# PhET Simulations

> Engage in learning science and math with the award-winning PhET simulations!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.colorado.phet.androidApp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.colorado.phet.androidApp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `edu.colorado.phet.androidApp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** University of Colorado Boulder
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 76,312
- **Rating:** 4.72 / 5 (670 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-07-24
- **First published:** 2020-10-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 124 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.colorado.phet.androidApp)
- **Website:** [https://phet.colorado.edu](https://phet.colorado.edu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://phet.colorado.edu/en/privacy-policy](https://phet.colorado.edu/en/privacy-policy)

## Description

PhET Simulations offers engaging, interactive science and math learning experiences with over 85 award-winning HTML5 simulations. Developed by experts at the University of Colorado Boulder, this app is perfect for students, teachers, and parents alike. It provides offline functionality, supports multiple languages for bilingual learners, and allows users to favorite simulations for quick access. The app is optimized for educational settings, ensuring up-to-date content with automatic updates and easy sorting features. While currently improving accessibility, the app does not yet include keyboard navigation or screen reader support but continues to evolve. Proceeds from the app help fund further development of educational simulations, making it a valuable resource for hands-on STEM education.

## Rankings

- #249,494 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `edu.colorado.phet.androidApp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate PhET Simulations for its extensive, user-friendly interactive tools that simplify learning complex science concepts. It's widely used in education for subjects like physics and chemistry. However, multiple reviews mention missing simulations compared to PC versions, performance and stability issues, and limited sharing or child account support. Improvements in app navigation and inclusion of additional simulations or features would enhance the experience. Overall, it remains a powerful educational app valued by teachers, students, and science enthusiasts.

### Pros

- The app offers a wide range of interactive simulations helpful for understanding physics, chemistry, and other STEM concepts.
- It is user-friendly and accessible, making complex scientific concepts easier to visualize and comprehend.
- PhET provides valuable educational tools widely appreciated by teachers and students for classroom and remote learning.
- Having all simulations consolidated in one app is convenient and promotes exploration and learning.
- The app supports multiple languages and offline usage, expanding its usability for diverse users.

### Cons

- Some simulations available in the desktop or web versions are missing on the Android app, leading to an incomplete experience for users.
- Performance issues include app crashes, installation problems, and some simulations not working properly on certain devices.
- The app's interface can feel cluttered or compact, and navigation issues such as resetting scroll position detract from usability.
- There is limited support for child accounts and family sharing options, complicating usage for families, especially in countries like India.
- Certain features found in PC versions, like full simulation sets (e.g., Adobe Flash/Java sims) and capacitors in circuit kits, are lacking on Android.

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