# benoît M vs Fractal Explorer

The clearest difference is price: benoît M at Free against Fractal Explorer's $2.99. benoît M also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Fractal Explorer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

benoît M is free to download; Fractal Explorer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fractal Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: benoît M has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | benoît M | Fractal Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benoit-m/id6470718694/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fractal-explorer-deep-zoom/id6794896393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) | [Light Year Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289745423) |

## What reviewers say

### benoît M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benoit-m/id6470718694)

Explore the infinite complexity of the Mandelbrot set with real-time rendering. Dive into a universe of self-similar structures, customize colors, and export stunning high-resolution images.

**Highlights:** Interactive Mandelbrot set exploration, Real-time Metal rendering, Pseudo-3D relief mode, Customizable color gradients, High-resolution PNG export (up to 8K), Saved app state

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fractal Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fractal-explorer-deep-zoom/id6794896393)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Explore the infinite depths of mathematical fractals with unparalleled magnification. Pinch, drag, and rotate to discover intricate patterns, then fly through them to witness their astonishing complexity. Customize your visual experience with various coloring modes and palettes.

**Highlights:** Deep zoom capabilities, Mandelbrot and Julia set exploration, Interactive fly-through mode, Multiple fractal families, Customizable coloring modes and palettes, Bookmark saving and syncing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is benoît M free?

benoît M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fractal Explorer free?

Fractal Explorer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, benoît M or Fractal Explorer?

Fractal Explorer is rated higher. benoît M averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fractal Explorer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do benoît M or Fractal Explorer have ads?

Neither benoît M nor Fractal Explorer shows ads.

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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.*