# Doctor Who: Sonic Screwdriver — user reviews > 206 indexed App Store user reviews of Doctor Who by Useless Creations Pty Ltd, rated 4.80/5 from 54 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctor-who-sonic-screwdriver/id722364342/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctor-who-sonic-screwdriver/id722364342.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 48 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of Doctor Who? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎉 Fun app - 🔊 Great sound effects - 🔍 Detailed sonic screwdriver models - 🤖 Captures the essence of Doctor Who - 🔦 Useful as a flashlight **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and stability issues - 🔋 Drains battery quickly - 🔍 Limited functionality beyond visuals - 🔍 Missing some sonic screwdriver models **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on startup - Issues with camera integration and transparent mode - Sound effects not working for some users **Most requested features** - Add more sonic screwdriver models (e.g. 8th Doctor, Master's laser screwdriver, sonic lipstick, sonic pen) - Ability to customize or create your own sonic screwdriver - Integration with smart home devices or other practical functionality - More advanced features like a sonic screwdriver 'game' or mini-challenges ## Newest reviews (18 of 206) ### 4/5 — Fun app *2023-12-10, version 13.0* Fun app, would be good to have the sonics in hq render with all the screen level details. ### 3/5 — Needs more options *2019-03-01, version 2.6* Wish this had the 13th Doctor Sonic, Sonic Lipstick, Sonic Pen. Feels like it’s due an update. ### 5/5 — Fab App *2019-01-02, version 2.6* Please please please upgrade app to include The 13th Doctors sonic screwdriver. We need some Sheffield steel. Brilliant app, love choosing different doctors sonics ### 5/5 — Sonic app is the best *2018-11-27, version 2.6* When I looked into the App Store and found this I new I needed the whole thing and it didn't disappoint I love this almost every sonic is here and that I feel is enough I do have some issues one is the 9/10th Doctor sonic I feel doesn't have the right sound I feel it is too high pitched and the helix is supposed to be yellow not red and blue and I'm somewhat disappointed that the 8th doctor sonic doesn't extend like in the movie apart from that I love it and if the creators are going to update this I wish they add other sonics like the sonic pen or the 6th doctor sonic lance or even missy's sonic umbrella or the sonic Cain but now I'm just rambling it's worth every cent if you get the full app ### 5/5 — 13 th doctors *2018-10-16, version 2.6* When will the 13th doctor's be ready? ### 5/5 — FIX THE APP AND ADD THE NEW *2018-10-11, version 2.6* I am a big fan of this app I love using this as a flashlight with my favorite sonic screwdriver but I can only use it in the space screen because when I try to use it for the other feature the screen is just blank white with a screwdriver also since the new season of the brand new doctor Jodie Whittaker please add the new sonic screwdriver ### 4/5 — A fun app but!... *2018-09-14, version 2.6* I enjoy this app as the Sonics are very identical to the ones on the show and the sounds of them are fantastic, but I feel like the app needs another update, maybe with the 13th Doctor’s sonic and Sarah Jane’s sonic lipstick?!! ### 5/5 — Amazing! Just one thing *2018-05-19, version 2.6* Amazing! Great app love it graphics are really nice! Totally with the two dollars! Just one thing you should be able to build you own sonic screwdriver for premium members! Sure some designs might not work but that still would be cool! Please add this to it though! And also the eleventh doctor’s sonic in one episode turned red when pushed all the way up could you please add that two? ### 5/5 — Absolutely useless MUST HAVE APP!!! *2017-12-24, version 2.6* The best fun for 1.99! I can’t stop playing with it. ### 5/5 — The closest thing you'll get to sonic screwdriversS *2017-11-12, version 2.6* Rivers , the masters , all incarnations of the doc , even the cool rock and roll glasses worn by cappaldi in his first run thru as doctor who makes all the noises and acts as your camera thru the app AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!! Except mine is crashing now every time I open it and no support help replays what's wrong doctor no house calls ?? ### 5/5 — Love the Sonic Screwdriver *2017-09-17, version 2.6* Sure, it doesn't really work but "Who" cares anyway? It is very cool and I am glad I have it! 🔑 ### 5/5 — Please read!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 *2017-09-14, version 2.6* Its worth it and y would like it even more if there was a battle mode.