Comparison

benoît M vs Fluid Simulation

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

Head to head
About

benoît M

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
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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.

About

Fluid Simulation

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Art you can touch. LIQUIDTOUCH is an art app for iPhone and iPad that lets you explore light, liquids, metal and geometry through taps and drags. Tap to send ripples across the screen. Drag to change what you see. When you want to move your fingers without thinking or take a break, enjoy a little time with art at your own pace. • Find your favorite among 45 artworks Ripples of light, the clarity of glass, undulating metal, color set loose in water, scenery rushing past. Five styles, each with a feel of its own. • Tap, drag and hold Art responds to where and how you touch. Hold to speed up the motion and repeat effects in supported artworks. Feel haptic feedback on supported devices. • Save and share the motion Record a 3-second Live Photo, a 4K image or a video of up to 60 seconds while interacting with an artwork. Save it to Photos or send it through the system share sheet. Videos are saved in portrait Full HD. On compatible iPhones, Live Photos can be set as Lock Screen wallpapers through iOS. Playback depends on the device, iOS version and photo eligibility. This is not a continuously animated Home Screen wallpaper feature. • Listen Mode responds to sound Turn on Listen Mode to make art respond to sounds around you. The microphone is used when you enable this feature. Microphone audio is not recorded in exported videos. • Enjoy a bigger canvas Enjoy LIQUIDTOUCH on iPad, or display art on a larger screen when connected to a compatible external display. • Try every artwork first The first-launch guide lets you touch every artwork before you choose a plan. Access to the artworks is offered with a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. The yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible new subscribers. See the purchase screen for prices and available offers. Weekly and yearly plans renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account subscription settings. Restore previous purchases using Restore Purchases in the app. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

benoît M4 screens
Fluid Simulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: benoît M at 4.2 against Fluid Simulation's 1.0. benoît M also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Fluid Simulation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. benoît M asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

benoît M holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
benoît M versus Fluid Simulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbenoît MFluid Simulation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilippe ZayAppnics, LLC

Customer experience

benoît M

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Fluid Simulation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

benoît M

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Fluid Simulation

Subscriptions3
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Weekly$1.997 Days
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Monthly$1.991 Month
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Lifetime$19.99
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is benoît M free?
benoît M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fluid Simulation free?
Fluid Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, benoît M or Fluid Simulation?
benoît M is rated higher. benoît M averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fluid Simulation averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do benoît M or Fluid Simulation have ads?
Fluid Simulation shows ads; benoît M does not.

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