# Fluid

> Interactive liquid simulation app for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Fabien Sanglard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid/id312575632 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fabien Sanglard](https://appshunter.io/developer/312575635)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.81/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 35 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid/id312575632/reviews.md

## What is Fluid?

"Fluid" turns your iPhone/iTouch screen into a liquid surface.

Totally interactive with your fingers, it will keep the kids busy for a while.

UPDATE:
Fluid 2 is out ! Check it out here: 

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=317959717&mt=8

## Key features

- Liquid surface simulation
- Interactive touch response
- Engaging for children
- Dynamic visual effects

## What do users think of Fluid?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😌 Highly relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Realistic water physics and graphics
- 🆓 Free app with no cost barrier
- 📸 Customizable backgrounds from photo library
- 🎵 Soothing ambient music included
- ✋ Responsive touch interaction
- 🔄 Regular updates and iOS compatibility
- 👶 Great for entertaining children
- 🎭 Nostalgic appeal for long-time users
- 💎 Simple yet elegant design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🎵 Limited music selection (single track)
- 📸 Background image display issues
- 🔧 Inconsistent touch responsiveness in certain screen areas
- ⚙️ Difficult menu access (requires 4-5 fingers)
- 🌊 Water physics sometimes unrealistic
- 🔇 No water sound effects
- 📱 Performance degradation over time
- 🎮 Limited interactive features
- ⏱️ Music doesn't loop or repeat properly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Right side of screen unresponsive to touch input
- Water ripples don't propagate to entire screen
- Background images turn black or fail to load
- Checkerboard grid artifact visible under finger
- Strange green coloration in ripples
- Water disappears from certain screen areas
- App freezes when music ends
- Photo library import fails or shows blank
- Water becomes cloudy or murky after updates
- Water continuously moves without user input
- Texture splice visible at bottom of screen
- Settings menu difficult to access without accidental triggering

**Most requested features**

- Water sound effects and audio feedback
- Multiple music tracks or custom music support
- Accelerometer/motion control support
- Multi-touch support for simultaneous finger interactions
- Ability to throw coins or rocks into water
- Fish or other animated elements in water
- Easier menu access method
- Ability to shake device for water movement
- Different water viscosity/density options
- Zoom functionality
- Bubbles and ripple effects
- Rain or weather effects
- Clock display option
- Adjustable water sensitivity settings
- Pre-installed background variety

## Recent user reviews (10 of 124)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid/id312575632/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Massively underrated

*2020-12-28*

So calming and relaxing. I love it. Thanks for updating for new iOS versions too as I thought this app would’ve got discontinued

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2020-01-02*

So relaxing, helps ease anxiety. Could do with a few fish swimming around and some bubbles and ripples too. Love the fluidity of the water as you touch the screen with out getting your hands wet.

### 5/5 — Nostalgic

*2019-12-19, version 1.85*

My friend had this on his iPod Touch like a decade ago and this app always stuck with me.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2019-12-11*

This app works very well and I only had it for about 10 minutes and yet it works really well and looks realistic.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2019-07-12*

Very peaceful game but it would be good if you could know and change the music

### 5/5 — Music

*2019-05-15*

I’ve always liked this app but can someone please advise what the background music is?? It’s so lovely but I can’t find out what it is! 😩

### 3/5 — So,so,😐

*2017-11-11, version 1.85*

Really interesting but maybe a little more stuff to do?I mean I'm not saying it to be mean! 🙁 l just LIKE it.😶by the way...they didn't spell "background" wrong! So whoever said they did spell "background" wrong you're the one who is WRONG!😡

### 5/5 — Wowza

*2017-10-21, version 1.85*

Most relaxing music, and amazing graphics!

### 3/5 — Ok

*2017-09-24*

This game is ok very relaxing but I do not really get the point of the app😵

### 1/5 — Wrong in the description

*2017-07-19, version 1.85*

THIS DOES NOT MAKE YOUR REAL BACKGROUND FLUID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Fluid

### What does the Fluid app do?

The app turns your device's screen into a liquid surface that is fully interactive with your fingers. It creates a dynamic visual experience that responds to touch.

### Is the app suitable for children?

Yes, the app is designed to be engaging and interactive, making it a good option to keep children entertained. Its responsive liquid simulation provides a fun sensory experience.

### What is the cost of the Fluid app?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentioned costs or in-app purchases associated with this version.

### What devices is Fluid compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iTouch devices. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed, but it is intended for Apple's mobile platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.85 — 2017-06-12

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

Fix "gigantic coin" bug on iPhones.

### 1.84 — 2017-06-09

Fix graphic glitchs.

### 1.83 — 2017-06-06

Support for iOS 8.

### 1.82 — 2011-10-27

- Waves are now round instead of oval.
 - iPod music can now be used instead of the default Zen music
 - iPad user can now selected images from Album
 - Users can now use any kind of image size for the background
 - Reduced memory foot print (-1MB) for better stability.

### 1.81 — 2011-04-14

- Fixed iPad bug: User are now able to select a picture from their album

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## More apps by Fabien Sanglard

- [Fluid 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid-2/id317959717)
- [Shmup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shmup/id337663605)
- [Shmup Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shmup-lite/id407588246)

All apps by Fabien Sanglard: https://appshunter.io/developer/312575635

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*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 2026-06-10.*