benoît M vs Lucinate

benoît M is a visual exploration of the Mandelbrot set — one of the most iconic and fascinating shapes in mathematics. Named in homage to Benoît Mandelbrot, who discovered this fractal-set named after him in 1979. The mathematician introduced the world to fractal geometry. This app lets you dive into a universe created from one deceptively simple formula: repeat z² + c, again and again. From that small rule emerge endless spirals, islands, valleys, coastlines, and self-similar structures that continue to reveal new detail as you zoom deeper. With real-time Metal rendering, benoît M turns fractal exploration into a smooth, visual experience. Pinch to zoom, pan to move, and double-tap to dive into interesting regions. Switch between classic Mandelbrot rendering and a beautiful pseudo-3D relief mode that gives the fractal a sculptural, almost metallic depth. Customize the look with image gradients, procedural palettes, inverted or flipped color styles, and adjustable iteration quality. When you find a scene worth keeping, export it as a square high-resolution PNG — up to 8K — directly to your Photo Library. Features: - Explore the Mandelbrot set interactively - Smooth Metal-based rendering - Classic Mandelbrot and pseudo-3D relief modes - Image-based and procedural color gradients - Adjustable iteration depth - Pinch, pan, and double-tap navigation - High-resolution PNG export: 2K and 8K - Saved app state, so you continue where you left off A compact tribute to Benoît Mandelbrot and the beauty of fractal geometry Whether you are fascinated by mathematics, generative art, abstract visuals, or simply beautiful patterns, benoît M invites you to explore infinity — one zoom at a time.

Lucinate is a creative playground for algorithmic art, generative visuals, video synthesis, and image processing. Built for artists, coders, VJs, and tinkerers, it lets you explore the intersection of math and graphics - from intricate stills to evolving patterns, beat-synced visuals, and interactive shader art. Whether you're crafting generative textures, designing audio/MIDI-reactive visuals, or exploring the aesthetics of algorithms, Lucinate gives you the tools to turn abstract ideas into visual form. Dive in and discover new ways to create, play, and perform with color, form, and code. • Universal app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone • Built on Apple Metal • Multiple parallel shader tracks • Layer-based with modular flexibility and blending • Bundled with parametric shaders for image adjustments, effects, texture utilities, coordinate space transforms, patterns, gradients, shader art examples, and more • Inspect, tweak, or code your own shaders using the built-in editor and extensive Metal Shading Language library • Use live camera, imported images or video clips as visual input • Record your results to video or export still images • Modulate any parameter with MIDI, LFOs, audio analyzers, and more • Sync visuals to the beat via Ableton Link or MIDI Clock • Receive audio from other apps via Ableton Link Audio • Supports external displays and projectors