TheDLA vs Evolution
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheDLA
Explore pattern formation in nature with this app. It visualizes Diffusion Limited Aggregation, allowing you to create unique, complex dendritic patterns. Experiment with different interactions to generate artistic and scientific designs.
- Visualize Diffusion Limited Aggregation
- Create complex dendritic patterns
- Interactive pattern generation
- Color selection for branches
- Export images to photo library, Twitter, Facebook
- GIF animation export
- Face detection for particle placement
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TheDLA Cool Science! TheDLA gives you an essence of pattern formation mechanism in nature. Also, it makes very unique attractive images for you. I wrote a brief description about DLA pattern and TheDLA app in following URL. Please read it! https://sites.google.com/site/dueyama/home/thedla “The DLA” stands for ‘The Diffusion Limited Aggregation’, and it is one of the simplest models that makes complex dendritic pattern. Now, we are talking about Science. You see, there are two types of particles on the field. One is the free particle that moves randomly. Another is the fixed particle that does not move. The free particle attaches to cluster of the fixed particles when it reaches around them. Such a simple pattern forming mechanism builds the attractive complex patterns and this very scientific system is applied for you to have funny hairy nose. But first of all, please check the usage. So, you will be able to enjoy not just hairy nose, but the various patterns YOU are going to create. It is quite amazing that such randomness sometimes create forms and patterns you can find only in nature. Please enjoy the patterns and think why such dendritic patterns appear. If you would like to search the web, keywords may be “DLA” and “Dendrite”. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion-limited_aggregation To start with, there is a single fixed particle at the center of the field when you start. Usage: - Double tap: Put the fixed particles at the point. The size is possible to change in the setting. - Single tap: Remove the fixed particle at the point. - 2 fingers double tap: Remove all fixed particles from the field + etc. - 2 fingers pan: Pan the field. - Long pressed pan: Draw fixed particles like a pen. - Long pressed pan after a tap: Eraser. - You can chose color to paint the branches. - A “g” button toggles the acceleration sensor of the device (only for the device that has the acceleration sensor). The free particles drift to the direction of the gravity. - Can export the image to the photo library, Twitter and Facebook. In addition, the face detection technology in iOS is used to put the fixed particles on eyes position in the photo. When you are in the Anim mode, exporting the image to the photo library make a GIF anim. So, enjoy patterns! Enjoy science!
Evolution
Observe natural selection in a 2D world with simulated creatures. Each creature has a genome influencing its movement, and those surviving in safe zones pass on their genes. Adjust environmental factors and mutations to witness population shifts and analyze creature behavior.
- Simulated creatures with genomes
- Natural selection mechanics
- Customizable safe zones
- Mutation control
- Survival rate tracking
- Neural network inspection
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Watch natural selection unfold in a world of simulated creatures. Evolution gives each creature a genome that shapes how it moves. Those that finish a generation inside the safe area pass their genes to the next generation. Change the safe area and turn mutations on or off to see how the population changes. Follow survival rates over time, or inspect a creature’s neural network to explore the connections behind its movement. Questions, issues, or feedback? Email me at support@seungwoochoe.com. I usually reply within 24 hours :) ______ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TheDLA at Free against Evolution's $1.99. TheDLA also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Evolution's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). 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
TheDLA is free to download; Evolution costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TheDLA ships an update every 3 months, Evolution weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheDLA | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daishin Ueyama | Seungwoo Choe |
Customer experience
TheDLA
Evolution
In-app purchases
TheDLA
No in-app purchases
Evolution
No in-app purchases








