# BEAKER by THIX — experiment with 150 chemicals

> Virtual chemistry lab simulator with 150 chemicals and interactive tools. (iPhone/iPad app by THIX LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-by-thix/id961227503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433373206)
- Category: Education
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 283 App Store ratings · 275 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-by-thix/id961227503/reviews.md

## What is BEAKER by THIX?

Explore 150 chemicals in a virtual lab in the BEAKER app. Add in chemicals, heat it up, and shake your device to start reactions. Pour them out to clean it up. Or team up with your friends to pour chemicals between each other via AirMix™.

Use virtual Match, Lid and Burner to assist your experiment. Or get the extra five tools - Blender, Cooler, Separator, Filter and Meter to do even more complex operations.

Start (tap or hold on chemicals to add)
- CaO + H2O
- K + H2O (fire)
- Na + H2O (fire)
- Al + Br2 (fire)

Ignite (swipe your finger and hold, like striking a match)
- Ignite Mg, C, Al
- Ignite H2 + O2 (explosion)

Heat Up (swipe in from the lower right corner to turn on Burner)
- Boil Water (H2O)
- Heat Fe + HNO3 (color transformation)

Shake (shake to accelerate reactions)
- CuSO4 + H2O + Mg (color transformation)
- AgNO3 + H2O + Cu (precipitation)
- AgNO3 + H2O + NaCl (precipitation)

AirMix* (nearby BEAKERs will pair automatically)
- Pour Na into Cl2 (fire)
- Pour CH3COOH into NaHCO3 + Blue (bubbles)
- Pour NaCl + H2O into AgNO3 + H2O (precipitation)

* AirMix requires an Internet connection and geolocation services. 

If any chemicals or reactions are missing, please contact us at support@thixlab.com. Your suggestions are greatly valuable to us.

Learn More
http://thixlab.com/beaker.html

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Twitter: @thixlab

## Key features

- Virtual lab with 150 chemicals
- Interactive mixing, heating, and shaking
- Real-time chemical reactions
- Multiplayer via AirMix™
- Additional experimental tools
- Simulated ignition and boiling

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Tools | Free | one-time |


## What do users think of BEAKER by THIX?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great for experimenting
- 👍 Realistic reactions
- 💡 Useful for learning chemistry

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Liquids and solids behaving unrealistically
- Crashes when mixing certain chemicals
- AirMix not working as advertised
- UI elements disappearing or malfunctioning

**Most requested features**

- Add more elements and compounds
- Improve accuracy of chemical reactions
- Implement a periodic table view
- Add support for exothermic/endothermic reactions
- Improve AirMix functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 275)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaker-by-thix/id961227503/reviews.md

### 3/5 — AirMix not working

*2026-02-17, version 2.4*

As an amateur chemist, I find the inability to use AirMix highly annoying. It would really benefit me to be able to use AirMix in my experiments. Please fix the app so that it can be used with full functionality.

### 3/5 — Please make a dev tool panel to add chemicals.

*2026-01-29, version 2.4*

Some chemicals have to be created by a long series of reactions, like [Ag(NH3)Cl], and also, please make nitrogen triiodide more stable, because it explodes instantly, unlike reality, where it explodes after being lightly touched. (Devs, I understand that this may be a hard request to fulfill, but can you use the accelerometer on the phone to explode NI3, with about the same amount of force required to split a sample of a compound in this app, rather than an instantaneous explosion?) Also, the ZnS bug needs patching, among other solid state reaction crash glitches.

### 1/5 — App won’t work anymore :(

*2025-01-28, version 2.4*

I can’t open the app anymore. The app is up-to-date and looks like it’s working normally via the App Store. But when I try to open it, a white screen pops up for a quick second and then the app completely closes out. This app is really really cool when it works. I hope the developer can get it fixed soon. Once it’s works again, I will change my review to a five star rating.

