Comparison

RayLab vs KaleidoTile

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

Head to head
About

RayLab

Design and simulate optical systems with this powerful tool. Explore 2D and 3D models, perform advanced ray tracing, and analyze optical performance. Ideal for learning or professional design.

Highlights
  • 2D/3D optical modeling
  • Geometric ray tracing
  • Sequential and non-sequential analysis
  • Advanced optical elements
  • Polarization ray tracing
  • Design optimization
  • Glass catalogs
Features
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RayLab is an application for design and simulation of optics. It can be used either as a learning tool or for the design of real optical systems. Basic version includes: • Ability to model 2D lenses and mirrors • Full control over placement and shape of optical components • Full control over aspheric surface shape parameters • Full geometric ray tracing • Sequential and Non Sequential analysis • Front Focal Length, Back Focal Length, Principle Surface calculations • Sample Models Upgrade to RayLab Pro enables: • 3D Modeling • Advanced Optical Elements such as Lens Arrays, Diffraction Gratings, Prisms, Fresnel Lenses, etc. • Polarization Ray Tracing * Ray Splitting / Beam Splitter modeling • Multi-Configuration Manager and animation functionality • Ability to perform optimizations of design parameters • Ray Transfer Matrix calculation • Various commercial glass catalogs • Zemax Importer • Multiple Analysis Windows: -- Fan Ray Diagram. -- Wavefront Error Plot. -- Grid Distortion Plot. -- Spot Diagram. -- Chromatic Aberration. -- Gaussian Spot Size. -- Polarization Analyzer. Upgrade is available with in-app purchases of various modules OR as a full featured subscription. • The subscription offers a 7 day free trial period. Subscription begins immediately but payment will only be charged to iTunes Account at the end of the trial period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same monthly price as the original subscription. • You may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited if the subscription is cancelled. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.raymak.com/wp/privacy-policy

About

KaleidoTile

Create dynamic, colorful art by exploring and morphing polyhedra and tilings. Decorate your creations with personal photos or camera images. Discover the relationships between different geometric shapes and their symmetries.

Highlights
  • Explore polyhedra and tilings
  • Create kinematic art
  • Decorate with personal photos
  • Morph between shapes
  • Guide to Tilings and Symmetry
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Explore polyhedra and tilings while creating colorful kinematic art. Polyhedron mode lets you create traditional polyhedra, while Tiling mode smooths your polyhedra into tilings of the sphere, Euclidean plane or hyperbolic plane. Decorate your work with images from your photo library, fresh images from the camera, or colors. Within each symmetry group, any polyhedron or tiling morphs to any other; for example, you may morph a dodecahedron to an icosahedron, confirming that they share the same symmetries. KaleidoTile comes with a guide to Tilings and Symmetry.

Screenshots

RayLab4 screens
KaleidoTile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RayLab at 4.7 against KaleidoTile's 4.1. RayLab also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 7). KaleidoTile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. RayLab sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KaleidoTile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RayLab holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RayLab has 67 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of RayLab's written reviews are positive against 67% of KaleidoTile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RayLab ships an update every 6 weeks, KaleidoTile every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RayLab versus KaleidoTile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRayLabKaleidoTile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67 ratings) — better4.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamyar GhandiJeff Weeks

Customer experience

RayLab

All ratings63 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.4%

KaleidoTile

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RayLab

Subscriptions1
  • RayLab Pro Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • RayLab Pro UpgradeFree
  • Schott Glass Catalog$0.99
  • Custom Glass Editor$0.99
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  • Advanced Optical Elements$1.99
  • Source and Lens Arrays$1.99
  • Solver/Optimizer Module$3.99
  • 3D Modeling$4.99
  • RayLab Pro 2$19.99
  • RayLab Pro Bundle$19.99
None

KaleidoTile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RayLab free?
RayLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KaleidoTile free?
KaleidoTile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RayLab or KaleidoTile?
RayLab is rated higher. RayLab averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while KaleidoTile averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do RayLab or KaleidoTile have ads?
RayLab shows ads; KaleidoTile does not.
Which is updated more often, RayLab or KaleidoTile?
RayLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and KaleidoTile every 7 months. Most recently, RayLab was updated on October 20, 2026 and KaleidoTile on October 12, 2026.

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