# Ions 2+ vs Space Particles

The clearest difference is price: Space Particles at Free against Ions 2+'s $1.99. Space Particles also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 15 months). Ions 2+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (39 vs 3). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Space Particles 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ions 2+ ships an update every 15 months, Space Particles every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ions 2+ | Space Particles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ions-2-plus/id1025193815/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-particles/id6775682716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Applewhite](https://appshunter.io/developer/414602150) | [Brandon Schabel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862025955) |

## 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


### Space Particles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-particles/id6775682716)

Explore motion, gravity, and light in this touch-driven visual sandbox. Shape particle fields with various tools and presets, or customize your own simulations. Ideal for creative experimentation and generative art.

**Highlights:** Touch-driven particle manipulation, Gravity wells and repulsion tools, Preset visual themes, Customizable particle properties, Screenshot capture, Shareable scene links

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Particles Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ions 2+ free?

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

### Is Space Particles free?

Space Particles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ions 2+ or Space Particles?

Space Particles is rated higher. Ions 2+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Space Particles averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ions 2+ or Space Particles have ads?

Neither Ions 2+ nor Space Particles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ions 2+ or Space Particles?

Ions 2+ ships an update every 15 months, and Space Particles every 8 days. Most recently, Ions 2+ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Space Particles on October 31, 2026.

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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.*