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Ions

Ions

by Douglas Applewhite

13 ratings
73 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 18, 2011
  • August 19, 2015

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Douglas Applewhite
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About

Explore a virtual sandbox with up to 20,000 particles of light. Create dazzling patterns in real-time by painting with ions, placing emitters, and using fields to attract or repel them. Features accelerometer support and five distinct visual styles.

✓Control up to 20,000 particles
✓Real-time pattern creation
✓Interactive painting with ions
✓Emitter placement for ion control
✓Attract/repel fields
✓Accelerometer support
✓Five visual styles
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What users say about Ions

Reviews of Ions are mostly positive: the Entertainment app is rated 3.8/5 from 13 App Store ratings. What users like most: visually stunning and beautiful, relaxing and stress-relieving. Top complaints: limited longevity and can get boring, some features not working on certain devices. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✨Visually stunning and beautiful
  • 🧘Relaxing and stress-relieving
  • 🎨Highly creative and artistic
  • 💡Inspires brainstorming and imagination
  • 🎮Addictive and fun time-waster
  • 🔬Interesting physics simulation
  • 💰Great value for the price
  • 👍Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀Smooth performance
  • 🖼️Can create cool designs and shapes
  • 🤩Mesmerizing and engaging

Negative things

  • 🤔Limited longevity and can get boring
  • 📉Some features not working on certain devices
  • 🖼️Saved images don't look as good as on-screen
  • 🖱️Sidebar and generator markers are always visible
  • 🤷Not much to do for some users
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What's New in Ions

1.2

August 19, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes. Higher resolution artwork.

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User reviews

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Yes

I missed this game so much. This game is fire 🔥I’m a fan of art 🖼 . There’s so many ways to have fun with this game
JJ AstorJJ Astor

Bye stress!

I use this app whenever I’m stressed and it gets cured!
R4D10HE4Dfan2R4D10HE4Dfan2

Very very cool

Love this kind of stuff. Fun... and I don’t have to kill or crash anything.
Len44039Len44039

Shiny!

Excellent time waster, and for the geeky, an excellent way to play with magnetic fields. What fun!
Insidekitty83Insidekitty83

Cooler than it looks

This is a cool app. Shows beauty on iPad if you get the emitters to go slowly and have force against the dust. Very fun, and keeps me entertained. Can also make many shapes, and all sorts of cool designs if you play around long enough and figure out how. I recommend this app. It's fun!
MichaelE2000MichaelE2000
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Rainbow color not working

Bug

Multi-color part not working on iPad Air

Bug

One of the layouts is broken

Bug

App crashes when trying to save a layout

Bug

Requires newest iPhone OS but user is on iPad

Bug

Mysteriously refuses to install

Bug

In horizontal mode, screen is upside-down

Bug
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Requested Features

27 requests

Add a grid for accurate placement

Feature

Option to hide sidebar/markers

Feature

Add wall/boundaries for ions to bounce off

Feature

Allow choosing number and size of ions

Feature

More control over emitters and fields

Feature

Ability to create a system with charges

Feature

3D TV AirPlay support

Feature

Particle collision option

Feature

Duplicate fields and emitters

Feature

Choose particle fading distance

Feature

Link or group fields and emitters

Feature

Modify, snap to, and toggle a grid

Feature

Toggle fields and emitters' visibility

Feature

Choose a background image

Feature

Automate emitter/field position

Feature

More 'looks' to choose from

Feature

Friend connection for sharing layouts online

Feature

Repelled and attractor plates

Feature

Screens

Feature

Input Solidworks models

Feature

3D capabilities

Feature

Sound options (e.g., white noise)

Feature

Arrow controls for fine-tuning field strength

Feature

Increase ion cap

Feature

Prevent sleep mode

Feature

Choose color independent of speed

Feature

Add different looks/themes

Feature

FAQ

What is Ions?

Ions is an interactive virtual sandbox application where users can create and manipulate up to 20,000 particles of light in real-time. It allows for the creation of dazzling visual patterns through touch interactions and various control mechanisms.

How do I interact with the ions?

You can interact with the ions by painting with them directly using your fingers. Additionally, you can place emitters to control where new ions are created and their initial speeds and directions. Fields can also be used to attract or repel ions, altering their velocities.

Is Ions free to download and use?

Based on the provided information, the application is free to download and use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

What devices is Ions compatible with?

The description specifically mentions that Ions 'really shows off the power of the iPad' and was selected as a Staff Favorite by Apple. This suggests it is optimized for and compatible with Apple's iPad devices.

What are some common use cases for Ions?

Users can employ Ions for creative expression, generating unique visual art, or simply for an addictive and engaging interactive experience. It's also suitable for exploring physics-based simulations of particle behavior in a visually appealing way.