# Powder Toy

> 2D physics sandbox game for building and simulating complex interactions. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcin Chojnacki.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-toy/id764674591 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcin Chojnacki](https://appshunter.io/developer/764674594)
- Category: Games, Simulation
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 345 App Store ratings · 267 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 3 MB
- Released: 2013-11-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-toy/id764674591/reviews.md

## What is Powder Toy?

I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH CREATORS OF THE ORIGINAL THE POWDER TOY

The game is based on The Powder Toy opensource project, which is available for free on your Mac or PC, complete GPL 3-covered source code of the port, as well as binaries are available for free on CannonballStudio@GitHub


iPad port of the most popular 2D physics sandbox is out! Build, create, play, draw, interact with almost 100 different elements, and do whatever you want using your fingertips!

Have you ever wanted to blow something up? Or maybe you always dreamt of operating an atomic power plant? Do you have a will to develop your own CPU? Powder Toy lets you to do all of these, and even more!

Powder Toy is a physics sandbox game, which simulates air pressure and velocity, heat, gravity and a countless number of interactions between different substances! The game provides you with various building materials, liquids, gases and electronic components which can be used to construct complex machines, guns, bombs, realistic terrains and almost anything else.

## Key features

- 2D physics simulation
- Nearly 100 elements
- Build complex machines
- Simulate air pressure and heat
- Create realistic terrains
- Electronic components

## Recent user reviews (10 of 267)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-toy/id764674591/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Nice but unplayable

*2026-08-18, version 1.1*

The game is unplayable on my IOS and can only play it on Steam and other stuff

### 1/5 — I couldn’t play it

*2026-08-08, version 1.1*

I couldn’t play because it wasn’t available on iPad Please update

### 1/5 — Too old to play

*2026-08-05, version 1.1*

It wouldn’t even download to my iPad because the last update is so old. Don’t waste your money

### 1/5 — can’t play game

*2026-07-08, version 1.1*

still can play the game on my ipad :(

### 1/5 — Does not work has not been updated in 12 years

*2026-07-03, version 1.1*

I just spent 1.99$ and can’t even play the game. Never buy the game it’s a waste of money.

### 1/5 — Needs to be updated… unplayable on iPads

*2026-06-16, version 1.1*

Wanted to play this because of childhood nostalgia, you can buy the game for iPad but you can’t play it because apparently it needs updating. So annoying I spent money on this now.

### 1/5 — Please update 2026

*2026-05-31, version 1.1*

Needs an update immediately, I loved playing this game but I cant on the newest devices… please update.

### 1/5 — This game isnt available in iOS 26

*2026-05-25, version 1.1*

Don’t waste your money like me, the creator hasn’t updated this game in 12 years

### 1/5 — gimme my money back gng

*2026-03-09, version 1.1*

i couldnt play it cuz it hasnt updated in a while :C

### 3/5 — Pls update the app

*2026-02-18, version 1.1*

This app is good but I can’t play it because it is not updated. Please fix this issue!

## Frequently asked questions about Powder Toy

### What is Powder Toy?

Powder Toy is a 2D physics sandbox game that simulates interactions between nearly 100 different elements. It allows users to build complex machines, create realistic terrains, and experiment with concepts like air pressure, heat, and gravity.

### What can I do in Powder Toy?

You can build and create almost anything imaginable using a variety of materials, liquids, gases, and electronic components. This includes constructing complex machines, guns, bombs, and even simulating things like atomic power plants or CPUs.

### Is Powder Toy free to play?

Yes, the game is based on an open-source project and is available for free. The source code and binaries are also available for free.

### What platforms is Powder Toy available on?

This specific version is an iPad port of the popular 2D physics sandbox. The original project is available for Mac and PC.

### What kind of interactions does the game simulate?

The game simulates a wide range of physical interactions, including air pressure, velocity, heat, gravity, and countless other reactions between different substances. This allows for highly dynamic and complex creations.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2014-01-06

- iPad Air and Mini with Retina support and 64-bit optimizations
- Much faster start-up
- iOS 7 bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2013-11-27

No release notes.

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## More apps by Marcin Chojnacki

- [ReFuel - Mileage and fuel log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refuel-mileage-and-fuel-log/id1560692003)

All apps by Marcin Chojnacki: https://appshunter.io/developer/764674594

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