Comparison

EasyMapper Projection Mapping vs Fluid Simulation

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

Head to head
About

EasyMapper Projection Mapping

Transform any surface into a dynamic display with your mobile device and a projector. Create stunning visual effects, custom animations, and even run automated shows for holidays or events without needing a computer.

Highlights
  • Surface tracing and custom masking
  • Real-time shaders and effects
  • Timeline-based scene sequencing
  • Live visual control
  • Room effects and music reactivity
  • Wireless and wired projector connection
Features
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Turn your house into a Christmas light show — straight from your iPhone and any projector. This app has simple UX for someone looking to explore their creativity or impress with house decor during holidays. At the same time, it also has elite and comprehensive features for the seasoned VJ or someone much further into their tech art journey Project falling snow, swirling visuals, and your own photos and videos onto windows, walls, and props. Trace the exact shape of any surface, set your scenes on a timeline, and let the show run all night. No laptop, no rig, no expensive software. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect a projector with a USB-C to HDMI adapter, or go wireless with AirPlay 2. Drag four corners to fit your wall, or trace a custom outline around any object 3. Drop in shaders, effects, photos, or videos and hit play MAPPING THAT FITS REAL SURFACES - Corner-pin any layer to any wall, prop, or window - Trace or sketch a surface's silhouette so content masks to the real object, not just a rectangle - Unlimited layers, each pinned and transformed independently - Grid, dot, and checker test patterns to line up corners before loading media LIVE VISUALS, NO RENDERING - 30+ real-time shaders: tweak brightness, hue, scale, and speed live - Built-in video loop library, plus your own photos and footage - Stack multiple visuals within a single mapped surface - Room Effects: falling snow, rocket bursts, emoji swarms, and more across your whole space, with depth control - Music-reactive mode: effects pulse with the room's volume (audio is measured only, never recorded or stored) - Halloween collection: skeleton dances, ghost swarms, lightning storms, and glowing eyes A SHOW THAT RUNS ITSELF - Save multiple scenes for one mapping and switch between them live - Sequence scenes on a timeline with fades for a hands-off show - Play, pause, restart, and scrub the playhead BUILT FOR LIVE USE - Wired HDMI output for a rock-solid signal, or AirPlay when cables won't reach - Guided connect flow gets you onto the projector in seconds - Save your mappings and pick up where you left off, synced across your devices PERFECT FOR - Christmas and Halloween house and yard displays - Parties and events: instant VJ-style backdrops - Content creators: turn any wall into a set - Galleries, pop-ups, and installation prototypes WHAT YOU NEED - An iPhone or iPad - Any projector with HDMI input (or an AirPlay-compatible display) - A USB-C or Lightning to HDMI adapter for wired output EASYMAPPER PREMIUM Start with a free trial. Premium unlocks unlimited mappings, the full shader and effects library, Room Effects, and cloud sync. Choose monthly or annual, and manage or cancel anytime in Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions. PRIVACY Your photos and videos stay on your device and are never uploaded. Privacy Policy: https://easy-mapper.xyz/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Fluid Simulation

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Art you can touch. LIQUIDTOUCH is an art app for iPhone and iPad that lets you explore light, liquids, metal and geometry through taps and drags. Tap to send ripples across the screen. Drag to change what you see. When you want to move your fingers without thinking or take a break, enjoy a little time with art at your own pace. • Find your favorite among 45 artworks Ripples of light, the clarity of glass, undulating metal, color set loose in water, scenery rushing past. Five styles, each with a feel of its own. • Tap, drag and hold Art responds to where and how you touch. Hold to speed up the motion and repeat effects in supported artworks. Feel haptic feedback on supported devices. • Save and share the motion Record a 3-second Live Photo, a 4K image or a video of up to 60 seconds while interacting with an artwork. Save it to Photos or send it through the system share sheet. Videos are saved in portrait Full HD. On compatible iPhones, Live Photos can be set as Lock Screen wallpapers through iOS. Playback depends on the device, iOS version and photo eligibility. This is not a continuously animated Home Screen wallpaper feature. • Listen Mode responds to sound Turn on Listen Mode to make art respond to sounds around you. The microphone is used when you enable this feature. Microphone audio is not recorded in exported videos. • Enjoy a bigger canvas Enjoy LIQUIDTOUCH on iPad, or display art on a larger screen when connected to a compatible external display. • Try every artwork first The first-launch guide lets you touch every artwork before you choose a plan. Access to the artworks is offered with a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. The yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible new subscribers. See the purchase screen for prices and available offers. Weekly and yearly plans renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account subscription settings. Restore previous purchases using Restore Purchases in the app. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EasyMapper Projection Mapping4 screens
Fluid Simulation4 screens

Verdict

The call

EasyMapper Projection Mapping and Fluid Simulation both sit at 1.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of EasyMapper Projection Mapping's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fluid Simulation's. EasyMapper Projection Mapping also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. EasyMapper Projection Mapping sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Fluid Simulation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for EasyMapper Projection Mapping against 1.0 for Fluid Simulation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of EasyMapper Projection Mapping's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fluid Simulation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EasyMapper Projection Mapping ships an update every 4 days, Fluid Simulation every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EasyMapper Projection Mapping versus Fluid Simulation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasyMapper Projection MappingFluid Simulation
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhinav BhardwajAppnics, LLC

Customer experience

EasyMapper Projection Mapping

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fluid Simulation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EasyMapper Projection Mapping

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Discounted Annual Premium$34.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$44.991 Year
5 purchases

Fluid Simulation

Subscriptions3
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Weekly$1.997 Days
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Monthly$1.991 Month
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Lifetime$19.99
  • LIQUIDTOUCH Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is EasyMapper Projection Mapping free?
EasyMapper Projection Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fluid Simulation free?
Fluid Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EasyMapper Projection Mapping or Fluid Simulation?
EasyMapper Projection Mapping and Fluid Simulation are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do EasyMapper Projection Mapping or Fluid Simulation have ads?
Fluid Simulation shows ads; EasyMapper Projection Mapping does not.
Which is updated more often, EasyMapper Projection Mapping or Fluid Simulation?
EasyMapper Projection Mapping ships an update every 4 days, and Fluid Simulation every 3 days. Most recently, EasyMapper Projection Mapping was updated on November 7, 2026 and Fluid Simulation on November 11, 2026.

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