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Tin Toy

Tin Toy

Metal shaders made easy

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 30, 2025
  • October 27, 2025

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Adrian Russell
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Create and preview real-time graphics using Metal shaders on iOS and iPadOS. This app offers a code editor, flexible buffer management with custom inputs, and tools for capturing and sharing your creations. It's ideal for learning, prototyping visual effects, and generative art.

✓Real-time Metal shader writing
✓Instant preview of results
✓Custom input buffers (images, video, camera)
✓Snapshot and record shader output
✓Built-in debugging tools
✓Shareable document bundles
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What's New in Tin Toy

1.0.2

October 27, 2025

* UI updates for iOS 26 * Added support for menu bar for iPadOS 26 * Add experiment setting for toggling front/rear camera for camera texture * Improved UI for advanced rendering/recording experiment feature * Improvements to error messages in code editor

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Great, but…

Other free shader apps pale in comparison to this. Custom images and videos? 4 different buffers? Completely off the charts.

However for some reason, the shader doesn’t seem to update/change through time. I don’t know if this might be a bug or my device is just really buggy, but I hope this gets fixed. Thanks.

Edit: Seems like this bug only occurs on iPad. I haven’t tested Mac yet, but iPhone definitely works for me.
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FAQ

What is Tin Toy?

Tin Toy is a free application for iOS and iPadOS that allows users to write and preview real-time Metal shaders. It's inspired by ShaderToy and provides a modern interface for graphics creation.

Is Tin Toy free to use?

Yes, Tin Toy is 100% free to use. The app explicitly states 'No ads. No upsells.'

What devices does Tin Toy support?

Tin Toy is supported on Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices, offering flexibility for users across the Apple ecosystem.

Can I share my shader creations with others using Tin Toy?

Yes, Tin Toy allows you to capture still frames or record videos of your shaders. It also creates self-contained document bundles that include shaders and their assets for easy sharing and collaboration.

Does Tin Toy have ads?

No, Tin Toy is ad-free. The developer has stated 'No ads. No upsells.'

How does Tin Toy help with debugging shaders?

Tin Toy includes built-in debugging tools that allow you to capture frames and inspect them using Xcode. This feature aids in achieving pixel-perfect debugging for your shaders.

What kind of inputs can I use with shaders in Tin Toy?

Tin Toy offers flexible buffer management, allowing you to feed shaders with custom inputs such as images, video, live camera feeds, and even mouse and keyboard input if attached to the device.

When was Tin Toy last updated?

Tin Toy was last updated on October 27, 2025, with version 1.0.2.