Conway's Game of Life - Cellular Automaton App for iPhone & iPad
Game of Life
Conway's Cellular Automaton for iPhone
Draw cells on the grid, press play, and watch simple rules create complex, fascinating patterns that evolve right before your eyes.
iPhone iOS 17+ Privacy First
Get Started
Two Ways to Play
Draw Mode
Tap and drag on the grid to place living cells exactly where you want them. Design your own starting patterns with precision.
Random Mode
Hit Random to fill the grid with a chaotic starting state and watch surprising structures emerge from the noise.
What You Get
Features
- Adjustable SpeedControl the simulation speed from slow and deliberate to fast and chaotic.
- Step-by-StepAdvance one generation at a time to study exactly how each cell lives, dies, or is born.
- Video RecordingRecord your simulations and share them with friends or on social media.
- Custom Cell ColorsChoose from 8 vibrant colors to personalize your grid. Your selection is saved between sessions.
- No Ads. Ever.A clean, focused experience with no interruptions.
How It Works
The Rules
Four simple rules govern all the complexity:
Underpopulation
Fewer than 2 neighbors: cell dies
Survival
2 or 3 neighbors: cell lives on
Overpopulation
More than 3 neighbors: cell dies
Reproduction
Exactly 3 neighbors: cell is born
Explore
Classic Patterns to Discover
- GlidersSmall patterns that travel diagonally across the grid, seemingly alive.
- OscillatorsBlinkers, toads, and beacons that cycle between states endlessly.
- Still LifesStable patterns that remain unchanged generation after generation.
- ChaosRandom starting states that evolve into unpredictable, mesmerizing complexity.
Who It's For
Perfect For
- Math & Science EnthusiastsExplore the foundations of cellular automata and emergent behavior.
- StudentsLearn about computation, mathematical patterns, and complex systems.
- RelaxationWatch mesmerizing patterns unfold for a calming, meditative experience.
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Simple rules. Infinite possibilities.