# Sensory Magma > Calming lava lamp visualizer with interactive touch and switch accessibility. (iPhone/iPad app by Sensory App House Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-magma/id647810604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sensory App House Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361994084) - Category: Education, Medical - Price: Free - Rating: 3.20/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.3 · 23 MB - Released: 2013-05-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-magma/id647810604/reviews.md ## What is Sensory Magma? Sensory Magma is a simple calming and relaxing visual app for people with special/complex needs of ALL ages. Magma generates lava style slow moving effects, which when combined with music from the iPhone or iPad Music player can be relaxing and also stimulating. Beaming Magma to a TV via Apple TV fills the room with the slow, lava effect. Touch the screen to change Magma effects as follows; • Tap – change direction of flow • Hold – change color • Pinch – change size of magma blobs Magma has no adverts, no settings screen and no in-app purchases. Magma is fully switch accessible, using a Bluetooth Switch Access box, such as the RJ Cooper Bluetooth Switch Interface and RJ's Bluetooth Super-Switch. Visit www.rjcooper.com/bluetooth-switch-interface/ for further details. Bluetooth Switch Box Compatibility: Magma can be controlled by assistive technology switches that produce character codes (1, 2, 3, 4 & ~1, ~2, ~3, ~4) - all produce different changes. To join our enews list, see videos and more Sensory Apps visit www.sensoryapphouse.com ## Key features - Slow-moving lava effects - Music synchronization - Interactive touch controls - Switch accessible - Apple TV beaming ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-magma/id647810604/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Boring *2023-11-08, version 1.52* Does very little. Thank god you don’t have to pay for it. ### 2/5 — Nice idea - poorly executed *2022-02-17, version 1.52* I downloaded this because I have sensory processing disorder and wanted to see if it would be helpful. Sadly, it really doesn’t do what’s needed and has some very annoying features - like the sound effects on every change to the blobs. If you are marketing this for people with autism, you need to allow for neutral colours - not primary and secondary colours - such as pale gold to rich gold, and colours in the neutral and calming range. You also need to make the changes smooth, not sudden. Ideally the magma would be played with using fingers on the screen, so perhaps it would follow the touch input or you’d be able to nudge it and change the shape of the blob. Haptic feedback would be a lovely addition here, too. The thing that clinched it for me was the sound effects, though. They are painful to listen to and there doesn’t seem to be any way to change the settings or turn them off. I would pay for an app like this if it did what it said on the tin. You need to do more research on what is actually calming for people with autism. ### 5/5 — 18 years old, female autistic *2021-08-14, version 1.52* I got diagnosed when I was 15 or 16, i can’t remember. But I don’t know anything more because I didn’t delve into learning about it. I still struggle with all the same things. This app weirdly made my head feel really nice after getting very upset, I can watch for hours. It helped me calm down and sleep. I don’t have a good coping strategy for meltdowns, but this is a nice app. I think I need more like it. ### 4/5 — Needs smaller blobs that move vertically! *2020-12-28* I enjoy this app and I salute the person and or people that created it. That said it needs to have more definition to the blobs with more color palette choices both for the background and the blobs as it’s too fuzzy right now. II for one would be willing to pay a one time fee If it was clearer to watch more like a lava lamp. Adding a choice of vessels for the blob that flows would also be a fun addition to this app. Thank you again for not being a greedhead and offering a free app is really great. Stay safe and have a happy new year. **Developer response:** Many thanks for your kind words. we have some other free apps like Plazma and Abstracts that are different from Magma in some ways. Also iMeba. Like your suggestions, we continue to work. ### 2/5 — Not really like a lava lamp *2020-11-12, version 1.4.7* The blobs are too blurry which gives me a headache. They move too quickly and every time you touch the screen to change something it makes a stupid noise. ### 2/5 — Touch interaction is pitiful *2020-09-20* The touch interaction should actually interact with the blobs, deforming them and cause eddies and ripples. A free Android app does a much better job than this. ### 1/5 — Dumb *2019-11-14* It’s just a bunch of blobs on the screen. It doesn’t even remotely resemble a lava light. Lame. ### 5/5 — Love it *2019-10-22, version 1.4.7* Amazing app I’m autistic and it really helps me calm down ### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ *2018-10-10, version 1.4.7* I love this app it really helps with my anxiety! All there apps are great 👍🏻 If you are playing on this app then you will feel relaxed and calm My school told me I would like this app and I do!!! This is a 5 star 🌟 app🌸🌸🌸🌼 ### 3/5 — Yeah *2018-01-09, version 1.4.7* This is a great little thing in my large phone. My mind goes whoosh. So so cooourful! Can anybody even yab on the toddies? ## Frequently asked questions about Sensory Magma ### What does Sensory Magma do? Sensory Magma provides a calming and relaxing visual experience by generating slow-moving, lava-style effects. It can be combined with music for added stimulation or relaxation. The app is designed for individuals of all ages with special or complex needs. ### How can I interact with the app? You can interact with the app using touch controls on your device. Tapping the screen changes the direction of the flow, holding changes the color, and pinching changes the size of the magma blobs. The app is also fully switch accessible. ### Is Sensory Magma free to use? Yes, Sensory Magma is completely free to use. It does not contain any advertisements, in-app purchases, or a settings screen, ensuring an uninterrupted and straightforward experience. ### What devices is Sensory Magma compatible with? Sensory Magma is available for iPhone and iPad. It can also be beamed to a TV via Apple TV for a larger visual display. The app is fully compatible with Bluetooth switch access boxes. ### How can I use Sensory Magma with assistive technology? The app is fully switch accessible and can be controlled by assistive technology switches that produce character codes (1, 2, 3, 4 & ~1, ~2, ~3, ~4). This allows for control via Bluetooth Switch Access boxes like those from RJ Cooper. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.52 — 2021-01-13 Gamepad and Microsoft Adaptive Controller support added Changes to orientation to get best full screen on Mac Silicon from iOS app. Minor updates. ### 1.4.7 — 2015-12-08 + Fixed an issue with the lava inadvertently speeding up. + Fixed an issue where external sounds were being halted when Magma was started. ### 1.4.5 — 2015-09-15 + Minor bug fixes ### 1.4.0 — 2015-04-21 64-bit compatible ### 1.0 — 2013-05-17 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Sensory Magma | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Early & Advanced Switch Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-and-advanced-switch-games/id1371162884) | — | $6.99 | Education | | [Onni & Ilona: Happy Animals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onni-and-ilona-happy-animals/id1137164555) | 4.3 (1,685) | Free | Education | | [Draw A Line: Farm Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-a-line-farm-edition/id1589667467) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Handwriting Heroes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-heroes/id1624248315) | — | Free | Education | | [Read to Learn Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-to-learn-lite/id736050903) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Cosmo Dot Setup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-dot-setup/id1579690343) | — | Free | Education | ## More apps by Sensory App House Ltd - [Sensory Electra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-electra/id639580740) - [Sensory iMeba](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-imeba/id639593854) - [Sensory CineFx - Fun Effects](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-cinefx-fun-effects/id649331074) - [Sensory Just Touch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-just-touch/id649331809) - [Sensory FotoFrez - Fun Fotos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensory-fotofrez-fun-fotos/id649333176) All apps by Sensory App House Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1361994084 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*