Life Under the Lens

Conway's Game of Life transformed into a living microscope slide. AAA-quality GPU rendering. Free, no ads, no tracking.

Download on the App Store Requires iOS 26 ยท iPhone & iPad
Vivarium app screenshot showing organic green cells under microscope-style rendering

Built Different

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Per-Pixel Metaballs

Every screen pixel computes its own density field. No upscaled textures, no blocky grids โ€” resolution-independent organic shapes on any device.

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3D Lighting

Dual specular highlights, Fresnel rim glow, subsurface scattering. Cells look like real organisms under a fluorescence microscope.

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Metal Compute

Simulation and rendering run entirely on the GPU via Apple Metal. 60fps even on large 512ร—512 grids. No compromises.

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Draw & Explore

Draw cells with your finger, place classic patterns, zoom into the cellular world. Smart draw/erase detects your intent.

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Six Themes

From bioluminescent green to deep ocean blue, ember red to aurora purple. Each theme transforms the entire visual experience.

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Zero Tracking

No analytics, no ads, no data collection. The app makes zero network requests. Your device, your simulation, your privacy.

Six Visual Worlds

Each theme completely transforms the microscope aesthetic.

Vivarium
Deep Ocean
Ember
Aurora
Neon Pulse
Monochrome