# Ions 2+ vs Visual Sandbox Simulation

The clearest difference is price: Visual Sandbox Simulation at Free against Ions 2+'s $1.99. Ions 2+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Visual Sandbox Simulation is free to download; Ions 2+ costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ions 2+ | Visual Sandbox Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ions-2-plus/id1025193815/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **39** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Applewhite](https://appshunter.io/developer/414602150) | [Marvin Krueger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152894281) |

## What reviewers say

### Ions 2+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ions-2-plus/id1025193815)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Visual Sandbox Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-sandbox-simulation/id6753861678)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ions 2+ free?

Ions 2+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Sandbox Simulation free?

Visual Sandbox Simulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Ions 2+ or Visual Sandbox Simulation have ads?

Neither Ions 2+ nor Visual Sandbox Simulation shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*