# Photonoid

> Breakout game with user-uploaded photo stages and image recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by Daisuke Yokoyama.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonoid/id999732194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daisuke Yokoyama](https://appshunter.io/developer/847495485)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonoid/id999732194/reviews.md

## What is Photonoid?

■Photonoid
※You can play offline.
You can enjoy breakout with your favorite photo.

Because there is an image recognition function, and a block is located by the photo which you chose, you can make an original stage.

You can share the image of the original stage your friends by SNS contributions such as Twitter, Facebook, LINE!

[function]
The image recognition is following two kinds.

・Edge detection:
A block is placed to the edge (the border part which the difference of the color) of the image.
The block adds to strength so that a border is strong.

・Face detection:
A block is located to cover the face.
Strongest block is located at the position of eyes.
(※face detection depending on precision)

■Play mode
There are three mode.
・Free mode
 You choose the photograph and can play free.
 Item appearing in random is free to use it.

・Challenge mode
 You choose the photograph and can customize stage order.
 Let's earn a star to get item.

・View mode
 I choose the photograph and can see breakdown.
 (※Ball doesn't be broken)
 Item appearing in random is free to use it.

## Key features

- Create custom game stages from photos
- Edge detection for block placement
- Face detection for block placement
- Offline play
- Free mode
- Challenge mode
- View mode

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonoid/id999732194/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Regarding photonoid

*2016-10-27*

It plays nicely. Wish the blocks were bigger. Nice job, though. Look forward to seeing an update. Would like ability to remove ads. Nice power ups, and like the ability to choose photos.

## Frequently asked questions about Photonoid

### How does Photonoid use my photos?

Photonoid uses image recognition to transform your photos into game stages. It can detect edges to place blocks or identify faces, with stronger blocks placed over eyes for face detection.

### Can I play Photonoid offline?

Yes, Photonoid offers offline play, allowing you to enjoy breakout with your custom photo stages without an internet connection.

### What are the different play modes in Photonoid?

Photonoid features three modes: Free mode for playing with chosen photos and random items, Challenge mode to customize stage order and earn stars, and View mode to see stage breakdowns without breaking balls.

### Does Photonoid have ads?

No, Photonoid is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices does Photonoid support?

Photonoid is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Photonoid updated?

The latest version of Photonoid is 1.4, last updated on April 6, 2019. Updates provide ongoing improvements and bug fixes.

### What is the age rating for Photonoid?

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

### Can I share my custom Photonoid stages?

Yes, you can share images of your original stages with friends via SNS contributions to platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LINE.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2019-04-06

optimize for iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max

### 1.3 — 2016-07-28

bug fix

### 1.2 — 2016-07-27

bug fix.

### 1.1 — 2015-08-21

bug fix.

### 1.0 — 2015-07-30

No release notes.

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All apps by Daisuke Yokoyama: https://appshunter.io/developer/847495485

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