# Gravilux — Interactive stars & particles > Interactive gravity particle simulator and music visualizer for art and relaxation. (iPhone/iPad app by Scott Snibbe Studio, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravilux/id367739550 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Scott Snibbe Studio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/367739553) - Category: Entertainment, Health & Fitness - Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 104 App Store ratings · 112 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 18 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) - Released: 2010-05-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravilux/id367739550/reviews.md ## What is Gravilux? "Apps like Gravilux awaken an 'Avatar'-like sensitivity to electricity in the body, power in the palms and general connectedness." - New York Times "Of the millions of apps out there, none quite capitalize on the sheer fun and beauty of interactivity the way that Scott Snibbe’s do.” —CoolHunting "Every once in a while, an app will come along that has no practical application whatsoever but is just SO COOL that you have to have it! Gravilux is that sort of app." —iphoneapplicationlist **iTunes Top 10 App of the year for Art and Music** **#1 App Store Entertainment App** Gravilux lets you touch the stars: it’s a particle simulator and music visualizer that lets you use gravity to interact with simulated starts beneath your fingertips: a combination of art, meditation, relaxation, and zen animation. You can tease and twist the particles into galaxies or explode them like a supernova. You can color the stars by speed, and make them dance with a music visualizer. You can change parameters including gravity, antigravity, color, and the size of your galaxy, and make gravitational text and typography. Multiple fingers and multiple people can touch the screen at once. Gravilux was first created as a work of interactive art by Scott Snibbe available only in galleries and museums until it became a best-selling #1 app on iOS. Features: * Interactive gravity and antigravity star particle simulator * Change star particle parameters: size, number of stars, gravity strength * Create words and type with stars and warp them with gravity * Music visualizer with built-in songs or choose songs from your music library * Share images via iMessage and social media * Relax, meditate, calm, and unwind for mental health and wellness https://www.snibbe.com/gravilux-app Instagram/twitter: @snibbe, #gravilux Music by Night Sea, “Grand Bleu” from Still https://shop.silentseason.com/album/still ## Key features - Interactive gravity and antigravity star particle simulator - Adjustable star particle parameters - Create gravitational text and typography - Music visualizer with built-in and library songs - Share images via iMessage and social media - Relaxation and meditation tool ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $1.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Gravilux Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Gravilux? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - ✨ Mesmerizing and hypnotic visual experience - 🎨 Beautiful particle physics simulation - 🎵 Music visualization capabilities - 👆 Intuitive touch-based interaction - 🎮 Relaxing and meditative gameplay - 🖼️ Creative artistic expression tool - ⭐ Unique and one-of-a-kind app concept - 🎪 Entertaining for all ages including children - 🔧 Customizable settings and controls **Cons** - 💰 Expensive for limited functionality - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions - 🎵 Music integration broken or limited - ⚙️ Settings don't persist between sessions - 🎯 Limited long-term engagement value - 📊 Lacks depth and advanced features - 🔄 Aggressive in-app purchase prompts - 😴 Gets boring quickly for some users - 🔌 Phone sleep mode interferes with playback - 🎨 No color customization in original version **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup after updates - Music visualizer not responding to song selection - Control buttons unresponsive - Particles not moving to center as expected - Settings menu difficult to access - App stuck in antigravity mode - Incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions - iCloud music library compatibility issues - Menu accessibility problems with double-tap - In-app purchase confirmation bugs - Particles getting stuck in corners - Sleep slider sticking - Email PDF attachment download interference - Color changes not working in suction mode **Most requested features** - Spotify music integration - Playlist support instead of single song selection - Auto-play visualization mode without user interaction - Color customization for particles and background - Glow and special effects options - Ability to save and share creations - Video recording capability - Symmetrical pattern generation modes - Particle gravity simulation - HD/Retina display optimization - Shuffle and album play options - Antograph app restoration - Consolidation of multiple Scott Snibbe apps into one - Screen sleep prevention during playback - Free or trial version before purchase ## Recent user reviews (10 of 112) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravilux/id367739550/reviews.md ### 1/5 — save your money, way better out there! *2023-12-29, version 3.0.2* Not worth any money when there is dozens of free apps with real music and audio mixing functions, where particles or lines keep moving, varying speeds and colors, changing, accelerating, decelerating, morphing, etc. I deleted this bunk, want money back. ### 3/5 — Could use more features for the price *2023-01-10, version 3.0.2* I wish this app could visualize music playing on Spotify on my phone. It would also be nice if there was a way for the app to visualize patterns by itself so I can just watch. ### 5/5 — Gravilux 💯👍🏼💯👍🏼💯👍🏼 *2022-09-11* Great app!!!! Please bring back Antograph!!! ### 5/5 — Easily the best particle physics app out there *2021-11-04, version 3.0.2* I used this app a lot about a decade ago. I’m so happy it’s back on the store again for me to continue to enjoy it. There isn’t anything else like it, it’s a one of a kind and simply the best. Thank you