Cymatica: Music Visualizer
Shridhar Gupta Music iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Cymatica: Music Visualizer is a free Music app for iPhone and iPad by Shridhar Gupta. Rated 4.7/5 from 27 ratings. Requires iOS 18.5. Updated June 16, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 27 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 19 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jun 16
- 2026 · v2.5
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About Cymatica: Music Visualizer
Transform sound into stunning visual art. Cymatica is an interactive physics simulation that brings Ernst Chladni's 18th-century discovery to life on your iPhone. Watch as invisible sound waves sculpt thousands of sand particles into mesmerizing geometric patterns, revealing the hidden mathematics that shapes our universe. CREATE & EXPLORE - Draw sand with one finger, erase with two - Adjust pattern complexity with the intuitive XY pad - Switch between square and circular plates - Control pattern modes from 1 to 16 - Up to 100,000 particles flowing in real-time - Shake your device to disturb the sand - Tap the plate to cycle display modes AUDIO MODES - Tone — singing bowl synthesis with frequency dial - Mic — patterns react to your voice or environment - Sounds — 9 procedural ambient instruments that never repeat - Music — play from Apple Music with live waveform visualization - Import — load your own audio or video files (advanced) TONE EFFECTS - Noise — adds grit and organic texture - Reverb — spacious, resonant depth - Decay — longer sustain and release - Detune — shimmering chorus effect GENERATIVE SOUNDSCAPES - Singing bowl, drone, pad, sub bass, piano, rain, shakuhachi, cello, flute - Evolving chord progressions that never repeat - Nordic ambient inspired soundscapes APPLE MUSIC - Search and browse your library - Play any song or playlist - Live waveform and particle visualization from speaker audio VIDEO RECORDING - Record and share videos of your patterns - Optimized for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube - Pro subscribers record without watermark FEEL THE SOUND - Synchronized haptic feedback matching visual patterns - Real-time frequency display - 6 color themes with glow effects ADVANCED MODE - Glow — soft bloom on particles - Streak — motion trails behind particles - Stereo 3D — cross-eye stereoscopic view - Open and closed plate boundaries Whether you're a physicist, musician, meditator, or simply someone who appreciates the elegant patterns underlying reality, Cymatica offers a journey into the profound connection between sound and form. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & reviews
4.7
27 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.5 · Updated June 16, 2026
• Mic and Music modes now start instantly — fixed a brief freeze when switching into them. • Fixed Mic and Music not responding when switched directly from Sounds mode. • Tap play on the mini player to jump straight to the now-playing track. • Stability and polish.
App privacy
The developer, Shridhar Gupta, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Alternatives to Cymatica: Music Visualizer
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cymatica: Music Visualizer | 4.7 / 5 (27 ratings) | Free | June 16, 2026 | |
| Cymatics Lab | 3.7 / 5 (3) | Free | Apr 11, 2026 | Compare |
| CymaScope Cymatics Visualizer | 3.9 / 5 (11) | 12.99 USD | Jul 8, 2026 | Compare |
| SYQEL Cymatics | – | Free | Sep 24, 2026 | Compare |
| Mint Offline Music Player | 4.0 / 5 (1) | 0.99 USD | Dec 18, 2025 | Compare |
| CYMATA Party Music Visualizer | 2.8 / 5 (6) | Free | Sep 26, 2026 | Compare |
| Chladni Screen | 4.6 / 5 (81) | 1.99 USD | Aug 8, 2025 | Compare |