Outside+ vs DabDab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outside+
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The landscape you see through a window is both a memory from afar and a reflection of your inner self. "Outside" lets you create collages of your own unique window view, while discovering your inner world.
DabDab
Create mesmerizing fluid art with real-time simulations. Explore vibrant color themes, record animations, and export as Live Photos for dynamic wallpapers. Find calm and express your creativity through interactive liquid color.
- Real-time fluid simulation
- Curated color themes
- Video recording and screenshots
- Live Photo export
- Attract mode for passive viewing
- Advanced physics controls
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DabDab - Flowing art at your touch # Two drops, infinite ripples. In 1886, Georges Seurat completed a masterpiece built entirely from millions of tiny colour dabs. The Impressionists called this technique pointillism: one dab births a point of light; two dabs set that light in motion. Now imagine those dabs falling onto still water instead of canvas. Each touch sends ripples of colour flowing outward — expanding, colliding, merging into patterns no one could have predicted. That's DabDab. A century-old artistic spirit, reimagined for your fingertips. # The Story Behind the Name "Dab... Dab..." A dab is the brushstroke of the Impressionists — a single touch that captures light. Repeat it — DabDab — and light begins to flow. Each tap on your screen sends colour rippling outward, swirling and merging with the ones before it. Two drops. That's all it takes. # Not a Drawing Tool. A Conversation. Touch the screen and watch flowing liquid colour react to your gestures in real-time. Move slowly for gentle ripples, swipe quickly for dramatic splashes. You set the rhythm; the fluid answers. Every moment is improvised; every creation is unrepeatable. # Perfect For: • Creating mesmerising fluid animations — record and share as videos • Exporting as Live Photos to set as your Lock Screen wallpaper • Sharing stunning visual moments on social media • Finding a moment of calm and mindfulness • Exploring colour through curated themes inspired by nature • Playing with physics to discover your own style of flow # Features ## Real-Time Fluid Simulation GPU-accelerated physics renders flowing liquid colour at 120 fps. Every touch produces a natural, responsive fluid reaction. ## Curated Colour Themes Handcrafted themes, each with a unique visual character and mood — from deep ocean glow to cherry blossom softness. More themes coming soon. ## Video Recording & Screenshots Capture your fluid creations, save to your library, and share directly via the built-in share menu. Send to social media, AirDrop, or any other app in one step. ## Live Photo Export Export your fluid creation as a Live Photo. Save it to your library as a living image, or set it directly as your Lock Screen wallpaper — your flowing art comes alive every time you wake your phone. ## Attract Mode Sit back and watch the fluid dance on its own, driven by graceful mathematical curves. Choose how long the app waits before it takes over. ## Advanced Physics Controls Fine-tune dissipation, vorticity, and ink radius. Switch between presets for quick style changes, or craft your own. # Privacy First Your creations belong to you. • 100% Local: All simulation and processing happens on your device. • No Uploads: Your recordings and screenshots never leave your phone. • No Data Collection: No accounts, no tracking. Anonymous by design. # Free & Premium ## Free Forever: • Full fluid simulation experience • 3 themes free (Deep Ocean, Sakura Blossom & Nebula) — record, screenshot, and create without limits • 30-second preview of all premium themes • Attract Mode ## Premium Unlocks: • All premium colour themes with unique visual characters • Extended video recording — up to 5 minutes per session • Advanced physics controls and presets • Customisable double-tap action • All future themes included at no extra cost Download DabDab today. Two drops, infinite ripples. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outside+ at none against DabDab's 3. Outside+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). DabDab's advantage is 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
Both are free to download. DabDab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Outside+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Outside+ ships an update every 5 days, DabDab every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Outside+ | DabDab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊 林 | 晓晖 王 |
In-app purchases
Outside+
No in-app purchases
DabDab
- DabDab Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- DabDab Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
- DabDab Pro Lifetime$6.99









