# Isotopolis

> Educational game simulating particle collisions to create new isotopes. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Winn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isotopolis/id1051370087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/487088992)
- Category: Games, Education, Action, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 189 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isotopolis/id1051370087/reviews.md

## What is Isotopolis?

Accelerate, steer, and collide particles to make new and rare isotopes in this game from the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory and the Games for Entertainment & Learning Lab at Michigan State University.

Players will guide particles through the process of creating new isotopes as they learn about the fragmentation process and the table of nuclides. Developed by scientists and students at Michigan State University; Isotopolis seeks to teach players about the world of particle physics through play.

The game is 100% free-to-play (with no in-app purchases).

Supported By:

* The American Physical Society
* MSU Vice President for Research
* MSU Graduate Studies
* MSU University Outreach and Engagement
* MSU College of Communication Arts
* MSU Chief Information Officer
* MSU Department of Physics of Astronomy
* Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics
* National Science Foundation

## Key features

- Particle acceleration and steering
- Isotope creation and discovery
- Learn about fragmentation process
- Explore the table of nuclides
- Educational gameplay
- Developed by scientists and students

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isotopolis/id1051370087/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2025-06-27, version 1.2*

This is a fun game! I get what the lower ratings are saying but this is a fun game to pass time and has some nice information. The instructions could be improved on, and the acceleration steering is a bit buggy, but a good game. Thanks, Dr. Z!

### 5/5 — FRIB on top!!

*2024-07-12, version 1.2*

Fun game! Hi Dr Z!! 👋🏼

### 4/5 — MISINFORMATION

*2024-02-24*

MISINFORMATION

### 5/5 — i 💚 rare isotopes

*2023-02-20, version 1.2*

this is the greatest game I have ever played. when my nucleus crashes into other nuclei i feel such pure unfiltered joy that i truly feel like a quantum physicist. the only suggestion i would have is to make this game multiplayer so i can share my love of rare isotope beams with my multiple friends. please download this game now

### 5/5 — Hi Dr.Zach!

*2019-05-30, version 1.1*

Hi Dr.Zach!

### 1/5 — Pointless

*2018-06-07, version 1.1*

This app doesn’t show how you get more atoms. Gameplay is repetitive and boring. Some steps are totally pointless. Also It will not let me get a new isotope. I am stuck on Hydrogen 5 which is my first one and will not let me get a new one no matter what I try. this app is horrid. DO NOT GET. All in all this app is boring, repetitive and pointless.

### 2/5 — Suffers from lack of purpose

*2017-04-15, version 1.1*

Most of the mechanics in the game serve no purpose. Many tasks complete themselves after a time limit. There are also some arbitrary power ups that have too many negative effects and, after a very early stage in the game, it becomes impossible to obtain more. The game is far too repetitive for the massive length that it spans(after several hours I was only 2% done). The least sensical part of the game is the point system. You earn points based on how quickly you finish tasks for each new isotope, but for the last portion, it is nearly impossible to earn any points at all. However, the game has no way of giving the points any value besides the handful of useless upgrades. In summation, the game's unchallenging interface, the endless(and endlessly long) gameplay, and the pointless points, the game suffers from a lack of any reason to play the game.

### 1/5 — Useless App! Don’t waste your time

*2015-11-19, version 1.0*

Isotopolis - "Isotopolis seeks to teach players about the world of particle physics through play.” It would be nice if they provided some instruction on what I’m supposed to be doing on each stage. There’s no home button to get out of the app. You have to click the iPad home button just to get back to the main screen. No real direction or point. It would nice to have some descriptions or purpose. App needs lots of work.

## Frequently asked questions about Isotopolis

### What is Isotopolis?

Isotopolis is an educational game developed by scientists and students that allows players to learn about particle physics by creating new isotopes through particle collisions.

### Is Isotopolis free to play?

Yes, Isotopolis is 100% free-to-play and does not include any in-app purchases.

### What devices support Isotopolis?

Isotopolis is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Isotopolis?

Isotopolis has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Isotopolis updated?

The latest version of Isotopolis was released on November 3, 2021. The game has received updates since its initial release on November 1, 2015.

### What gameplay mechanics does Isotopolis feature?

Isotopolis features gameplay mechanics that involve accelerating, steering, and colliding particles to discover new and rare isotopes.

### Does Isotopolis have ads?

No, Isotopolis does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free game without any in-app purchases or ads.

### What is the user rating for Isotopolis?

Isotopolis has a rating of 4.2 stars based on 10 user ratings.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2021-11-03

* Support for latest iOS devices
* Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2016-09-29

- Now works on iPhone in addition to iPad
- Improved tutorial and user interface
- Updated graphics
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2015-10-31

No release notes.

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