# Particle Box

> Multitouch particle sandbox for interactive visual effects. (iPhone/iPad app by PDJ Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-box/id495610486 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PDJ Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290231771)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-box/id495610486/reviews.md

## What is Particle Box?

Particle box is simple take on the particle toy genre. Lots of particles and multitouch interaction.

## Key features

- Particle simulation
- Multitouch interaction
- Dynamic sandbox environment
- Visual effects creation
- Simple interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle-box/id495610486/reviews.md

### 5/5 — love

*2022-06-14*

I spent many hours on this growing up, just rediscovered it and am so glad I did! theres nothing else like it on the app store and it fills the niche perfectly. thank you :)

### 5/5 — It's awesome!

*2022-01-29, version 2.2*

I like that it has a bunch of cool designs!

### 5/5 — Love it, fun time killer

*2017-11-13*

Playing with the pixels is very entertaining and I love the multi-touch options. I find this app fun to open if I need to kill 5 minutes. I do hope to see an update for this app for the iPhone X, along with creating a true black background to show of the OLED display and perhaps slightly sharper lines. Beyond that, this app is wonderful :)

### 2/5 — :(

*2017-05-04, version 2.1*

It's a trap!! Not worth two bucks, I hope they stop the flashing light the particles have too. Not a bad app in all though.

### 5/5 — A super addictive time-waster

*2017-04-29, version 2.1*

Really helpful for a bored you. Trust meh

### 5/5 — This is just wow✌️

*2015-02-18, version 2.0*

Hi

### 4/5 — A relaxing doodle that is fun

*2015-02-13, version 2.0*

Thankyou, I enjoyed finger dancing with this and so all my friends and family.

### 4/5 — Good

*2014-08-18*

This app is great. The only drawback is that it uses the CPU intensively and makes the unit very hot after a few minutes.

### 5/5 — Strangely satisfying.

*2014-07-21, version 2.0*

I don't know what I was expecting from this app, but it truly is marvelous. The particles respond to your touch, changing colour, twisting, and pulsing into whatever shape you can manipulate them into. Experimenting with different degrees of control (one finger through to four) yields new, pleasing, and strangely satisfying results. The movements are so pleasing to the eye that I actually found them soothing.

### 5/5 — Bueatiful

*2014-07-21, version 2.0*

Wonderful

## Frequently asked questions about Particle Box

### What is Particle Box?

Particle Box is a simple application that provides a sandbox environment for interacting with a large number of particles. It focuses on multitouch interaction to create dynamic visual effects.

### What are the main features of Particle Box?

The app's main features include a particle simulation engine, multitouch interaction capabilities, and a dynamic sandbox environment. Users can create various visual effects through these interactions.

### Is Particle Box free to use?

Yes, Particle Box is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features.

### What kind of experience does Particle Box offer?

It offers a simple yet engaging experience focused on exploring particle behavior and creating visual effects through intuitive multitouch gestures. It's designed as a digital toy for creative interaction.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.2 — 2017-08-09

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

Changed the way the trail option behaves!

### 2.1 — 2017-04-23

Dimmed the show menu button.
Fixed future compatibility.

### 2.0 — 2014-07-11

- Changed app name to Particle Box
- Changed icon
- Added menu
- Added save to photos button
- Added a new mode
- Added sticky fingers
- Added support for AirPlay mirroring and VGA output

### 1.0 — 2012-01-24

No release notes.

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