# Particle Simulation vs Square Race

The clearest difference is ads: Particle Simulation at none against Square Race's shown. Particle Simulation also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Square Race's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Particle Simulation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Square Race sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Square Race holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Square Race has 287 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Particle Simulation's written reviews are positive against 57% of Square Race's.

Particle Simulation ships an update every 7 months, Square Race every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Particle Simulation | Square Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-simulation-flow-sim/id6467405758/reviews) | **[4.7 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-race-arena-simulator/id6740922514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **287** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marvin Krueger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152894281) | [Michal Manak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434438829) |

## What reviewers say

### Particle Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-simulation-flow-sim/id6467405758)

Explore a world of creativity and find tranquility with mesmerizing particle simulations. Interact with dynamic particles, customize their behavior, and create beautiful art impressions while listening to meditative music. It's a calming and creative outlet for stress reduction and self-expression.

**Highlights:** Dynamic particle simulation, Meditative music, Customizable parameters, Autopilot mode, Gyrosensor and haptic feedback, Capture and share creations, Save and load presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Particles PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Psychedelic magic \| monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Particles PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Psychedelic magic | $19.99 | one-time |


### Square Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-race-arena-simulator/id6740922514)

Design and build custom arenas with interactive elements for physics-driven races. Set up competitions with AI racers and watch unpredictable battles unfold. Record and share your unique creations.

**Highlights:** Customizable arena builder, Physics-driven competitions, AI-powered racers, Maze design editor, Record and share creations, Endless customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Particle Simulation free?

Particle Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Square Race free?

Square Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Particle Simulation or Square Race?

Square Race is rated higher. Particle Simulation averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Square Race averages 4.7 from 287 ratings.

### Do Particle Simulation or Square Race have ads?

Square Race shows ads; Particle Simulation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Particle Simulation or Square Race?

Particle Simulation ships an update every 7 months, and Square Race every 5 days. Most recently, Particle Simulation was updated on September 9, 2026 and Square Race on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*