# Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver

> Official Lite Version

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035168419](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035168419)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1035168419`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Useless Creations Pty Ltd
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (181 ratings)
- **Version:** 13
- **Last updated:** 2020-04-15
- **First published:** 2015-09-22
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-who-sonic-screwdriver/id1035168419)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://uselessiphonestuff.com/sonicscrewdriver/privacy.txt](http://uselessiphonestuff.com/sonicscrewdriver/privacy.txt)

## Description

Official Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver app featuring 12 detailed 3D screwdrivers, including free Eleventh and Twelfth Doctor variants, with unlockable versions for more Doctors.

AR backgrounds, authentic show sounds, QR/barcode scanning, photo sharing with #DoctorWho, tilt/shake controls, and a built-in flashlight mode. Licensed by BBC Worldwide Limited.

## Rankings

- #108,482 — Overall

## Review summary

Fans praise the app for its wide, authentic sonic screwdriver collection and nostalgic, easy-to-use experience. However, recurring issues include failed restoration of purchases after updates, excessive ads and paywalls, and missing newer Doctors’ screwdrivers. Stability problems and slow content updates dampen the experience. Overall, strong concept with room for reliability and content updates.

### Pros

- Huge collection of sonic screwdrivers to try, offering a lot of variety.
- Fun, easy to use and nostalgic for long-time Doctor Who fans.
- Authentic sounds and visuals that feel faithful to the Doctor’s tools.
- Good cross-device usage; can switch devices without losing progress.

### Cons

- Purchase restoration issues after app revamps or reinstalls (in-app purchases not restoring).
- Long ads and heavy gating; most screwdrivers require payment to unlock.
- Content lags behind the show; missing newer screwdrivers (e.g., 14th/15th Doctor).
- Occasional crashes or stability problems when opening the app.

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