# Outside+ vs DabDab

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside+ | DabDab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabdab-fluid-art-and-simulation/id6758517131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511359065) | [晓晖 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778270363) |

## What reviewers say

### Outside+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-plus/id6756814244)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DabDab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabdab-fluid-art-and-simulation/id6758517131)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time fluid simulation, Curated color themes, Video recording and screenshots, Live Photo export, Attract mode for passive viewing, Advanced physics controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DabDab Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DabDab Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| DabDab Pro Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside+ free?

Outside+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DabDab free?

DabDab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Outside+ or DabDab have ads?

Neither Outside+ nor DabDab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outside+ or DabDab?

Outside+ ships an update every 5 days, and DabDab every 2 months. Most recently, Outside+ was updated on October 25, 2026 and DabDab on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*