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 ### 5/5 — Simple but fun *2017-07-23, version 2.6* A lovely little app for any Whovian. A fun way to kill five minutes here and there, and always interesting to see who pricks up their ears in your immediate vicinity when you are playing with it. ### 5/5 — Sonic *2017-07-22, version 2.6* Absolutely complete waste of time and utterly pointless! Just like the Doctor. I love this app! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2017-06-22, version 2.6* I love this app. It has a huge collection of sonic screwdrivers ### 5/5 — What a fun Useless Creation! *2017-06-20, version 2.6* I'm very impressed with this app. They continue to update and add content to keep it current. The new 12th Doctor's Sonic is gorgeous! I’m still hoping that the 8th Doctor’s sonic from the “Night of the Doctor” prequel will find it’s way to the app sometime soon. I know it’s a minor variation of the 4th Doctor’s but I can wish. ------ It's one year later and they did it! They added the 8th Doctor's screwdriver. This is one cool company! They understand fun and the Whovian in all of us. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Awesome game *2017-05-18, version 2.5* I love it‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — Is Da best *2017-01-25, version 2.5* 3-D model of sonic screwdriver, QR code reader, and flashlight all in one app. Totally worth it. 👌🏻 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — New sonic suggestions *2024-08-31, version 13.0* Hey i have a suggestion you could add to this app with new features. You should add the sonic lipstick from the sarah jane adventures and Romana’s sonic from city of death and also the new 14th and 15th doctors sonic please ### 1/5 — What the hell? *2018-12-29, version 2.6* I got this thinking it was better to than the free version, but it’s the exact same thing with no 13th Doctor’s sonic. What a rip off! Most of the good reviews look fake. Save your money, and don’t think these people will respond to your posts, because they won’t. If there was any justice, apple should drop this app. ### 1/5 — Great app but... *2016-01-08, version 2.5* Crashes after ten seconds! ### 1/5 — Constantly crashes, needs sorting *2015-09-27, version 2.0.3* Used to be a fun five star app, but now it just keeps crashing, everytime I open it, it just closes straightaway, hence the one star ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2014-12-11, version 1.4* Don't see the point of this app. It's novelty value lasts about three seconds, and then comes the feeling of being ripped off. ### 1/5 — Why? *2014-10-12, version 1.3* For some reason the screwdrivers with lights have a white box around the glow ### 1/5 — Do not buy *2014-08-21, version 1.1* Took my money but won't download! ### 1/5 — Poor *2014-01-18, version 1.1* Crashes. Not all sonic screwdrivers, not even all of the The Doctor's. Waste of money. ### 1/5 — DONT GET!!!!!!!!!!! *2013-11-10, version 1.0* This game is horrible. It's just a sonic screwdriver floating around in space. DO NOT GET. ### 2/5 — New update *2014-10-16, version 1.3* New update has made effects rubbish :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 非常有趣！ *2023-11-05, version 13.0* I am a whofan from China. I accidentally experienced this software. It's so interesting to use gravity sensing to control the sound wave frequency. ### 5/5 — This is absolutely fantastic!! *2021-01-10, version 13.0* I’ve had this app from the start, and I love how improvements and additions are constantly added. I can’t wait for improvements and additions to the companion TARDIS app too!! ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2020-10-10, version 13.0* I really enjoy using this app, as I have some of the sonic screwdriver’s on it, but I would like to see Sarah Jane’s Sonic Lipstick, Captain Jack’s Vortex Manipulator and Miss Foster’s Sonic Pen added to the app at some point. ### 5/5 — Sonic *2020-04-05, version 13.0* Love it! A really fun app. ### 5/5 — we love this *2020-03-29, version 13.0* my little nephew loves switching between screwdrivers and playing with this app! ### 5/5 — Best fun sonic ever! *2020-03-28, version 13.0* A fantastic little app. Utterly pointless but would not be without it! ### 5/5 — Feature suggestion *2020-02-23, version 13.0* This is great fun, but even more fun would be the ability for the sonic to send messages to home automation systems or Raspberry Pi projects! ### 5/5 — If you like it put a long scarf on it !!!!! *2020-01-27, version 13.0* As a whovian myself this app is a brilliant way to remember previous episodes with all these screwdrivers I’m having enormous fun with this app and love the catchphrases of all the doctors in the tutorial.I would recommend it to anyone whovian or not. Alons-y!!!! ### 5/5 — Great But... *2019-11-04, version 2.6* Where is the 13th sonic screwdriver and a customize your one screwdriver? ### 5/5 — Bow ties are cool *2019-07-20, version 2.6* I freakin love this app --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-24.*