# Starry Night Interactive — A masterpiece comes to life! > Interactive animated version of Van Gogh's "Starry Night" with touch controls and ambient music. (iPhone/iPad app by artof01.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-night-interactive/id511943282 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [artof01](https://appshunter.io/developer/511943285) - Category: Entertainment, Education - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-night-interactive/id511943282/reviews.md ## What is Starry Night Interactive? Watch the iconic flows of Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" come to life, in a hypnotic animation! Drive the flows with your hand to create your own variation of the original painting! Dive in the landscape with immersive 3D zoom! Listen to the background ambient music, which is also responsive. Have an enchanting experience and re-discover a classic masterpiece. ::::: REVIEWS ::::: "Very cool! An interactive animation of van Gogh's 'The Starry Night'." MoMA - The Museum of Modern Art of New York (facebook page) "Imagine being Vincent Van Gogh. Imagine giving form to 'Starry Night' with your hands. ... Playing the artist instead of the observer is now possible. ... As the viewer drags his finger across the painting, the dashed oil lines react, creating a river-like effect of blues and golds over the night sky. With each brushstroke movement, a soft note of ambient music rings out as well. The work that went into creating such an elaborate piece of art is impressive. Vrellis took a piece with a seemingly unsurpassable amount of artistic merit, and breathed new life into it." Huffington Post "We find Vrellis' interactive piece enchanting - and even, given Van Gogh's tragic story, emotionally powerful." C|NET "Van Gogh's Starry Night modded into beautiful interactive light and sound show. …This is one of those little projects you wish you could just play with the second you've seen it." Engadget "The effect is so beautiful and mesmerising." Gizmodo "Beauty through simplicity at its finest and most playful." Creative Applications Network "A very fascinating version of ‘Starry Night’... The result is stunning!" Today and tomorrow "This interactive version of Van Gogh’s Starry Night seems to be something wholly different and wonderful.” Colossal art & design "The work finds success in subtlety.” Design.org "Designer Petros Vrellis adds a whole new dimension with his animated and interactive version of the painting." Dutch daily news "The results, which also have a musical soundtrack, are quite stunning." The verge "This app can function as a lovely example of new possibilities. It's so impressive, allowing everyone to feel like Van Gogh for a few moments." O Globo "If Vincent had the tools that we have today, this is the work that he would have created." skyguide.newsvine.com "Utterly beautiful to look at and interact with ... positively delightful, both peaceful and wondrous with a similarly attractive musical score. ... Using a finger to ripple through the artwork is a mesmerising experience. ... It makes art accessible for the masses and brings it to life for children." 148Apps.com "With hypnotic relaxing visuals and audio, 'Starry Night’ is our new favorite thing to play with on a rainy Sunday afternoon. ... It is hard to describe what a wonderfully immersive experience it is getting hands-on with an art piece like this, you just have to have a go." iPadCreative.com ::::: INSTRUCTIONS ::::: - There are three modes: interaction, navigation, screen-saver and dream mode. 1. In interaction mode, just touch to interact with the brushstrokes! 2. In navigation mode, use one finger to rotate around a point, two fingers to zoom and pan. 3. In screen-saver mode, just relax and watch the animation with automated smooth camera movements; you can also touch the brushstrokes! 4. In dream mode, see the original painting melt into a colorful dreamscape. ::::: FEATURES ::::: - Enchanting animation - Immersive 3D zoom and pan - Dynamic interaction - Speed selection - Responsive background music ::::: PREVIEW ::::: This app is an modern interpretation of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCHFAsXYHGA ::::: TIP ::::: For best iPad experience, disable "Multitasking Gestures". ::::: SUPPORT ::::: For any problems please email us at: info@artof01.com ## Key features - Hypnotic animation of "Starry Night" - Interactive touch controls for flows - Immersive 3D zoom - Responsive ambient music - Re-discover classic art ## What do users think of Starry Night Interactive? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ✨ Mesmerizing and beautiful visuals - 🧘 Calming and relaxing experience - 🎨 Interactive art exploration - 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and adults - 💖 Long-term user satisfaction - 🎶 Soothing background music - 💡 Innovative use of technology - 👍 Simple yet ingenious design - 🌟 Embodies what apps should be **Cons** - 🐛 Recent update issues - 📉 Loss of previous features - 🖼️ Limited to one painting - 📱 UI not optimized for larger screens - ⚠️ Potential for seizures/vertigo - 🔒 Unsecured website **Commonly reported bugs** - Cannot see lines of brushstrokes - Cannot long press to enter painting - Update removed desired effects - App doesn't appear to be maintained - Website not secured - No sound on some devices - Doesn't work on some older iPads (iOS 6) - Blurry graphics/pixelation - Auto-orientation doesn't work - Music settings not saved - Doesn't fit iPhone 5 screen **Most requested features** - Bring back old effects (galaxy) - Allow long press to enter painting - See lines of brushstrokes - Support newer iPhones - More true full-screen support - Legacy mode option - Print or save option - More pictures/paintings - Ability to change color hues - Add more Van Gogh paintings - User ability to create/share paintings - Add custom music option - Snapshot feature - More color flow options - Tap and drag stars - Pinch, flick, twist kinetics - Zoom in and out - Push blue ridge line - Dab color dots - More town interaction - Video capture/record feature - Screen capture feature - Save/load custom colors - 3D effect for modified paintings - Retina quality graphics - Auto-rotation for landscape - More music options - Don