### 5/5 — Weird bug

*2025-01-25, version 2.4*

When I place something it immediately flies up to the top of the screen and dissapears

### 2/5 — Missing some basic reactions

*2025-01-11, version 2.4*

Like the tile, H2O2 + MnO2 can’t get O2. For me , I only need the basic reactions in junior or high school experiments. And the reaction data need to be accurate

### 5/5 — Please make a dev tool panel to add chemicals.

*2024-11-08*

Some chemicals have to be created by a long series of reactions, like [Ag(NH3)Cl], and also, please make nitrogen triiodide more stable, because it explodes instantly, unlike reality, where it explodes after being lightly touched. (Devs, I understand that this may be a hard request to fulfill, but can you use the accelerometer on the phone to explode NI3, with about the same amount of force required to split a sample of a compound in this app?)

### 2/5 — Right now please!!!! And you better!!!!

*2024-08-14, version 2.4*

You better make it to where you can air mix with iPad mini 4. if you do then I’ll update it to a five star rating!

### 3/5 — Airmix install button not working

*2024-08-10, version 2.4*

I want to install airmix but when i press the Install button it won't work, please fix this

### 4/5 — 整体还可以，整理了几点问题

*2024-05-12*

首先就是贴图可以增加一些，没必要这么多的药剂都用一个贴图。另外这么多颜色的液体作为水没啥用，说是药品吧又不会参与反应。还有就是各种莫名其妙的bug，比如长时间加热固体就会有水冒出来，关掉列表后会卡死之类的希望能改一下，另外也希望可以增加化学药品和反应式的种类

### 4/5 — 关于烧杯

*2024-02-13*

烧杯这个软件还是比较不错的，里面能模拟许多化学的实验以及现象。但是也有一些问题，比如碳酸杯无法被酸分解生成气体。以及有一些沉淀无法正常生成。还有就是一些小bug。比如氢氧化钠和氢氧化铝会生成无限多的水，然后闪退。这个软件比较适合初中左右的实验，但是因为开发者跑路了，所以有一些像双氧水无法被二氧化锰分解的实验比较可惜。由于这个软件的可能本身的一个问题吧，导致高中的大部分实验乙方程式无法反应。沉淀无法正常生成的现象，所以总而言之这个软件可以作为一个半学习，然后大部分可以是用来娱乐的一个软件。

## Frequently asked questions about BEAKER by THIX

### What is BEAKER by THIX?

BEAKER by THIX is a virtual laboratory application that allows users to explore and experiment with 150 different chemicals. You can mix substances, apply heat, shake your device to observe reactions, and even pour chemicals between devices with friends using AirMix™.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a vast selection of 150 chemicals, interactive controls for mixing, heating, and shaking to initiate reactions, and a multiplayer mode called AirMix™ for collaborative experiments. The app also offers additional tools like a Blender, Cooler, and Separator for more complex operations.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, it offers additional tools and functionalities through in-app purchases, allowing for more advanced experimentation.

### What kind of experiments can I do?

You can perform a wide range of experiments, such as combining chemicals like CaO and H2O, observing reactions like K + H2O (fire) and Na + H2O (fire), igniting substances like Mg and C, and heating water to boil. The app simulates various chemical transformations and reactions based on real-world chemistry.

### How does AirMix™ work?

AirMix™ allows you to team up with friends for shared experiments. Nearby BEAKER applications will automatically pair, enabling you to pour chemicals between each other's virtual labs. This feature requires an internet connection and geolocation services to function.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2021-01-03

- all tools are now free to install
- fixed minor bugs
- new App icon!

### 2.3 — 2018-08-03

- Good news: now buying any one of the 5 tools will unlock all other tools for free!
   (For those who have previously purchased, you will get all tools unlocked free of cost)
- Adds Haptic effect
- Minor bug fixes.

### 2.2.1 — 2018-01-10

- iPhone X Support (to enable purchased tools, tap their icons in the tools menu)
- Minor issue fixes

### 2.2 — 2018-01-08

- iPhone X Support (to enable purchased tools, tap their icons in the tools menu)
- Minor issue fixes

### 2.1.1 — 2017-10-17

- Improve the connection and stability of AirMix

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