# Finger Sparkles — Draw satisfying particle FX!

> Draw colorful particle effects with finger gestures. (iPhone/iPad app by Dave Levy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-sparkles/id1599183901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dave Levy](https://appshunter.io/developer/660072023)
- Category: Games, Health & Fitness, Casual, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 334 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-sparkles/id1599183901/reviews.md

## What is Finger Sparkles?

Finger Sparkles is a free and simple, ad-free app I made for my daughters. who have reported that it is fun, and satisfying!  Finger Sparkles generates colorful particle effects as you drag your fingers across the screen.   It's fun and mesmerizing for the whole family, allowing you to choose from a number of different particle FX and colors.  (Also our cats sometimes like to touch the screen and play too!) We hope it is fun for you and yours!

## Key features

- Draw particle effects
- Multiple particle FX options
- Customizable colors
- Ad-free experience
- Satisfying visuals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Particle Pack 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack02 - Animals | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Finger Sparkles?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💖 Daughter loves the app
- 🤩 Visually appealing colors and patterns
- 👍 Helps with emotional regulation
- 👍 No annoying pop-ups or ads
- 🎨 Encourages creativity and hand strength
- ✨ Sparkles are a hit
- 😌 Relaxing and satisfying experience
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages (adults and children)
- 💰 No forced purchases
- 💯 Addicting and enjoyable

**Most requested features**

- Transparent background recording effect
- Ability to loop recorded effects into a ring
- Export as GIF animation
- Option to take photos or videos of the effects
- Way to make menu items disappear for recording

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finger-sparkles/id1599183901/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Saved me many times!

*2025-07-12*

My daughter LOVES this app. She’s turning 2 soon and this app truly has helped me when I had no idea what to do to help her. This would quickly grab her attention and help her regulate her emotions. She loves watching all the patterns and colors. Sometimes I can’t help myself to tap as well. 💖

### 5/5 — So fun 🤩 I love the colors and style

*2025-02-16*

So fun 🤩on my 📲

### 5/5 — Hi,Hello, it would be nice to have a transparent background recording effect

*2024-09-26*

Hello, it would be nice to have a transparent background,recording effect, the ability to loop into a ring so that the recorded effect is repeated and exporting Gif animation,Thanks!

### 5/5 — Great, fun app!

*2024-07-29*

I am an adult and love this app! I love all the colors and shapes. 
All the kids in my life love playing with this app.
Thanks for making a such an enjoyable app!

### 5/5 — Autism Drawing

*2024-06-30*

My daughter is 8 years old, she has stage 3 Autism, the most severe she cant talk and im not sure she even understands me. I needed an art app but most have annoying pop ups and ads that my daughter can press and then shes all in my tablet clicking weird stuff. This app doesnt have those things and it helps her focus on one thing instead of getting into stuff and wandering. And since it works with my tablet pen its also giving her hand strength and helping her be creative. She LOVES the sparkles. Thank you.

### 5/5 — So fun!

*2024-05-16*

Even for adults.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2024-01-27*

Awesome

### 5/5 — One of our faves

*2023-11-28*

Me and my 5 year old love this app, it’s great for relaxing or keeping him busy!

### 5/5 — Super fun and satisfying

*2023-10-22*

This game is super fun and there are NO ADS!!!  I love it ❤️❤️❤️

### 5/5 — Fun for all ages

*2023-07-13*

Free has a great number of paint sparkle options. Purchased for 2yo nephew b/c he doesn’t like Finger paints, or anything getting on his hands. This way he can enjoy the colors and creativity w/o the mess. I’ve also had a blast with the colors. Great job on the app!

## Frequently asked questions about Finger Sparkles

### What does Finger Sparkles do?

Finger Sparkles allows you to create colorful and satisfying particle effects by simply dragging your finger across the screen. It generates dynamic visual patterns that are fun and mesmerizing for users of all ages.

### What are the key features of Finger Sparkles?

Key features include the ability to draw particle effects, choose from a variety of different particle FX styles, and select from a range of colors. The app is also ad-free and designed to be simple and satisfying to use.

### Is Finger Sparkles free to download and use?

Yes, Finger Sparkles is a free app. While it is free to download and use, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options.

### What kind of devices is Finger Sparkles compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility details. However, as a mobile application, it is designed to run on smartphones and tablets that support its operating system (likely Android or iOS).

### Who would enjoy using Finger Sparkles?

Finger Sparkles is designed to be fun and satisfying for the whole family, including children. Its simple, visual nature also makes it enjoyable for adults who appreciate mesmerizing effects or a relaxing creative outlet.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2025-09-05

We heard you in the comments!!  Here's what's new, thanks for the suggestions!
+ Animals Expansion Pack!
+ Full Screen!
+ Screenshot!
+ Clear Screen!
+ Random Effects!
+ Save/Update/Delete

### 1.2 — 2023-01-27

General software updates for the latest versions of iOS.

### 1.1 — 2022-01-16

Version 1.1  
- Enabled custom color ladybugs.  (Plus colorful ants and butterflies in expansion pack01).
- Improved colors for dark mode.
- Added animation and click sounds for color and particle button selection.
- Added the ability to Mute click sounds if you want to play Finger Sparkles while listening to your favorite music or podcast.
- Improved the transition when you pass the parental gate.
- Fixed an issue where on first launch a particle was not auto-selected.
- Improved ability to restore products after changing device or deleting app.
- Fixed an issue where two of the greens were being displayed, and added more colors.
- Enabled ability to store background color and particle colors per particle for each session.

### 1.0.1 — 2022-01-08

- Fixed a bug where app was crashing if products were not available.
- Uploaded expansion Pack01 for in-app download approval.
- Added Parental Gate for purchasing, restoring, and rating app.
- Adjusted colors for each particle will hold for each app session.

### 1.0 — 2022-01-04

No release notes.

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