McLean song integration ## Recent user reviews (10 of 125) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-night-interactive/id511943282/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Hate the update *2026-01-05* I’ve had this app for almost 10 years and have LOVED it until now. You can’t see the lines of the brushstrokes anymore, it doesn’t let you long press to go “in” the painting. Also previously you could enter the painting and do a cool effect, it would look line a galaxy or something. Which was my students favorite part. I wish that would by brought back. **Developer response:** Thank you for your honest feedback — and for supporting the app for nearly 10 years. That kind of long-term use truly means a lot to me. I wanted to let you know that I have updated the app, and the new version (6.2) addresses all the issues you mentioned. Brushstroke visibility has been restored, and the immersive “dream / galaxy” experience is back. One change to note: long-press is no longer used for "entering" the painting. Entering and navigating the painting is now done through the UI buttons, as there are four modes to choose from: Navigate, Interact, Screen Saver, and Dream Mode. If version 6.2 restores the experience you loved, I’d really appreciate it if you’d consider updating your review — it truly helps an independent artist keep the project alive. ### 5/5 — I have had this app for 13 years on my phone *2025-10-02* Recently updated, it always have brought me calmness and relaxation. Something magical. Free, simple just a painting. Thank you! Who ever you are you rock. **Developer response:** Thank you so much, Thomas! Your words mean a lot to me. It’s wonderful to know the app has stayed with you all these years! That sense of magic was exactly what I felt while creating it - and it’s amazing to know others can feel it too. Thank you again! ### 5/5 — Great for kids *2025-05-16* It may be old, but it’s still excellent. Great for kids and adults just to play around with. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind feedback! ### 5/5 — 能再开发一些这种类型的APP吗 *2025-03-14* 我于2024.6.21购买了此APP，在用iPad下载后我感到心里很治愈。希望能继续开发下去（我会继续购买） ### 5/5 — Been A While *2024-12-06, version 4.2* December 2024. Dear Developer of Starry Night. Thank you so much for responding to my review. I meant it from the bottom of my heart. No rush. Please don’t worry. I have faith. And I wish you all, if there are others with whom you work, the very best, forever and always. Peace and Love. ML. October of 2024 and I was thinking of installing this app, which I had downloaded years ago on my old device. Now I have a new iPad Pro 5, updated to the newest software, and I wanted to install it, but I don’t know if I should. The app doesn’t appear to have been maintained lately, and the website is not secured. So what to do? Any ideas? Is there any hope left for this app? I would like to know because I remember how beautiful this app was. I know that sometimes stars die. Please don’t let this beautiful star die. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Been A While *2024-10-08* October of 2024 and I was thinking of installing this app, which I had downloaded years ago on my old device. Now I have a new iPad Pro 5, updated to the newest software, and I wanted to install it, but I don’t know if I should. The app doesn’t appear to have been maintained lately, and the website is not secured. So what to do? Any ideas? Is there any hope left for this app? I would like to know because I remember how beautiful this app was. I know that sometimes stars die. Please don’t let this beautiful star die. Thank you. ### 5/5 — everygood *2024-08-14* app to every good job ### 5/5 — Pure Joy *2023-07-13* I've owned this app for the better part of a decade now and would like simply to say: it brings me joy every time I play with it. I don't open the app often (usually I forget it's on my phone!) but when I rediscover it, it is like being a child again playing with a loved toy. Simple yet ingenious, I feel Starry Night embodies what all apps should strive to be. Thank you for creating and supporting this wondrous app, that it still exists and runs well after all these years means much to me. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me. ### 5/5 — Nice app! *2022-10-13* Nice app for contemplation/meditation. ### 5/5 — Love the app *2020-05-31* Could you please update the app to support the newer iphones? I love this app and I appreciate you making it ## Frequently asked questions about Starry Night Interactive ### What does the Starry Night Interactive app do? This app brings Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" painting to life through hypnotic animation. You can interact with the painting by controlling the flows with your touch, explore the landscape with 3D zoom, and enjoy a responsive ambient music soundtrack. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include a hypnotic animation of "Starry Night," interactive touch controls to drive the painting's flows, immersive 3D zoom for exploring the landscape, and responsive ambient music that enhances the experience. ### Is this app free to download and use? Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience. ### Who is this app designed for? The app is designed for art enthusiasts, students, and anyone who wants to experience a classic masterpiece in a new and engaging way. It aims to make art accessible and bring it to life for a broad audience. ### What makes this app unique compared to other art apps? This app offers a unique interactive experience by allowing users to directly influence the animation of Van Gogh's "Starry Night." The combination of touch controls, 3D zoom, and responsive music creates an immersive and personal connection with the artwork. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.2 — 2026-01-12 More crisp visuals Fluid interactions Dream mode added Updated icon ### 6.1 — 2025-11-29 Minor UI changes. ### 6.0 — 2025-08-22 New graphic engine with fully 3D immersion. New responsive background music. Addition of a relaxing "screen saver" mode. New user interface. ### 5.2 — 2025-05-02 Richer graphics ### 4.2 — 2017-03-20 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 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