyclotron
Interact with a dynamic particle system by touching the screen. Use multiple fingers to alter particle behavior for a visually stimulating experience. Ideal for entertainment and keeping children engaged.
- Interactive particle simulation
- Multi-touch particle behavior
- Visually stimulating
- Engaging for kids
- Time-killing entertainment
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Cyclotron is a fun and satisfying particle app. Touch the screen and the particles go wild. Using multiple fingers changes the way the particles behave. Great to mess with when you're bored and have some time to kill, need visual stimulation or want to keep the kids busy.
AR Throwing Simulator
Transform any space into an augmented reality playground with 15 unique items, including cash and cats. Use a gravity switch and AR drawing tools to create fun experiences. Share your creations with friends.
- Throw cash and cats
- Shoot indoor fireworks
- 15 wild items
- Gravity switch
- AR drawing tools
- Share with friends
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AR Throwing Simulator lets you throw cash, cats, shoot fireworks indoors, and share it all with your besties. With 15 wild items at your disposal, a gravity switch, plus AR drawing tools, you can transform any boring place into an augmented reality playground! Fun for kids and adults alike! "This app is great" -My friends "Pew pew!" -Someone's kid "Why didn't you become a doctor?" -Mom
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Throwing Simulator at weekly against Cyclotron's every 16 months. AR Throwing Simulator also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 61%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Cyclotron's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 24) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.4). On rating, 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
Cyclotron costs $1.99 and AR Throwing Simulator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AR Throwing Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cyclotron has 154 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Cyclotron's written reviews are positive against 82% of AR Throwing Simulator's.
Cyclotron ships an update every 16 months, AR Throwing Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cyclotron | AR Throwing Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (154 ratings) | 4.8 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PDJ Apps | Rise Up Games |
Customer experience
Cyclotron
AR Throwing Simulator
Bugs and requests
Cyclotron
Reported bugs
3 issues- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Inconsistent performance after updates
- Delayed or unresponsive touch inputs
Requested features
5 requests- More customization options
- Additional visual modes or effects
- Screenshot/photo capture capability
- Ability to change movement speed
- Integration with music playback
AR Throwing Simulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cyclotron
No in-app purchases
AR Throwing Simulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cyclotron free?
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