Needs a bit of work, but definitely worth a buck
There are a lot of angry reviews for this app.I’ve been using fractal programs for 30 years, so here’s my more in depth review. There is some disappointment here, but there’s a lot of good as well. The biggest issues are that the palette control is extremely limited and the three finger “translation” drag that you use to frame the Mandelbulb scene often glitches out of control, either causing the scene to lurch off camera or worse, activating the Mandelbulb power slide which alters what you’re framing. In addition, crashing from deep zooming is frequent. The lack of palette control could be rectified with a randomizer. As it is now, the palette control is limited by the reflected environment. I wouldn’t call these images beautiful, but they are fascinating. It’s wonderful how I can double tap and drag the Mandelbulb power in real-time. Rotating the Mandelbulb in real-time is also delightful. I love the anaglyph 3D support in real-time and in HD renders (although it’s depth of field tends to be shallow). Better control over framing and palette is necessary to create the awe-inspiring fractal imagery we have come to expect from Mandelbrot generators, however. This app is more of a mathematical curiosity. It’s still worth 99¢. I have no regrets.
