# SimplePhysics

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id408233979](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id408233979)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id408233979`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jundroo, LLC
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (242 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2017-08-21
- **First published:** 2011-03-26
- **Size:** 9.46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simplephysics/id408233979)
- **Website:** [http://jundroo.com/app/simplephysics/](http://jundroo.com/app/simplephysics/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/808096](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/808096)

## Description

Design complex structures—from tree houses to ferris wheels—with a realistic physics engine. Build quickly using the blueprints editor, and undo mistakes as you test with pan and zoom.

Watch stress areas glow to show weak spots, use the finger test for hands-on interaction, explosions for chaotic testing, and slow motion to study how things fail. The game includes ragdoll physics, the Bomb Shack level, and save/load plus blueprint sharing, with universal iPad support.

## Rankings

- #98,276 — Overall
- #38 — simple

## Review summary

SimplePhysics is a well-regarded engineering puzzle that challenges players to design and test structures. It offers educational insight into load distribution and structural behavior, aided by an FEA view, and appeals to engineers, students, and families. Main drawbacks are its short length with many players wanting more levels, some extremely hard levels, crashes and compatibility issues on newer devices, and an inconsistent leaderboards experience. Overall, it remains a solid brain-teaser worth the price for puzzle lovers.

### Pros

- Engaging, thought-provoking engineering puzzles that require planning and problem-solving.
- Educational value: you learn about load transfer, distribution, and structural behavior (the FEA view helps visualize and plan).
- Competitive and motivating: leaderboards push you to improve and keep playing.
- Family-friendly and broadly appealing: enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
- Rich content: about 12 building challenges with escalating difficulty.

### Cons

- Levels feel short; players want more content and longer gameplay.
- Some levels are extremely hard or nearly impossible to complete.
- Crashes and compatibility issues on newer iOS/iPadOS versions (e.g., crashes or inability to open on certain devices).
- Leaderboard feature is inconsistent: once helpful, now missing in current versions.

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