# Glow Lamp vs Fluids & Particle Simulation

The clearest difference is ads: Fluids & Particle Simulation at none against Glow Lamp's shown. Fluids & Particle Simulation also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glow Lamp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fluids & Particle Simulation sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fluids & Particle Simulation holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluids & Particle Simulation has 777 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Glow Lamp's written reviews are positive against 90% of Fluids & Particle Simulation's.

Glow Lamp ships an update every 4 months, Fluids & Particle Simulation monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glow Lamp | Fluids & Particle Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-lamp/id967821302/reviews) | **[4.7 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluids-and-particle-simulation/id1532653221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **777** |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Kaufman](https://appshunter.io/developer/967821301) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Glow Lamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glow-lamp/id967821302)

Transform your device into a dynamic mood lamp using a water bottle. Create relaxing ambient light with shifting colors and customizable effects, reminiscent of a modern lava lamp.

**Highlights:** Device-based mood lamp, Uses water bottle for light diffusion, Shifting color circles, Adjustable color speeds, Orbital accent circles, Customizable light effects

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Fluids & Particle Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluids-and-particle-simulation/id1532653221)

Create mesmerizing, psychedelic fluid art with your fingertips. This app offers a calming and creative outlet to reduce stress and channel negative emotions into beautiful, flowing patterns. Enjoy a unique ASMR experience with sound-reactive visuals and customizable parameters.

**Highlights:** Interactive fluid art simulation, Sound-reactive fluids, Dozens of customizable parameters, Autopilot mode, Gyrosensor and haptic feedback integration, Real-time sound synthesis, Video recording and screenshot functionality

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all \| monthly premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Fluids PRO | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Presets (iOS) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Presets (OS X Mac) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $14.99 | one-time |
| Psychedelic magic (OS X Mac) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Psychedelic magic (iOS) | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Mesmerizing visuals
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Customizable color and fluid effects
- 🎶 Enjoyable audio/music integration
- 💡 Innovative and creative app concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Device overheating issues
- 💰 Paid features may be too expensive
- 🔇 Lack of volume/audio control options

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone input not working as expected
- Difficulty resetting or restoring default settings

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync visuals with external audio/music
- More preset options and visual effects
- Improved UI/UX for settings and controls
- Support for casting to external displays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glow Lamp free?

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

### Is Fluids & Particle Simulation free?

Fluids & Particle Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glow Lamp or Fluids & Particle Simulation?

Fluids & Particle Simulation is rated higher. Glow Lamp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Fluids & Particle Simulation averages 4.7 from 777 ratings.

### Do Glow Lamp or Fluids & Particle Simulation have ads?

Glow Lamp shows ads; Fluids & Particle Simulation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Glow Lamp or Fluids & Particle Simulation?

Glow Lamp ships an update every 4 months, and Fluids & Particle Simulation monthly. Most recently, Glow Lamp was updated on October 16, 2026 and Fluids & Particle Simulation on October 23, 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.*