Comparison

Visual Sandbox Simulation vs Illucid

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

Head to head
About

Visual Sandbox Simulation

Features
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Browse through the library of realtime shader animations, adjust parameters on the fly and enjoy the show!

About

Illucid

Transform your device into a psychedelic visualizer. Explore countless styles and effects, save your favorites, and even output to external displays. Enjoy a unique visual experience that can extend beyond your screen.

Highlights
  • DREAM mode for curated or random style mixing
  • TRAIN mode to discover and save styles
  • PRO mode with unlimited style saves and modifiers
  • AirPlay support for external displays
  • Option to disable video and audio
  • Vast number of style combinations
Features
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Turn your device into a window to psychedelia DREAM mode allows Illucid to cycle through and mix a selection of styles and effects based on your curation. Using DREAM mode without curation leaves the style and effects selection random (though thoughtfully tuned). TRAIN mode allows you to Shuffle through countless* styles, tweak the effect with modifiers, and Remember the Styles you like, so that DREAM mode can be made as strong or light as you like, with the styles you've discovered. PRO mode: Allows unlimited styles saved, and allows access to the modifier sliders. Free users get to save 5 styles, and can reset to regain those 5 slots. AirPlay: Output to a projector or TV with multiple model resolutions (which affects Dream FPS) available. Options: Video and Audio can be turned off, and the effect still runs BONUS: Prolonged use will affect closed eyes *The amount of Style options in Illucid could be represented by a 1 followed by 2,466 zeros. For perspective, the observable universe is estimated at roughly 10^80 atoms; the amount of style combinations here is 10^2386 times larger

Screenshots

Visual Sandbox Simulation3 screens
Illucid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Sandbox Simulation at none against Illucid's 1. Visual Sandbox Simulation also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Illucid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Visual Sandbox Simulation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Visual Sandbox Simulation versus Illucid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Sandbox SimulationIllucid
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarvin KruegerMichael Howard

In-app purchases

None

Visual Sandbox Simulation

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Illucid

One-time1
  • Illucid Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Visual Sandbox Simulation free?
Visual Sandbox Simulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Illucid free?
Illucid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Sandbox Simulation or Illucid have ads?
Neither Visual Sandbox Simulation nor Illucid shows ads.

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