Comparison

Golly vs Race Simulator+

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

Head to head
About

Golly

Explore Conway's Game of Life and various cellular automata with this open-source application. It supports diverse universe types, multiple algorithms, and a wide array of cellular automata rules. Users can import patterns, download from online archives, and utilize unlimited undo/redo functionality.

Highlights
  • Supports bounded and unbounded universes
  • Multiple algorithms including hashlife
  • Variety of cellular automata types included
  • Reads multiple file formats (RLE, macrocell, etc.)
  • Extracts patterns and rules from zip files
  • Downloads patterns and rules from online archives
  • Unlimited undo/redo
Features
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Golly is an open source, cross-platform application for exploring Conway's Game of Life and many other types of cellular automata. Key features: Supports bounded and unbounded universes, with cells of up to 256 states. Supports multiple algorithms, including Bill Gosper's super fast hashlife algorithm. Many different types of CA are included: John von Neumann's 29-state CA, Wolfram's 1D rules, WireWorld, Generations, Langton's Loops, Larger than Life, etc. Reads RLE, macrocell, Life 1.05/1.06, dblife, and MCell files. Can extract patterns and rules from zip files. Can download patterns and rules from online archives. Includes a state-of-the-art pattern collection. Unlimited undo/redo. Extensive help, with an integrated Life Lexicon.

About

Race Simulator+

Features
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Race Simulator + is a powerful and flexible tool for simulating races in real-time. Whether you're comparing the speed of vehicles, animals, or custom characters, this app gives you full control over the experience. It's built for precision, flexibility, and persistence—your race continues even when the app is closed or running in the background. Key Features: Real-Time Speed Comparison See racers' progress based on their actual speeds. The race is calculated continuously, so you can track real progress at any point during the simulation. 10+ Built-In Preset Racers Get started instantly with a variety of preloaded racers, each with different speeds. These presets help you explore different race types and comparisons without needing to set up anything manually. Custom Tracks Create your own tracks with custom lengths to simulate everything from short dashes to ultra-long endurance runs. You decide how far the race goes. Create Your Own Racers Customize racer names, speeds, and even their appearance by selecting images from your device. Ideal for fun matchups, educational demonstrations, or creative competitions. Add Racers Mid-Race Forgot someone? No problem. You can add new racers to an ongoing race without restarting. They’ll jump in and begin racing based on their assigned speed, just like everyone else. Persistent Simulation The race doesn't stop when the app closes. Even if you exit or the app goes into the background, the system keeps track of elapsed time and updates racer progress accordingly when you return. Pause, Reset, Resume Manage your simulation with simple controls. Pause the race, reset it completely, or resume exactly where you left off. Track and Rank Progress Easily see who is ahead, how much distance each racer has covered, and how much remains. Ranks update in real-time to reflect performance. Custom Racer Images Personalize your simulation with images that match your racers—whether they're cars, people, animals, or fantasy creatures. Use Cases: Compare the relative speeds of different vehicles Visualize a fun animal race for kids or education Create fantasy races between fictional or real characters Simulate time-based competitions like marathons Teach speed, time, and distance concepts interactively Why Race Simulator +? This is not just a toy app or a simple animation. Race Simulator + uses real-time calculations based on your input. Set up a race and check back after minutes or even hours to see updated progress. The app is designed for both short-term engagement and long-term simulations. Perfect for: Racing fans Educators Simulation enthusiasts Hobbyists Curious minds Download Race Simulator + today and take full control of your own race world. Create, simulate, and track — even when you're not watching.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Golly at none against Race Simulator+'s 2. Golly also leads on ads (none vs shown). Race Simulator+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price 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

Both are free to download. Race Simulator+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Golly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Golly versus Race Simulator+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGollyRace Simulator+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew TrevorrowADAVII (PVT) LTD

In-app purchases

None

Golly

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Race Simulator+

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • RS Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Golly free?
Golly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Simulator+ free?
Race Simulator+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Golly or Race Simulator+ have ads?
Race Simulator+ shows ads; Golly does not.

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