Comparison

Atomus HD vs Ions 2+

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

Head to head
About

Atomus HD

Experience a premium kinetic universe of light and motion with dynamic, evolving particle structures. This app offers a richer, more immersive visual experience perfect for creative focus, relaxation, or quiet exploration.

Highlights
  • Evolving light and motion structures
  • Richer particle density and flow
  • Smooth 60 FPS rendering
  • 10-finger multi-touch support
  • Adjustable particle settings
  • Multiple color modes
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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ATOMUS HD — A Premium Kinetic Universe of Light and Motion A deeper, richer, more immersive particle experience. ATOMUS HD is the premium edition of ATOMUS, designed for users who want a more complete visual experience — with richer particle density, smoother movement, and stronger visual immersion. Every touch creates evolving structures of light and motion, forming dynamic patterns that feel alive, hypnotic, and endlessly satisfying. Perfect for creative focus, visual relaxation, quiet moments, or simply watching something extraordinary emerge beneath your fingertips. Premium Dynamic Experience The HD version delivers stronger visual depth and richer particle flow, making every interaction feel more fluid and immersive. Ideal for: • relaxation • creative thinking • sensory focus • visual meditation • quiet exploration Inspired by Living Motion ATOMUS HD creates visual structures inspired by: • fireworks • whirlwinds • auroras • waves • rainbows • atomic forms Every movement generates new patterns that continuously evolve. HD Performance • Richer real-time particle density • Smooth 60 FPS rendering • 10-finger multi-touch support • Adjustable particle size, quantity, and trail length • 3 color modes: Neon, Crystal, Nature • Built-in music by Aden Ray (optional) Why Choose HD • Completely ad-free • Higher visual richness • Stronger immersion • Premium uninterrupted experience Support If you have ideas, questions, or feedback, I would love to hear from you. sunglab@gmail.com www.sunglab.com

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.

Screenshots

Atomus HD4 screens
Ions 2+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Atomus HD at every 3 months against Ions 2+'s every 15 months. Ions 2+'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

Atomus HD costs $1.99 and Ions 2+ $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Atomus HD against 4.8 for Ions 2+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Atomus HD's written reviews are positive against 94% of Ions 2+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atomus HD ships an update every 3 months, Ions 2+ every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Atomus HD versus Ions 2+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomus HDIons 2+
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.8 (60 ratings) — better4.8 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews93.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungLab IncDouglas Applewhite

Customer experience

Atomus HD

All ratings60 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.6%

Ions 2+

All ratings39 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%

Bugs and requests

Atomus HD

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes with 11 fingers
  • Orientation issues on tablets
  • Music not working
  • Sound stopped working
  • App freezes after opening and exiting
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  • App crashes with more than 9 fingers
  • App crashes with more than 10 fingers
  • App crashes with multiple fingers

Requested features

10 requests
  • User manual or explanations
  • Ability to customize starting points
  • Option to record or save favorite settings
  • Ability to take screenshots
  • More music tracks/playlists
Show 5 more
  • Ability to play animation via Apple TV
  • Add more themes
  • Implement speed control
  • Option to capture images or short videos
  • Add more colors and particle formation modes

Ions 2+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Atomus HD

No in-app purchases

None

Ions 2+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atomus HD free?
Atomus HD costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ions 2+ free?
Ions 2+ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Atomus HD or Ions 2+?
Atomus HD is rated higher. Atomus HD averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Ions 2+ averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do Atomus HD or Ions 2+ have ads?
Neither Atomus HD nor Ions 2+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atomus HD or Ions 2+?
Atomus HD ships an update every 3 months, and Ions 2+ every 15 months. Most recently, Atomus HD was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ions 2+ on October 14, 2026.

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