# Forge of Neon - 3D Art Sandbox

> Relax. Imagine. Create. Paint.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393366672](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393366672)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id393366672`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Volutopia
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (22,315 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-20
- **First published:** 2010-10-05
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forge-of-neon-3d-art-sandbox/id393366672)
- **Website:** [https://volutopia.com](https://volutopia.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/13213445](http://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/13213445)

## Description

Relax with Forge of Neon, a 3D glow art sandbox that turns doodling into magical, animated neon sculptures. Pan, zoom, and spin around your art in full 3D using an intuitive interface. Choose from a full spectrum of colors, apply animated strokes, and switch between 16 brushes. Create with up to 64 symmetry and enjoy HDR glow.

Experiment with AR mode to draw into the real world, record videos, and share them on social media. Browse a gallery of your creations and explore new neon art ideas—this tool is designed for both adults and kids.

## Rankings

- #11,112 — Overall

## Review summary

Forge of Neon offers a bright, relaxing neon-art sandbox with satisfying creation flow and solid export features, appealing to both beginners and longtime artists. However, users repeatedly cite excessive ads, lag and freezing, monetization frustrations, and export/save bugs as recurring drawbacks. Addressing performance stability and a more balanced monetization approach would elevate the app beyond its visually appealing experience.

### Pros

- Relaxing, hypnotic, and artistically satisfying glow-art experience.
- Bright, colorful neon visuals with a 3D-like design that many users find appealing.
- Addictive and engaging gameplay with a straightforward interface and easy exporting.
- Built-in export options (screenshots and video capture) for sharing creations.
- Nostalgic appeal for artists and long-time fans; welcoming to beginners.

### Cons

- Excessive ads disrupt most actions (undo, delete, save) and overall ad-heavy experience.
- Lag, freezing, and other performance issues that break the creative flow.
- Monetization frustrations: paywalls or frequent requests for money.
- Inability to save/export videos reliably despite available options.
- Occasional UX/interface quirks and reliability concerns.

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