# Alchemist Rose • for iPhone

> Interactive animated mandala visualizer with AirPlay and video-out capabilities. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Buchanan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemist-rose-for-iphone/id417566446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark Buchanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/407718865)
- Category: Entertainment, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemist-rose-for-iphone/id417566446/reviews.md

## What is Alchemist Rose?

Five-Stars! ***** "This App is absolutely amazing... Visually stunning. It makes me tingle all over when I use it. Breathtaking!"
Five-Stars! ***** "Insane interactivity"
Five-Stars! ***** "I have most of the particles apps on my iPhone and this one ranks at the top."

*** AirPlay Screen Mirroring works fantastic !!! ***
* Wirelessly stream iPhone screen to your Apple TV. Watch on your Big Screen TV ! *

Alchemist Rose looks gorgeous optimized for the high resolution Retina Display on your iPhone 4.
This small screen version of Alchemist Rose has all the capabilities of the original five star rated grand-daddy version on the iPad. (*note: does not include all the new 2.0 features found on the current iPad version.)

Best of all, plug your iPhone 4 into a Big Screen TV or Video Projector and you'll get the 
full iPad high resolution video output… straight from your iPhone.

Also compatible with iPod Touch 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3 !!

Beautiful, Magical, Colorful, Delightful... • • • ...put on some Music ...pick up your iPhone... and DANCE ! 
Alchemist Rose creates animated Interactive colorful Mandalas that Groove and Pulsate to your every move !!
Video-Out supported. Plug into your Big-Screen TV or Video Projector and perform for your friends !!!  All Video-Out cables supported (VGA is Best). 
Great for Parties !
Perfect for VJ-ing.

"Ambient Gallery" mode: Worthy of any Art Gallery or Executive's Desk… 
[ Switch to "Variable Speed" in the iPhone settings, to enable the "Ambient Gallery" mode. ]
…for a Subtle progression of Color and Motion, place The Alchemist Rose upright in your iPhone dock… 
…let the unfolding rose relax your mind and carry you to another dimension. 

Controls:
• Color Palette change : Touch Screen
• Clear Screen : Double-Click
• 10 Finger MultiTouch
• Spin Adjust : Tilt Left & Right
• Gravity Tilt affects Touches after release
• Bounce your iPhone up and down to Visualize the Beat
• Video-Out Aspect Ratio in Settings : 16x9 widescreen & 4x3 standard - both supported
• Variable Speed : Tilt Up & Down. Up for Slow and Down for Fast. [Turn on in iPhone Settings ] 

Settings: ( AlchemistRose Settings are in the iPhone Settings app )
• Video Out - Plug into a Video Projector or HDTV for the Big Screen AR Experience. All Aspect Ratios are supported: 4x3 standard; 16x10 wide Computer Monitor; 16x9 wide HDTV.
• Vertical Video-Out - An External Monitor placed in Vertical Portrait orientation is now supported. A 16x9 vertical external monitor is Especially Beautiful.
• Keep Display On - Disables the Auto-Lock feature on your iPhone, which automatically turns off the display after a certain amount of time.* ( *Note: Remember the longer the iPhone Display is on, the more Battery is used. )
• Touch for New Color: Every Touch will change to a new Color Palette.
• Speed -  "Always Fast" is the full-on pedal-to-the-metal experience all the time. At 60Hz it can be quite intense. - "Variable Control" gives you a more relaxed, subtle and controllable experience. Slow down the pace by Tilting the iPhone. Upright in Portrait mode is Slowest. iPhone Flat on it's Back Fastest. Tilt anywhere in-between for just the perfect speed for you!

Alchemist Rose is designed to be Intuitive and Exploratory.

For the Ultimate… Pick up the iPhone… Dance… Tilt… Sway… Touch… Twist… Bounce… 
The Colorful Mandala becomes the Music! ...Visualized through your movements… 
 … when you find that moment… it's an experience like no other! :^)

Alchemist Rose is an ongoing project, drawing on 25 years of visual music making experience. 
Get in early and enjoy the ride.

