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- 4.77
- 47 ratings
- Last updated
- September 26, 2026
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- 1.6
- Launched
- August 2012
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- Free
- App size
- 15.0 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
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About Golly
Golly is a games app developed by Andrew Trevorrow.
What is the rating of Golly?
Golly is rated 4.77 out of 5 stars, based on 47 ratings.
Is Golly free?
Golly is free. The app size is 15.04 MB. The latest version available is 1.6. The last update was on September 26, 2026.
What are the requirements for Golly?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since August 2012.
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By Andrew Trevorrow, from the App StoreDescription by Andrew Trevorrow Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Key features:
Supports bounded and unbounded universes, with cells of up to 256 states.
Supports multiple algorithms, including Bill Gosper's super fast hashlife algorithm.
Many different types of CA are included: John von Neumann's 29-state CA, Wolfram's 1D rules, WireWorld, Generations, Langton's Loops, Larger than Life, etc.
Reads RLE, macrocell, Life 1.05/1.06, dblife, and MCell files.
Can extract patterns and rules from zip files.
Can download patterns and rules from online archives.
Includes a state-of-the-art pattern collection.
Unlimited undo/redo.
Extensive help, with an integrated Life Lexicon.