Comparison

Fractal 3D vs Liquid Is Fun

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

Head to head
About

Fractal 3D

Generate and explore stunning 2D and 3D fractal images with deep customization. Create intricate patterns with high-resolution exports and real-time adjustments for endless visual discovery.

Highlights
  • Generate 2D and 3D fractals
  • Customize fractal sets, equations, and colors
  • High-resolution image export (up to 16MP)
  • Real-time rendering and exploration
  • Intuitive panning, zooming, and camera controls
  • OpenGL powered renderer for speed
Features
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Fractal 3D is a powerful tool for generating and exploring fractals 0such as the Mandelbrot and Julia sets. The 2D view allows for easy surveying and customization, while the 3D view captures spectacular images that can be exported at up to 16 megapixel resolution. Multi-processor support and an OpenGL powered renderer allow for blazing fast speed. With double precision 64-bit mathematics, Fractal 3D is capable of resolving detailed images up to an incredible 1,000,000,000,000x magnification level! To give perspective, a single atom of carbon magnified one trillion times would be longer than two football fields. Each fractal is fully customizable and changes happening in real time. First adjust the fractal set type, equation power/ constants, iterations, resolution, color scheme, and smoothing options. Once the fractal is rendered it can be explored with intuitive panning and zooming controls. After a place of interest is found, customize the 3D view by rotating the fractal, moving the camera, and adjusting the lighting. Due to the nature of fractals, the number of unique patterns to be found is limitless. Use the rendered images for desktop wallpaper, printed artwork, or just enjoy the beauty of exploring one of a kind images created by pure mathematics. Fractal information from Wikipedia - A fractal has been defined as "a rough or fragmented geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is (at least approximately) a reduced-size copy of the whole," a property called self-similarity. The term fractal was coined by Benoît Mandelbrot in 1975 and was derived from the Latin frāctus meaning "broken" or "fractured." A mathematical fractal is based on an equation that undergoes iteration, a form of feedback based on recursion. There are several examples of fractals, which are defined as portraying exact self-similarity, quasi self-similarity, or statistical self-similarity. While fractals are a mathematical construct, they are found in nature, which has led to their inclusion in artwork. They are useful in medicine, soil mechanics, seismology, and technical analysis. A fractal often has the following features: It has a fine structure at arbitrarily small scales. It is too irregular to be easily described in traditional Euclidean geometric language. It has a simple and recursive definition. Because they appear similar at all levels of magnification, fractals are often considered to be infinitely complex (in informal terms). Natural objects that are approximated by fractals to a degree include clouds, mountain ranges, lightning bolts, coastlines, snow flakes, various vegetables (cauliflower and broccoli), and animal coloration patterns. However, not all self-similar objects are fractals —for example, the real line (a straight Euclidean line) is formally self-similar but fails to have other fractal characteristics; for instance, it is regular enough to be described in Euclidean terms.

About

Liquid Is Fun

Immerse yourself in a calming liquid simulation. Interact with flowing, colorful fluids to create mesmerizing patterns and reduce stress. This app offers a visually soothing experience perfect for unwinding.

Highlights
  • Realistic liquid physics
  • Smooth fluid movement
  • Multiple colors and effects
  • Touch-based interaction
  • Stress relief visuals
Features
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Experience a beautiful and soothing liquid simulation designed to help you relax and unwind. Watch colorful fluids flow, bend, and transform as you interact with them. Every touch creates smooth ripples and mesmerizing shapes for a calming, almost meditative experience. Perfect for relaxing after a long day, reducing stress, or simply exploring the physics of digital fluids. Adjust settings, play at your own pace, and enjoy a visually immersive environment. Features: • Realistic liquid physics • Smooth, slow-motion fluid movement • Multiple colors and effects • Simple, touch-based interaction • Relaxing visuals for stress relief Enjoy watching liquids shift, swirl, and form new patterns every time you touch the screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legalfinternet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fractal 3D4 screens
Liquid Is Fun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Liquid Is Fun at Free against Fractal 3D's $1.99. Liquid Is Fun also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). Fractal 3D's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Liquid Is Fun is free to download; Fractal 3D costs $1.99 up front. Liquid Is Fun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fractal 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fractal 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Fractal 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Liquid Is Fun's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fractal 3D ships an update every 12 months, Liquid Is Fun fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Fractal 3D versus Liquid Is Fun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractal 3DLiquid Is Fun
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNuclear Nova SoftwareBhupesh Singh

Customer experience

Fractal 3D

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

Liquid Is Fun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fractal 3D

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Liquid Is Fun

One-time1
  • Premium User$3.99

Questions

Is Fractal 3D free?
Fractal 3D costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liquid Is Fun free?
Liquid Is Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fractal 3D or Liquid Is Fun?
Fractal 3D is rated higher. Fractal 3D averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Liquid Is Fun averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fractal 3D or Liquid Is Fun have ads?
Liquid Is Fun shows ads; Fractal 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Fractal 3D or Liquid Is Fun?
Fractal 3D ships an update every 12 months, and Liquid Is Fun fortnightly. Most recently, Fractal 3D was updated on October 10, 2026 and Liquid Is Fun on October 16, 2026.

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