Ions 2+ vs tappr.wands
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ions 2+
Explore a dynamic particle simulation with extensive customization options. Control ion color, size, shape, and trails. Utilize device motion and advanced grid placement for unique creations. Supports a high particle count for detailed simulations.
- Customizable ion color and size
- Shape and trail effects
- Accelerometer control
- Rectangular and polar grids
- High particle count (up to 100,000)
- Save custom layouts and looks
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Ions is back, recharged and better than ever! The sequel to the staff-favorite particle simulation allows total control over the look and behavior of your creations. Ions 2+ also supports iPhones and iPods as well as iPads! Your ions can now change color and size based on age, speed, direction, and other parameters! Change shape, leave trails, change the background, and more! Use your device’s accelerometer to react to gravity or add turbulence and drag for more variety. You also have both rectangular and polar grids for precise placement. Why stop at only 20,000 particles? With Ions 2+, you can raise the limit up to 100,000 on faster devices. Of course you can still save your favorite layouts, as well as any custom looks you’ve created. Ions 2+. I'm positive you'll love it.
tappr.wands
Transform your iOS device into a dynamic visual instrument for creating stunning real-time graphics. Supports 3D Touch and Apple Pencil for expressive control, with video output and wireless capabilities for collaboration.
- 100 unique visual wands
- Configurable wand shapes (point, line, circle)
- 10 visual effects including symmetry
- Multi-touch support up to 10 fingers
- Apple Pencil and 3D Touch integration
- Accelerometer-based tilt control
- Video Out and wireless connectivity
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tappr.wands turns your iOS devices into beautiful visual instruments. 3D Touch and Apple Pencil are fully supported for truly stunning realtime and kinetic visuals. Video Out and Wireless support enable remixing and collaboration. Features 100 Wands - Each wand reacts to your expressive taps, swipes, and tilts, to make beautiful visuals 3 Shapes - each wand can be configured to emit from a point, a line, or a circle 10 Effects - effects include symmetry and mirror Multi Touch - use of up to 10 fingers at once, each independently expressive Apple Pencil - twirl your Apple Pencil with line-shape wands for dramatic swirling effects 3D Touch - press soft or firm to change the size of the wand in realtime Fat Touch - on older devices, control wand size with the surface area of your fingers Accelerometer - tilt your iPhone to change the orientation of line-shape wands Video Out - connect your device to an HDTV or projector, either via cable or AirPlay Wireless - connects with tappr.tv wirelessly for realtime multi- instrument dances
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ions 2+ at 94% against tappr.wands's 50%. Ions 2+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Ions 2+ costs $1.99 and tappr.wands $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ions 2+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ions 2+ has 39 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Ions 2+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of tappr.wands's.
Ions 2+ ships an update every 15 months, tappr.wands every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ions 2+ | tappr.wands |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 11 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Douglas Applewhite | deeje LLC |
Customer experience
Ions 2+
tappr.wands
In-app purchases
Ions 2+
No in-app purchases
tappr.wands
No in-app purchases








