# Coaster Physics

> Interactive roller coaster simulator for exploring physics principles. (iPhone/iPad app by Ziconic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coaster-physics/id393340142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ziconic](https://appshunter.io/developer/301561744)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.05/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coaster-physics/id393340142/reviews.md

## What is Coaster Physics?

Used by educators everywhere to bring motion Physics to life in the classroom, Coaster Physics is now optimized for iOS 8 and for the latest iPhones and iPads.

What are the laws of Physics governing the motion of a roller coaster? How are speed and acceleration related? How does the g-force change at different points along the track?

Design and ride your very own realistic roller coaster, and see how quantities like speed, acceleration, energy and g-force change as you ride along the track.

FEATURES

• Contains both the iPhone and iPad versions of the app.

• The amazingly powerful track editor lets you create and ride just about any roller coaster track you can dream of. You can never have too many zero-g rolls!

• Easily share tracks via email, iMessage or AirDrop (on supported devices) to simplify collaboration between students and educators.

• Ride your roller coasters in eye-popping 3D using any pair of old school comic book 3D glasses. 

NOTE TO PARENTS AND EDUCATORS

Coaster Physics was developed with the help of educators to ensure its suitability for classroom use. It contains no user-generated content and does not require an Internet connection.

## Key features

- Realistic roller coaster design and simulation
- Explore speed, acceleration, and g-force
- Powerful track editor
- Share tracks via email, iMessage, or AirDrop
- 3D ride experience
- Classroom-ready, no internet required

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coaster-physics/id393340142/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible!

*2016-09-02, version 2.1*

Get Air Coaster. It's not a waste of money, and it's a ton better.

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2015-10-25, version 2.1*

I wanna refund 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎NOW

### 5/5 — Great app

*2015-10-08, version 2.1*

Make sure to also download Aircoaster!

### 5/5 — Wonderful app!

*2015-08-21, version 2.1*

I've had this app for a long time now and I can honestly say it's one of the best coaster building apps out there. Of course it will take some time to get used to controls, but after a while it becomes WAY easier.

### 2/5 — Waste of money

*2015-06-20, version 2.1*

This app looks fun but is really hard to control when building the coaster the app also is very sensitive and glitchy I do not recommend this app to anyone

### 4/5 — Really fun

*2015-04-06, version 2.1*

This game is really fun reminds me as if I am riding it I would recommend getting the game

### 3/5 — Hard gameplay

*2014-12-07, version 2.1*

Never have I seen such a difficult game to play. It is incredibly hard to move your point of view while building a roller coaster.

### 5/5 — best game

*2014-12-04, version 1.0.1*

it has amazing graphics and is totally worth it! you can make whatever you want no matter how impossible it seems.

### 5/5 — Really  awesome!

*2014-09-13, version 2.0*

Its so fun, yet educational. Since I'm still in school, I successfully learned about kinetic energy and potential energy thanks to this game. Only one problem: the screen on the editing is very hard to control. Other than that, this game was the best 2$ game I've eve played!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2014-09-07, version 2.0*

Out of all of my 30 games this is so far my favorite one. There's no lag and just so easy to build things! This is probably the best roller coaster app on the App Store.

## Frequently asked questions about Coaster Physics

### What physics concepts can I explore with Coaster Physics?

Coaster Physics allows you to explore fundamental physics concepts such as speed, acceleration, energy, and g-force. You can observe how these quantities change as you design and ride your own roller coasters.

### Is Coaster Physics suitable for classroom use?

Yes, Coaster Physics was developed with educators to ensure its suitability for classroom use. It contains no user-generated content and does not require an internet connection, making it a safe and accessible educational tool.

### How much does Coaster Physics cost?

Coaster Physics is a paid application, available for $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to both the iPhone and iPad versions of the app.

### What devices is Coaster Physics compatible with?

Coaster Physics is optimized for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is also supported on Apple Watch.

### Can I share my roller coaster designs with others?

Yes, you can easily share your roller coaster tracks via email, iMessage, or AirDrop on supported devices. This feature simplifies collaboration between students and educators.

### Does Coaster Physics offer a 3D viewing experience?

Yes, you can ride your roller coasters in eye-popping 3D using any pair of old school comic book 3D glasses. This provides an immersive way to experience your creations.

### How often is Coaster Physics updated?

The latest version of Coaster Physics is 2.1, which was last updated on October 16, 2014. While the app is optimized for newer iOS versions, its last major update was in 2014.

### What is the age rating for Coaster Physics?

Coaster Physics has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children. Its educational focus and lack of user-generated content contribute to its child-friendly nature.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.1 — 2014-10-16

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

Optimized for the iPhone 6 and 6+ running iOS 8.

Fixed the bug on iPads running iOS 8 where the track editor would become unresponsive after selecting a track to edit.

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## More apps by Ziconic

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