Ions 2+ vs SimpleDiceWidget
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.
SimpleDiceWidget
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This app is a simple dice app with widget functionality for iPhone and iPad. With this app, you can roll numbers instantly. Now you can have fun playing with dice anytime, anywhere!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SimpleDiceWidget at Free against Ions 2+'s $1.99. Ions 2+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 15 months vs every 38 months). On 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
SimpleDiceWidget is free to download; Ions 2+ costs $1.99 up front. SimpleDiceWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ions 2+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ions 2+ ships an update every 15 months, SimpleDiceWidget every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ions 2+ | SimpleDiceWidget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Douglas Applewhite | Shota Abe |
In-app purchases
Ions 2+
No in-app purchases
SimpleDiceWidget
- Pro$0.99
