# konsonant

> Interactive sound games and physics simulations exploring letters and sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by joerg piringer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konsonant/id483342588 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [joerg piringer](https://appshunter.io/developer/358824537)
- Category: Entertainment, Music
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 17 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konsonant/id483342588/reviews.md

## What is konsonant?

Play with letters and sounds, build acoustic machines, control morphing clouds and experiment with the alphabet!

Enjoy the sounds and shapes of letters by line drawing, physics simulations or acoustic networks in the four sound games included in the app.

konsonant is an extraordinary exploration of letters, voice and technology by the media artist joerg piringer.
Containing a suite of original music tracks (downloadable for free as mp3s) as well as interactive musical artifacts, the app is in fact a music album with conventional music as well as sound toys for mobile technology.

Following the award winning success of piringer's app abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz konsonant is the next iteration of the artist's ongoing research on the potential entertaining qualities of letters and sound.

more info, mp3s & video here:
http://apps.piringer.net/konsonant/ 

Features:
* four different sound games
* abstract letter graphics
* physics simulation
* includes 15 exclusive mp3-tracks by joerg piringer (downloadable for free)
* works for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad (also supports retina-iPad)

## Key features

- Four different sound games
- Abstract letter graphics
- Physics simulation
- Exclusive MP3 tracks
- Interactive musical artifacts

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konsonant/id483342588/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Unusual and fun app!

*2020-08-05, version 1.2.1*

I enjoy this app but the real purpose of this review is to thank Mr. Piringer for continuing to support and update this very cool app. 

>>THANK YOU!<<

### 5/5 — Intriguing

*2017-10-13, version 1.2.1*

An intriguing app, uniquely creative imagination went into this. Same with Gravity Clock, which I’ve been fascinated by for years!

### 4/5 — Cool

*2014-10-02, version 1.2.0*

Weird but fun.👽👍

### 5/5 — Konsonant

*2012-04-19, version 1.0.1*

Have been waiting for this app to finally be released. Worth the wait, great concept, also recommend 'realbeat' and 'abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz'  also have 'gravity clock'  ***** (stars)
Thanks for these great apps!!!

## Frequently asked questions about konsonant

### What are the main features of konsonant?

konsonant includes four distinct sound games, abstract letter graphics, physics simulations, and 15 exclusive MP3 tracks by joerg piringer that can be downloaded for free.

### What devices does konsonant support?

konsonant is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices, including support for retina iPad displays.

### How often is konsonant updated?

The latest version of konsonant is 1.2.1, which was last updated on February 4, 2015. This indicates infrequent updates.

### What is the age rating for konsonant?

konsonant has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children and adults alike.

### Does konsonant have ads?

No, konsonant does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user reception of konsonant?

konsonant has received positive feedback, holding a rating of 4.5 stars from 4 ratings.

### What is the price of konsonant?

konsonant is available for purchase at $1.99.

### Where can I find more information or music from konsonant?

More information, including free downloadable MP3s and videos, can be found at http://apps.piringer.net/konsonant/.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2015-02-04

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

* bug fixes for iPad with retina display

### 1.2.0 — 2013-09-18

optimizations for iOS 7

some buttons are easier to touch now

### 1.1.1 — 2012-12-09

fixes an audio bug in iOS6 that muted the sound after returning from another app.

if you encounter any problems please use the in app "contact me" function.

### 1.1.0 — 2012-11-03

optimizations for iPhone 5

bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2012-04-16

* support for retina iPad
* some bugfixes

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## More apps by joerg piringer

- [abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz/id358824534)
- [gravity clock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-clock/id363623428)
- [RealBeat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realbeat/id457372874)
- [unicode infinite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-infinite/id717200242)
- [tiny poems](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-poems/id982838936)

All apps by joerg piringer: https://appshunter.io/developer/358824537

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