Physics Playground

Play with concepts

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Try it

Drag the angle and power to see the arc change.

Why you'll like it

Touchable simulations

Drag and adjust real physics concepts and see them respond instantly.

Instant visual feedback

Change a variable and watch the result immediately — no waiting.

55+ topics, mini challenges

Physics, math, biology, chemistry and CS — each topic pairs a simulation with a badge-earning challenge.

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Features

  • Touchable, draggable simulations of core concepts
  • Instant visual feedback as you change variables
  • 55+ topics across physics, math, biology, chemistry and CS
  • Each topic pairs its simulation with a mini challenge that earns a badge
  • Reading-level slider from kid-friendly to PhD-level
  • An interconnected concept map linking related topics

Platforms

iPhone iPad Mac Apple Vision Apple Watch

Privacy

No account required to explore. Read the full privacy policy.

FAQ

Is Physics Playground free?

Yes — Physics Playground is free to download, with no account required to explore.

Where can I use it?

Physics Playground runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision, with Apple Watch support.

Is it for kids or adults?

Both — a reading-level slider adapts every explanation from kid-friendly up to PhD-level, so it fits any age or background.

From the studio

Physics Playground is one of fourteen small, useful apps from AJA Digital, an independent one-person studio. See the full app library or send feedback — every note gets read.

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