XScreenSaver vs Flasia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XScreenSaver
Explore a vast collection of historic and educational graphics demos originally designed for Linux and Unix systems. This application allows you to interact with hundreds of these visual demonstrations, ported from the classic screen saver collection.
- Historic graphics demos
- Educational visual content
- Interactive demo playback
- Large collection of visuals
- Cross-platform heritage
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The XScreenSaver application is a large collection of historic and educational graphics demos. XScreenSaver is the standard screen saver collection shipped on most Linux and Unix systems. I released the first version in 1992. In 2006, I ported it to MacOS, and in 2012 I ported it to iOS. This application is not a screen saver, of course, since iOS doesn't have those. But it does let you play with the hundreds of graphics demos that are a part of the XScreenSaver collection.
Flasia
This app offers a visually stunning and interactive experience with dynamic, artistic displays. It's designed to inspire creativity, provide a change of pace, or serve as unique entertainment and decor.
- 5-Finger Multi-touch Display
- Customizable particle effects
- Gesture Control and Multi-Touch Drawing modes
- Fluid effects with high FPS
- Optional music integration
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::: What is Flasia? ::: • Flasia is a highly complex, kinetic, and interactive visualizer yet it is also an amazingly beautiful work of art. • Flasia is designed to help people who want to think more creatively or who need a change of pace. • Flasia is an excellent game/toy/party entertainment/interior design element for anyone who loves fireworks, whirlwinds, firefly lights, aurora, rainbow, wave, fluid, Jackson Pollock painting ::: Features ::: • 5-Finger Multi-touch Display! • 5 Music choices by Aden Ray (On/Off available)! • Customize Particle Length, Number, & Size! • 2 Play Modes (Gesture Control and Multi-Touch Drawing)! • Awesome fluid effect with high FPS ::: Support ::: If you have any problems, questions, concerns, or ideas related to this app, please feel free to contact me. I would really like to hear what you think. sunglab@gmail.com www.facebook.com/sunglabcom www.twitter.com/sunglabcom www.sunglab.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: XScreenSaver at none against Flasia's shown. XScreenSaver also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 76%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Flasia's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
XScreenSaver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of XScreenSaver's written reviews are positive against 76% of Flasia's.
XScreenSaver ships an update every 6 months, Flasia every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XScreenSaver | Flasia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (109 ratings) — better | 4.6 (146 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 76.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 109 | 146 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jamie Zawinski | SungLab Inc |
Customer experience
XScreenSaver
Flasia
User reviews
XScreenSaver
From 109 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ No ads or data collection
- 🎨 Extensive variety of screensavers
- 📱 Works seamlessly across multiple platforms (iOS, Mac, iPad)
- 🆓 Completely free application
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and retro aesthetic appeal
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes with certain screensavers
- 🎯 Difficult to tap small exit button on larger devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- ⚠️ Photo library screensaver crashes on iOS 13
- 🎪 Limited practical use on iOS devices
Flasia
From 146 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Visually stunning and beautiful
- 😌 Calming and relaxing experience
- 🎶 Pleasant and soothing music
- 💖 Supports developer's hard work
- 🤩 Unique and mesmerizing visuals
Room to improve
- 😠 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🐛 App becomes messed up after ads
- 🔄 Recent update changed the feel
- 📱 Lacks portrait mode support
- 🚫 No response from support
Bugs and requests
XScreenSaver
Reported bugs
5 issues- Photo library screensaver crashes on iOS 13
- GLText reveals password when system info is selected
- Framebuffer loading failures requiring app restart
- Crashes on certain devices or configurations
- Difficult UI for exiting screensavers on larger phones
Requested features
11 requests- Favorites or bookmarking system to save preferred screensavers
- Hide or exclude unwanted screensavers from rotation
- Ability to select specific channels in XAnalogTV screensaver
- Widget support for iOS standby mode
- Prevent auto-lock feature to keep screen on
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- Apple TV version
- Windows port of the application
- Larger hit areas for corner icons
- Faster scrubbing through screensavers
- Donate button for supporting development
- Screensavers featuring pentagons
Flasia
Reported bugs
4 issues- App appears on 75% of iPad screen after ads
- Music not playing on iPad Mini & iPhone 8
- Music turned off after second use
- App not supporting portrait mode
Requested features
4 requests- Option to revert to old design
- Add a record button
- Tutorial for maneuvers
- Support for iPhone X
In-app purchases
XScreenSaver
No in-app purchases
Flasia
No in-app purchases
