Ions 2+ vs omokake
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.
omokake
This app transforms your personal photos into interactive particle art. Relive cherished memories as they come to life in a unique visual experience. It's a creative way to engage with your digital photo collection.
- Photo-based particle generation
- Interactive memory visualization
- Creative digital art creation
- Engages with personal photo library
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How long has it been since you purchased your iPhone? Photos of your happy days and photos taken when the thought comes to your mind, photos Photos to take notes on your life or a screenshot of the screen when you were moved What if those memories became pieces and started to move? This is an application based on the concept of touching many memories. The app is based on the concept of "touching many memories". The app can generate particles of the number of photos you have taken so far.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: omokake at Free against Ions 2+'s $1.99. omokake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ions 2+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support 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
omokake is free to download; Ions 2+ costs $1.99 up front. omokake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ions 2+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
omokake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ions 2+ has 39 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of omokake's.
Ions 2+ ships an update every 15 months, omokake every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ions 2+ | omokake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (39 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Douglas Applewhite | kouki takeda |
Customer experience
Ions 2+
omokake
In-app purchases
Ions 2+
No in-app purchases
omokake
- Tip Jar$0.99
