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Powder Toy vs Ball
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Powder Toy
8.0Physics sandbox game
Ball
7.0Utility that adds a ball to your dock
| Metric | Powder Toy | Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 4 |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 12 |
| 365-day Installs | 91 | 60 |
| Version | 99.5.394 | 1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.1K | 1.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 833 | 37 |
| Open Issues | 55 | 17 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 21, 2014 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Reviews
Powder Toy
The Powder Toy is a unique physics sandbox game that simulates particle interactions, including air pressure, velocity, and heat. As an open-source project, it offers educational and creative opportunities for hobbyists and educators. Its ability to simulate complex physics makes it a valuable tool for those interested in physics and programming.
Simulates physics through particle interactions, allowing users to experiment with various setups.
Pros
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Realistic physics simulation
- + Cross-platform compatibility
- + Educational value
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low recent installs
Ball
Ball adds a playful ball to your macOS dock, offering customization options for color and bounce. Ideal for users seeking a fun and interactive utility.
Ball adds a customizable bouncing ball to your macOS dock.
Pros
- + Adds a fun, interactive element to the dock
- + Customizable with color and bounce settings
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Issues with multiple screen setups