SwirlPaint vs Particle Simulation Visualizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SwirlPaint
Create mesmerizing, symmetrical art with a simple swipe. This app generates kaleidoscope-like images by mirroring your strokes across multiple lines. Save your unique creations directly to your device's photo library.
- Kaleidoscope image generation
- Adjustable number of lines
- Customizable line colors
- Multi-touch support
- Save drawings to Camera Roll
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A simple paint program which generates kaleidoscope-like images with the swipe of a finger. Features: - Change number of lines - Change line color - Multi-touch support - Save drawing to Camera Roll
Particle Simulation Visualizer
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Explore our beautiful particle simulation. Just touch the screen and start a wonderful show of dancing particles. Adjust every settings, use our randomizer and make it 100% your own. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwirlPaint at none against Particle Simulation Visualizer's 2. SwirlPaint also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). Particle Simulation Visualizer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Particle Simulation Visualizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SwirlPaint asks for nothing beyond the download.
SwirlPaint ships an update every 38 months, Particle Simulation Visualizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwirlPaint | Particle Simulation Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChewOnGlass.com | Marvin Krueger |
In-app purchases
SwirlPaint
No in-app purchases
Particle Simulation Visualizer
- Particles PRO$3.997 Days
- Particles PRO3 Days trial$24.991 Year
Questions
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