Comparison

Internal Waves vs Particle Simulation Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

Internal Waves

Create interactive particle art that responds to touch and music. This mindfulness experience offers a calming way to express yourself with light and motion, perfect for relaxation or creative exploration. Features AR mode for painting in your real-world space.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle art creation
  • Music-reactive visuals
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Multi-touch drawing
  • Customizable particle effects
  • Mindfulness and relaxation focus
Features
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Discover calm, creativity, and connection through interactive particle art. Internal Waves – Particle Flow is a mindfulness experience that lets you draw, play, and express yourself with light and motion. Whether you're relaxing before bed or just need a moment to reset, touch the screen and watch beautiful, fluid particles respond to your fingers β€” or to your music. Features: Draw with your fingers using flowing, glowing particle trails Visuals that react to music β€” yours or built-in tracks AR mode (on supported devices) to paint with light in your real-world space Supports up to 10-finger multi-touch drawing Add motion drift, color variation, and more to customize your vibe No goals. No pressure. Just motion, sound, and light β€” designed to help you breathe, explore, and reset. Great For: Mindfulness and meditation Visual stimulation and relaxation Music lovers and visual artists Late-night winding down Just vibing out when you need a break Tap in and feel the flow. Internal Waves – Particle Flow is more than an app β€” it's a state of mind. App Store Connect and the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Particle Simulation Visualizer

Features
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Explore our beautiful particle simulation. Just touch the screen and start a wonderful show of dancing particles. Adjust every settings, use our randomizer and make it 100% your own. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Internal Waves4 screens
Particle Simulation Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Particle Simulation Visualizer at none against Internal Waves's shown. Internal Waves's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Internal Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Particle Simulation Visualizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Internal Waves ships an update every 10 days, Particle Simulation Visualizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Internal Waves versus Particle Simulation Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternal WavesParticle Simulation Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size133 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiley McKinnonMarvin Krueger

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Internal Waves

Subscriptions2
  • Particle Flow Premium–Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Particle Flow Premium – Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Particle Simulation Visualizer

Subscriptions2
  • Particles PRO$3.997 Days
  • Particles PRO3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Internal Waves free?
Internal Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Particle Simulation Visualizer free?
Particle Simulation Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Internal Waves or Particle Simulation Visualizer have ads?
Internal Waves shows ads; Particle Simulation Visualizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Internal Waves or Particle Simulation Visualizer?
Internal Waves ships an update every 10 days, and Particle Simulation Visualizer monthly. Most recently, Internal Waves was updated on September 24, 2026 and Particle Simulation Visualizer on October 2, 2026.

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