Comparison

Lava Lamp MC vs Metaballs Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Lava Lamp MC

Experience a dynamic and customizable digital lava lamp simulation on your device. Powered by the Marching Cubes algorithm, this app offers a visually stunning and interactive way to personalize your screen with various materials and settings.

Highlights
  • Dynamic lava lamp simulation
  • Highly customizable settings
  • Advanced material management
  • Interactive UI controls
  • Save and reset personalized settings
Features
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Lava Lamp MC - Symphony of Bubbles Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Lava Lamp MC, the cutting-edge iOS app that revives the iconic lava lamp experience for your handheld device. Animated by the groundbreaking Marching Cubes algorithm, originally developed by William E. Lorensen and Harvey E. Cline in 1987, this app brings to life a vibrant and fluid lava lamp simulation that is not only visually stunning but also richly customizable. Key Features: Dynamic Lava Lamp Simulation: Witness the fluid, ever-changing allure of a digital lava lamp that molds to your preferences, powered by the legendary Marching Cubes algorithm. Highly Customizable Experience: Engage with a broad spectrum of settings to make the lava lamp your own. Adjust everything from the "lava's" viscosity to the color palette for a truly personalized touch. Advanced Material Management: A sophisticated function manages an array of materials, allowing for a diverse selection of visual effects. Opt from textures like Wax, Rainbow, Quicksilver (akin to liquid metal), Liquid Glass, and more to tailor your aesthetic. Interactive UI Controls: Hone your experience with user-friendly sliders controlling color, saturation, brightness, and beyond. Tinker with skybox options, blob configurations, and particle behavior to claim your lava lamp as uniquely yours. Save and Reset with Ease: Your personalized settings are always preserved, ready for your return. And if you're in the mood for a clean slate, resetting to the default settings is just a tap away. Lava Lamp MC is the ideal choice for those seeking a blend of relaxation, creativity, or a touch of nostalgia. Whether you're reminiscing over classic lava lamps, passionate about avant-garde animations, or simply eager to customize your device in a novel way, Lava Lamp MC delivers an engaging and customizable experience. Download Lava Lamp MC today and unleash your creativity! Developed by Philipp Roger, dedicated indie software developer

About

Metaballs Mobile

Create and manipulate 3D gooey shapes with intuitive touch controls. Merge different forms and colors to craft unique sculptures. Export your creations in USDZ or STL formats for sharing or 3D printing.

Highlights
  • Sculpt, squash, and stretch 3D shapes
  • Merge shapes and colors
  • Export in USDZ format
  • Export in STL format for 3D printing
  • Intuitive touch controls
Features
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Sculpt, squash, and stretch gooey 3D shapes with your fingers. Merge shapes and colors. And when you've composed a creation you love, you can export to the USDZ format for sharing your 3D model with others. (As well as STL files for 3D printing!) From the creators of Metaballs: Spatial, on Apple Vision Pro.

Screenshots

Lava Lamp MC4 screens
Metaballs Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lava Lamp MC at 27 against Metaballs Mobile's 3. Lava Lamp MC also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Lava Lamp MC costs $2.99 and Metaballs Mobile $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metaballs Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lava Lamp MC has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lava Lamp MC versus Metaballs Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLava Lamp MCMetaballs Mobile
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (27 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size378 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilippe ZayApposite

Customer experience

Lava Lamp MC

All ratings27 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Metaballs Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lava Lamp MC

No in-app purchases

None

Metaballs Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lava Lamp MC free?
Lava Lamp MC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metaballs Mobile free?
Metaballs Mobile costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lava Lamp MC or Metaballs Mobile?
Metaballs Mobile is rated higher. Lava Lamp MC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Metaballs Mobile averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Lava Lamp MC or Metaballs Mobile have ads?
Neither Lava Lamp MC nor Metaballs Mobile shows ads.

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