Tell your Friends :^)

Love to hear from you !
Email us at: alchemistrose [at] opticalalchemy [dot] com

## Key features

- Interactive animated mandalas
- AirPlay screen mirroring
- Video-out to TV/projector
- Multi-touch controls
- Tilt and gravity effects
- Ambient Gallery mode
- Adjustable speed and color palettes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alchemist-rose-for-iphone/id417566446/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Wow

*2021-09-14, version 1.6*

I love this app i put on some psyabient music and place it in the cradle snd go for a drive ! Its amazing how the turns and starts and stopps change the art. Wish there was something like this fir the android and my PC. So friggin cool. Give it a 5 star if i could record and save. Also I can’t get it to play on my projector or stream to the tv?  Why is that?  I love this app but it’s not cooperating

### 1/5 — No

*2020-07-12, version 1.6*

As bad as most in the store.

### 5/5 — Beautiful & Calming

*2019-10-09, version 1.6*

This app is absolutely mesmerizing!

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2019-07-03, version 1.6*

for a dreamlike meditative intuitive goof-off so relaxed and yet thrilling. What music might look like.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2019-02-13, version 1.6*

Incredible, dreamlike visuals. The more you handle it, the more intriguing it is. The mezmerizing images are an assault on the eyes. So relaxing.

### 3/5 — A good art but..

*2018-10-09, version 1.6*

Not enough settings and you can’t pause it

### 3/5 — Needs controls & update for much value

*2018-10-08, version 1.6*

It was free today so tried it. Fun idea but it’s more like beta than final. Controls are crude and lack filters. But great idea if refined.

### 5/5 — Oh yeah

*2018-10-08, version 1.6*

Great way to pass the time. If only I would have had this back in my 20s when I dabbled a little with LSD. Imagine being on a acid trip looking at those beautiful colors twirling around.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2015-11-07, version 1.6*

Finally updated for 64-bit compatibility.
A wonderful app, loved by adults and children. Calms my ADD nephew like nothing else. Fascinates my granddaughters (5 & 1).
The iPhone 6s' pressure sensitivity offers new control possibilities. It'll be interesting to see what Mark does with that.
Family sharing between iPhone and iPad does not appear to work.

### 5/5 — Enjoyable

*2013-12-22, version 1.5*

Very pretty visuals. I searched and got to this app by searching "sacred geometry". I just found out that it will play on your HDTV if u have the proper stuff, so that is a plus. I feel it should be one price for iPhone and iPad but I paid for them separately cuz I liked it so much. The app plays like the pictures except everything is always panning in and out and morphing from various n vivid color to colors

## Frequently asked questions about Alchemist Rose

### What does Alchemist Rose do?

Alchemist Rose creates beautiful, animated, and interactive mandalas that respond to your touch and device movements. It offers a visually stunning experience that can be enjoyed on your iPhone or streamed to a larger screen.

### What are the key features of Alchemist Rose?

Key features include interactive mandalas, AirPlay screen mirroring to Apple TV, video-out capabilities to TVs and projectors, multi-touch controls, tilt and gravity effects, an ambient gallery mode for subtle visuals, and adjustable speed and color palettes.

### How much does Alchemist Rose cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or a subscription model, indicating a one-time purchase.

### What devices is Alchemist Rose compatible with?

The app is compatible with iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod Touch 3. It is optimized for Retina Display and supports video-out on these devices.

### How can I use Alchemist Rose for parties or VJing?

You can plug your iPhone into a big-screen TV or video projector using supported video-out cables. This allows you to display the animated mandalas for your friends or use it for VJ-ing purposes, creating a dynamic visual backdrop.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2015-11-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Full Screen on iPhone Display (no more Black Bars)
• Improved Resolution on External Airplay Screen
• Bug Fixes (including: Fixed Crash on 64bit devices)

### 1.5 — 2012-01-20

• Video Out Improvements.
• Improved Alchemist Rose Preferences in the iOS Settings App.

### 1.4 — 2011-11-17

3GS iPhone Compatible.
3rd Gen iPod Touch too !

### 1.3 — 2011-10-20

iOS 5 Compatible.

### 1.2 — 2011-02-03

No release notes.

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