# Simpleffects

> Create art using your fingers. Great fun for all ages!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smallbigsquare.simpleffects](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smallbigsquare.simpleffects)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smallbigsquare.simpleffects`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SmallBigSquare
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 18,453
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (250 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.110
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-19
- **First published:** 2019-03-19
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smallbigsquare.simpleffects)
- **Website:** [http://www.smallbigsquare.com](http://www.smallbigsquare.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.smallbigsquare.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.smallbigsquare.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Simpleffects is a creative Chrome extension that lets users craft art using just their fingers. It offers 60 diverse visual effects, each fully controllable through intuitive finger gestures. These effects range widely, including vibrant particle effects and other unique visuals. With customizable options for each effect, Simpleffects provides a playful and engaging experience suitable for users of all ages seeking fun and artistic expression.

## Rankings

- #448,563 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Simpleffects is praised for its diverse and captivating visual effects that provide endless fun and relaxation. Users enjoy its simplicity and artistic appeal but commonly desire the feature to save their creations. There are concerns about persistent ads even after payment, some annoying ad formats, and occasional app functionality issues. Overall, it is highly regarded but has some consistent feature requests and ad-related complaints.

### Pros

- Wide variety of effects and particle shapes to explore and enjoy.
- Highly entertaining and relaxing, suitable for killing time and artistic inspiration.
- Simple yet visually spectacular patterns and effects appreciated by users and fellow creators.
- Minimal ads that do not overly restrict app usage.
- Developer engagement and responsiveness noted with updates improving usability.

### Cons

- Lack of ability to save created images is frequently requested and seen as a major limitation.
- Some users report ads still appearing after paying to remove them, leading to dissatisfaction.
- Presence of annoying or intrusive ads, including flashing and continuous ads across the top.
- Occasional app instability with issues entering or interacting with certain features.
- Requests for higher quality visuals, more particles, and additional effect options remain unfulfilled for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smallbigsquare.simpleffects)