# PhET Simulations — Interact, Discover, Learn

> Interactive science and math simulations for learning and discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Colorado Boulder.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phet-simulations/id1134126831 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Colorado Boulder](https://appshunter.io/developer/972210292)
- Category: Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 145 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: Serbian, Basque, Greek, German (Germany), Italian, French (France), Polish, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English and 4 more
- Released: 2016-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phet-simulations/id1134126831/reviews.md

## What is PhET Simulations?

Engage in learning science and math with the award-winning PhET simulations! Whether understanding atoms, exploring energy, or mastering multiplication, there is a sim for every learner. Perfect for at home, in class, or on the road, this app delivers all PhET HTML5 sims (over 75 sims) in one easy-to-use package.

Developed by experts at the University of Colorado Boulder, PhET sims are used by millions of students every year. The PhET iPad app delivers these exclusive features:
• Offline play: learn on the bus or at the park without a WiFi connection.
• Multiple languages: app translate in many languages (great for bilingual learners).
• Favorites: pick your favorite sims and create your own custom collection.
• Automatic updates: get the latest HTML5 sims as soon as they are released.
• Easy sorting: find the right sims for you.
• Fullscreen: maximize your screen real estate for optimal sim exploration.

PARENTS: Engage your child in science and math discovery.
TEACHERS: Your favorite HTML5 sims at your fingertips, even without internet access. 
ADMINISTRATORS: Optimized for school use, so your teachers will be seamlessly up to date. 
STUDENTS: Tell your parents there’s an exciting app for learning science and math.

Note: The app does not include PhET’s Java or Flash sims. In addition, although we are currently working on improving the accessibility of our sims, most of the sims included in this app do not include keyboard navigation or screen reader access. As accessible sims become available, they will be updated within the app.

Proceeds from the app support the development of more HTML5 sims. On behalf of the PhET team and the students whose lives you have helped improve — Thank you!

## Key features

- Interactive science and math simulations
- Offline play capability
- Multiple language support
- Customizable favorites collection
- Automatic simulation updates
- Easy simulation sorting

## Chart rankings

- #48 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 145)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phet-simulations/id1134126831/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 卡界面

*2026-04-02*

内容打开时一直卡界面不动呢？

### 5/5 — Excelente aplicativo

*2026-02-21*

O conheci em minhas aulas de física. Optei por comprá-lo mesmo sendo gratuito na web para ajudar a manter esse projeto ativo.

### 5/5 — tốt

*2025-11-23, version 1.5.0*

nhưng không có âm thanh

### 1/5 — 花钱买了，怎么用不了？

*2025-11-10*

花钱下载后发现用不了，也没提示，玩我是吗？

### 1/5 — 内容虚假

*2025-10-28*

完全就是个假软件，根本不具备播放功能

### 1/5 — 进不去

*2025-10-12*

很多都进不去，美国佬有点坏啊

### 1/5 — Arnaque

*2025-09-14*

Le produit ne fonctionne pas

### 2/5 — 语言

*2025-08-23*

不知道怎么弄成中文版本

### 5/5 — Ótimo para entender conceitos físicos e químicos

*2025-06-06*

Para quem faz o ENEM esse aplicativo é muito útil para aprender física e química

### 5/5 — Fuonziona

*2025-04-02, version 1.5.0*

Ottima app utile funzionale

## Frequently asked questions about PhET Simulations

### What is PhET Simulations?

PhET Simulations is an educational app that provides interactive simulations for learning science and math concepts. It offers over 75 HTML5 simulations covering topics like atoms, energy, and multiplication, designed for at-home, in-class, or on-the-go learning.

### What are the key features of the PhET Simulations app?

Key features include offline play for learning without an internet connection, support for multiple languages to aid bilingual learners, the ability to create a favorites collection of simulations, automatic updates for new HTML5 simulations, and easy sorting to find the right simulations.

### How much does the PhET Simulations app cost?

The app is a paid application. Proceeds from the app's purchase support the ongoing development of more HTML5 simulations by the PhET team.

### What devices is PhET Simulations compatible with?

The description specifically mentions an iPad app, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It is designed to deliver HTML5 simulations, which are generally web-based and can be accessed on various devices that support HTML5.

### Who can benefit from using PhET Simulations?

This app is beneficial for students who want to explore science and math interactively, parents looking to engage their children in discovery, and teachers who need quick access to their favorite simulations, even without internet connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2024-10-10

This version contains important bug fixes and an update simulation cache for offline use.

### 1.4.0 — 2022-08-30

Added support for viewing sims in portrait orientation
Bug fixes to simulation update logic

### 1.3.2 — 2021-01-06

The latest HTML5 sims have been added for offline access.

### 1.3.1 — 2019-11-21

- App now translated in many languages
- Improved user interface and filtering
- Performance improvements
- Improved memory, and disk usage
- Bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2019-11-17

- App now translated in many languages
- Improved user interface and filtering
- Performance improvements
- Improved memory, and disk usage
- Bug fixes

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