Comparison

Ions 2+ vs My Crayons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

My Crayons

Features
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No layers. No fancy brushes. No distractions. 
This is the digital equivalent of grabbing a handful of crayons and a blank sheet of paper—pure, simple drawing fun. Whether you're doodling, sketching, or letting your imagination run wild, this app gives you a clean space to create without the clutter.
Perfect for quick ideas, kid-friendly art time, or just a few minutes of colorful fun. Open. Draw. Smile.

Screenshots

Ions 2+4 screens
My Crayons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Crayons at Free against Ions 2+'s $1.99. Ions 2+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

My Crayons is free to download; Ions 2+ costs $1.99 up front. My Crayons sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ions 2+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ions 2+ versus My Crayons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIons 2+My Crayons
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouglas ApplewhiteFrancisco Alexis Rojas Fuenzalida

In-app purchases

None

Ions 2+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

My Crayons

One-time1
  • Save to photo library$1.99

Questions

Is Ions 2+ free?
Ions 2+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Crayons free?
My Crayons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ions 2+ or My Crayons have ads?
Neither Ions 2+ nor My Crayons shows ads.

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