# Game of Life (xs)

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id997719497](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id997719497)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id997719497`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vojtech Stursa
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-03
- **First published:** 2015-06-06
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/game-of-life-xs/id997719497)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://life.stursa.net/privacy.html](https://life.stursa.net/privacy.html)

## Description

Gpu accelerated version of Game of Life made by John Conway. Customizable rule set, many patterns to explore, AirPlay, cell aging mode, color palettes and even some fractals!

## Rankings

- #221,452 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the app for deep customization and a strong, engaging implementation of Conway's Life. The most recurring drawback is intrusive ads that interrupt play across multiple reviews. A few users also mention UI hints for resetting designs and other feature requests, but ads are the dominant concern while the core gameplay and customization receive frequent compliments.

### Pros

- Extensive customization and control over birth/sustain rules and aging, enabling complex pattern evolution
- Highly engaging and well-regarded implementation of Conway's Life with many options

### Cons

- Intrusive, fullscreen ads that frequently disrupt gameplay and degrade the experience

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