Physarum vs Quantum Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Physarum
Explore the fascinating emergent behavior of slime molds through a visually rich simulation. Adjust agent parameters, influence growth with intuitive controls, and discover complex, mesmerizing patterns.
- Slime mold behavior simulation
- Autonomous agent control
- Adjustable agent parameters
- Maze solving and network formation
- Vibrant color modes
- Interactive system manipulation
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Explore artificial life through a living, flowing simulation inspired by Physarum polycephalum, the slime mold famous for forming networks, solving paths, and showing intelligence without a brain. Physarum turns simple local rules into complex motion. Thousands of agents sense trails, turn, move, and deposit new traces. As the field evolves, branching networks, waves, and organic textures emerge in real time. Use Physarum to: - Tune sensor distance, turn angle, movement, and trail strength - Paint into the field and guide the simulation by touch - Explore chaotic, branching, and self-organizing patterns - Save and restore interesting agents, fields, and rules - Create vivid generative visuals with color controls It is part science toy, part generative art studio, and part meditative visual instrument. Whether you study emergent systems, teach artificial life, or simply enjoy hypnotic motion, Physarum gives you a hands-on way to watch complexity grow from simple behavior.
Quantum Core
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Do you know what’s inside an atom? The answer goes far beyond just electrons, protons, and neutrons. In Quantum Core, you’ll embark on an immersive 3D journey into the subatomic world. Help Max, an artificial intelligence inside a quantum device, restore its energy by collecting the universe’s most fundamental particles. As you progress, you’ll explore the atom from the inside and discover the particles and interactions that make up the Standard Model. Designed to make particle physics accessible and engaging, Quantum Core combines exploration, storytelling, and interactive gameplay to transform complex scientific concepts into an enjoyable learning experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quantum Core at none against Physarum's 6. Quantum Core also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Physarum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Quantum Core asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Physarum | Quantum Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GEORGY OSTROBROD | Marlon Santos |
In-app purchases
Physarum
- Small developer tip2 variants$1.99
- Medium developer tip2 variants$3.99
- Big developer tip2 variants$5.99
Quantum Core
No in-app purchases
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