Comparison

Quantum vs Particle Lab

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

Head to head
About

Quantum

Explore the hidden world of particles with a real-time simulator. Model up to 10,000 particles and experiment with natural phenomena like crystallization and orbital mechanics. Customize interactions and visualize results dynamically.

Highlights
  • Real-time particle simulation
  • Model up to 10,000 particles
  • Simulate natural phenomena
  • Four distinct particle classes
  • Customizable rules editor
  • Dynamic visualizations
  • Interactive control
Features
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Experience the hidden world of particles Quantum is a real-time particle life sandbox for exploring emergent motion, artificial physics, and complex systems. Build fields with up to 10,000 particles, tune how classes attract or repel each other, and watch simple rules turn into flowing structures, swarms, or chaotic patterns. Why Quantum stands out: - Real-time particle simulation with four interacting particle classes. - Seamless 2D fields and perspective 3D volumes with touch rotation. - Rule editor for custom attraction and repulsion matrices. - Temperature, viscosity, solid/fluid edge behavior, and force tools. - Black hole and white hole tools for live interaction. - Save and load fields, rule sets, and color schemes. - P3 color support and vivid visual presets for generative art. Use Quantum as a physics toy, creative sandbox, teaching aid, or generative art lab. It is built for people who enjoy science, cellular automata, n-body systems, chaos, and beautiful simulations.

About

Particle Lab

Experience a physics simulation sandbox where tens of thousands of particles interact in real-time. Control environmental conditions like gravity and wind with intuitive sliders to observe dramatic changes in particle behavior. Customize visual effects and create your own miniature universe.

Highlights
  • Real-time particle interaction
  • Customizable environmental conditions (gravity, wind)
  • Interactive touch and drag controls
  • Visual customization (color, size, glow)
  • High-performance physics engine
  • Relaxing and meditative experience
Features
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[손끝에서 펼쳐지는 무한한 입자의 세계] 단순한 움직임을 넘어, 물리 법칙을 직접 제어하는 즐거움을 경험하세요. 이 앱은 수만 개의 파티클(입자)이 실시간으로 상호작용하는 물리 시뮬레이션 샌드박스입니다. 복잡한 수식은 필요 없습니다. 직관적인 슬라이더 조작만으로 중력, 바람의 세기, 마찰력 등 다양한 환경 조건을 변경하고, 그에 따라 드라마틱하게 변하는 입자들의 움직임을 감상할 수 있습니다. - 주요 기능: 다채로운 환경 제어: 중력(Gravity), 바람(Wind), 반발력, 마찰 계수 등 물리적 환경을 자유롭게 커스텀하세요. 실시간 인터랙션: 터치와 드래그로 입자들의 흐름을 방해하거나, 새로운 흐름을 만들어낼 수 있습니다. 시각적 커스터마이징: 입자의 색상, 크기, 발광 효과(Glow)를 조절하여 나만의 미디어 아트를 완성해보세요. 고성능 시뮬레이션: 최적화된 물리 엔진으로 수많은 입자가 끊김 없이 부드럽게 움직입니다. 힐링 & 명상: 불규칙하지만 질서 있는 입자들의 움직임을 바라보며 스트레스를 해소하세요. -이런 분들에게 추천합니다: 물리 엔진의 작동 원리가 궁금하신 분 화려한 비주얼 이펙트(VFX)를 좋아하시는 분 멍하니 화면을 바라보며 휴식(불멍, 풀멍)을 취하고 싶은 분 창의적인 실험을 좋아하는 아이들과 어른들 지금 다운로드하여 당신만의 작은 우주를 시뮬레이션해보세요!

Screenshots

Quantum4 screens
Particle Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quantum at 81% against Particle Lab's 0%. Quantum also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (151 vs 1). Particle Lab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Quantum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Particle Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quantum holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quantum has 151 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Quantum's written reviews are positive against 0% of Particle Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quantum ships an update every 5 weeks, Particle Lab every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Quantum versus Particle Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuantumParticle Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (151 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings151 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEORGY OSTROBRODyoungchil cho

Customer experience

Quantum

All ratings133 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative0.0%

Particle Lab

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Quantum

One-time3
  • Developer tip2 variants$1.99
  • Developer tip2 variants$3.99
  • Developer tip2 variants$5.99
None

Particle Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quantum free?
Quantum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Particle Lab free?
Particle Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quantum or Particle Lab?
Quantum is rated higher. Quantum averages 4.8 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Particle Lab averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Quantum or Particle Lab have ads?
Neither Quantum nor Particle Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quantum or Particle Lab?
Quantum ships an update every 5 weeks, and Particle Lab every 4 days. Most recently, Quantum was updated on October 30, 2026 and Particle Lab on October 30, 2026.

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