Comparison

Conway Cells 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

Conway Cells

Features
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Conway Cells invites you to discover one of the world's most famous cellular automata: The Game of Life, conceived by mathematician John Conway. Based on simple rules, shapes appear, evolve, and disappear… Each simulation is unique, unpredictable, and mesmerizing. A mathematical classic, accessible to all. Grids of living and dead cells Automatic evolution according to the rules of the Game of Life Amazing patterns, emergence of complex structures Free observation, without objectives or stress An experience that is both playful and contemplative Conway Cells lies at the crossroads of: -a game -a visual experience -a tool for scientific discovery Let the simulation run, experiment, observe… and be amazed. - For whom? Curious minds and science enthusiasts Math and computer science buffs Children, teenagers, and adults Anyone who enjoys calming visual experiences About: This app is passionately developed by KiwisApp, with the aim of promoting simple, elegant, and intelligent projects.

About

Particle Simulation Visualizer

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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

Conway Cells4 screens
Particle Simulation Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Particle Simulation Visualizer at none against Conway Cells's shown. Particle Simulation Visualizer also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). Conway Cells's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). 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. Conway Cells sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Conway Cells ships an update every 2 days, Particle Simulation Visualizer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Conway Cells versus Particle Simulation Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConway CellsParticle Simulation Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.218.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiwisAppMarvin Krueger

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Conway Cells

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Particle Simulation Visualizer

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

Questions

Is Conway Cells free?
Conway Cells 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 Conway Cells or Particle Simulation Visualizer have ads?
Conway Cells shows ads; Particle Simulation Visualizer does not.
Which is updated more often, Conway Cells or Particle Simulation Visualizer?
Conway Cells ships an update every 2 days, and Particle Simulation Visualizer monthly. Most recently, Conway Cells was updated on October 7, 2026 and Particle Simulation Visualizer on October 2, 2026.

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