# Ions 2+ vs Dot

The clearest difference is price: Dot at Free against Ions 2+'s $1.99. Ions 2+'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dot 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+ | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Applewhite](https://appshunter.io/developer/414602150) | [EOIN J TOLSTER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867338583) |

## 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


### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-physics/id6777981105)

**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 Dot free?

Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Ions 2+ or Dot have ads?

Neither Ions 2+ nor Dot shows ads.

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