What's New

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes. Higher resolution artwork.

App Description

Ions was selected by Apple as a New and Noteworthy app in February and was the #1 Entertainment app for nearly a week! Ions was then selected as a Staff Favorite in March!

Control up to 20,000 particles of light! Ions is an addictive virtual sandbox where you can create dazzling patterns in realtime. Ions runs at 60 fps and really shows off the power of the iPad. There are infinite creative possibilities with Ions - you won't be able to put it down!

Use your fingers to either paint with ions or interact with them. Place emitters to control where new ions are created and their initial speeds and directions. Then use fields to either attract or repel ions, altering their velocities.

Accelerometer support allows the ions to respond to gravity. You also have five different looks to choose from; each one completely changes the appearance of the ions. Additionally, you can save and load your favorite layouts at any time.

iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • July 05, 2011 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • August 20, 2015 New version 1.2
  • August 20, 2015 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!

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