Comparison

Cyclotron vs TransVision

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle simulation
  • Multi-touch particle behavior
  • Visually stimulating
  • Engaging for kids
  • Time-killing entertainment
Features
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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.

About

TransVision

Features
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Human perception has long been influenced by technological breakthroughs. An intimate mediation of technology lies in between our direct perceptions. By simulating our Hyperallergenic perceptual machine, this project defamiliarizes and questions the habitual ways in which we interpret, operate, and understand the visual world intervened by digital media.

Screenshots

Cyclotron4 screens
TransVision1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TransVision at Free against Cyclotron's $1.99. TransVision also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). Cyclotron's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 27.0). 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

TransVision is free to download; Cyclotron costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclotron ships an update every 16 months, TransVision every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cyclotron versus TransVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclotronTransVision
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (153 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.1 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPDJ AppsHolo Interactive

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

TransVision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cyclotron

No in-app purchases

None

TransVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cyclotron free?
Cyclotron costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TransVision free?
TransVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cyclotron or TransVision have ads?
Neither Cyclotron nor TransVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyclotron or TransVision?
Cyclotron ships an update every 16 months, and TransVision every 3 months. Most recently, Cyclotron was updated on October 24, 2026 and TransVision on October 21, 2026.

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