for making this app and updating it so it can continue to be enjoyed! ### 5/5 — ❤️ *2021-07-30* I LOVE this app and am so happy it has been updated! Thank you! **Developer response:** We have now fully updated Gravilux for all modern iOS devices with a brand new user interface, supporting "Metal" graphics. Please check out Gravilux 3.0! ### 5/5 — Much Better Still Needs Work *2021-07-30* Appreciate the developer responding to my rather negative review and appreciate them updating the app to actually be used but having been not usable for over nine years I have since found much better I’ll turn alternative replacements which just leave this app feeling rather useless… I need some more… just seems to be lacking… 😳📱 **Developer response:** We have now fully updated Gravilux for all modern iOS devices with a brand new simple interface, supporting "Metal" graphics. Please check out Gravilux 3.0! ### 5/5 — Yay! *2021-07-28* Glad this has been updated! Dev team please note I couldn’t find it in the App Store today, I had to go to your website and then open the link. FYI! **Developer response:** We have now fully updated Gravilux for all modern iOS devices with a brand new user interface, supporting "Metal" graphics. Please check out Gravilux 3.0! ### 5/5 — Update *2018-01-19* I love this app but it doesn’t work on the new IOS ### 3/5 — Will this app be updated for iOS 11? *2018-01-15* I would love to use it again. **Developer response:** We have now fully updated Gravilux for all modern iOS devices with a brand new user interface, supporting "Metal" graphics. Please check out Gravilux 3.0! ### 1/5 — NO LONGER WORKS IN iOS 11 *2017-12-10, version 2.1* Fix ## Frequently asked questions about Gravilux ### What does Gravilux do? Gravilux is an interactive particle simulator and music visualizer. It allows users to manipulate simulated stars using gravity, creating dynamic visual effects. The app blends art, meditation, and relaxation, enabling users to form galaxies, supernovas, and even gravitational text. ### What are the key features of Gravilux? Key features include an interactive gravity and antigravity star particle simulator, adjustable parameters for star size and gravity strength, the ability to create gravitational text, and a music visualizer that works with built-in songs or your own music library. Users can also share their creations. ### How much does Gravilux cost? The application is free to download and use, offering a core experience. It also features in-app purchases, suggesting that additional content or features may be available for purchase within the app. ### Can multiple people use Gravilux at once? Yes, Gravilux supports multiple fingers and multiple people touching the screen simultaneously. This allows for collaborative creation and shared interactive experiences, enhancing its appeal as a social and artistic tool. ### What are some common use cases for Gravilux? Common use cases include using the app for relaxation and meditation to unwind, exploring its artistic capabilities to create unique visual art and typography, and enjoying it as a captivating music visualizer. It's also used for its sheer interactive fun and beauty. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.2 — 2021-08-04 * Ask to rate Gravilux after it runs a few times ### 3.0.1 — 2021-07-28 Completely updated version of the classic Gravilux star-field simulator for all modern iOS and iPadOS devices: * Simplified modern toolbar interface * Interactive gravity and antigravity star particle simulator * Change star particle parameters: size, number of stars, gravity strength * Create words and typography with stars and warp them with gravity * Music visualizer with built-in songs * Choose songs from your music library * Share with iMessage and social media * Relax, meditate, and unwind 3.0.1: * Improved star text input ### 3.0 — 2021-07-27 Completely updated version of the classic Gravilux star-field simulator for all modern iOS and iPadOS devices: * Simplified modern toolbar interface * Interactive gravity and antigravity star particle simulator * Change star particle parameters: size, number of stars, gravity strength * Create words and typography with stars and warp them with gravity * Music visualizer with built-in songs * Choose songs from your music library * Share with iMessage and social media * Relax, meditate, and unwind ### 2.1 — 2012-02-10 * Improved music visualizer with enhanced color and movement * Speed improvements and optimizations * Improvements to music visualizer and typography iPhone interfaces ### 2.0 — 2011-12-09 * Completely re-written app from the ground up, including major performance enhancements * Beautiful new Gravilux 2.0 interface * Music visualizer (part of Gravilux Plus) * Create words and phrases made of stars with a new gravitational typography feature (part of Gravilux Plus) * Enhanced retina support * Share images on Twitter, Facebook, and Email * And more! ## Apps similar to Gravilux | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gravilocity](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravilocity/id380854648) | 4.7 (72) | $0.99 | Entertainment | | [Triple A HD - Touch Visualizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-a-hd-touch-visualizer/id857607006) | 4.7 (24) | $3.99 | Entertainment | | [Magnetic Particles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetic-particles/id1301133216) | 3.0 (7) | $3.99 | Entertainment | | [Light Creations](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-creations/id591172844) | 4.1 (14) | $2.99 | Entertainment | | [Flowfazer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowfazer/id507935335) | 4.9 (36) | $0.99 | Entertainment | | [Space-Time Adventure Tours](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-time-adventure-tours/id1562426467) | 5.0 (10) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Scott Snibbe Studio, Inc. - [REWORK_ (Philip Glass Remixed)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rework-philip-glass-remixed/id577990725) All apps by Scott Snibbe Studio, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/367739553 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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