Comparison

Selector vs Particle Simulation Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

Selector

This app helps you make decisions by randomly selecting one person from a group. It's perfect for settling disputes, choosing chores, or picking the first player in a game. Enjoy interactive animations and sounds as it makes the choice for you.

Highlights
  • Random person selection
  • Supports up to 5 people on iPhone
  • Supports up to 11 people on iPad
  • Particle animations
  • Interactive sounds
  • Compass mode
  • Clock mode
  • Draw mode
Features
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Need to select between a bunch of people? Selector will decide for you! Have everyone hold a finger on the device and the spinner will spin until it selects one person. Use it to pick who pays for dinner! Use it to decide who does the dishes! Use it to select the first player in a game! Selector will select between up to 5 people on the iPhone and up to 11 on the iPad. Features beautiful particle animation and fun interactive sounds. Also features compass, clock, and draw modes. Enjoy!

About

Particle Simulation Visualizer

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Selector4 screens
Particle Simulation Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Particle Simulation Visualizer at Free against Selector's $0.99. Particle Simulation Visualizer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 56 months). Selector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Particle Simulation Visualizer is free to download; Selector costs $0.99 up front. Particle Simulation Visualizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Selector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selector ships an update every 56 months, Particle Simulation Visualizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Selector versus Particle Simulation Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelectorParticle Simulation Visualizer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTony KobayashiMarvin Krueger

In-app purchases

None

Selector

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Particle Simulation Visualizer

Subscriptions2
  • Particles PRO$3.997 Days
  • Particles PRO3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Selector free?
Selector costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Particle Simulation Visualizer free?
Particle Simulation Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Selector or Particle Simulation Visualizer have ads?
Neither Selector nor Particle Simulation Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selector or Particle Simulation Visualizer?
Selector ships an update every 56 months, and Particle Simulation Visualizer monthly. Most recently, Selector was updated on October 14, 2026 and Particle Simulation Visualizer on October 18, 2026.

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