# Shader Playground

> Real-Time Metal Shader Editor

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6767094702](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6767094702)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6767094702`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Heng Jia Liang
- **Category:** Developer Tools
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-07
- **First published:** 2026-05-07
- **Size:** 1.81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ro/app/shader-playground/id6767094702)
- **Website:** [http://www.nitrio.com](http://www.nitrio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nitrio.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.nitrio.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Shader Playground is a powerful real-time shader editor built for iPhone and iPad. Write Metal fragment shaders, see results instantly at 60 FPS, and export your creations as images or videos.

REAL-TIME PREVIEW
Write code and watch your shader come alive instantly. The live preview renders at 60 FPS with full support for standard uniforms: iTime, iResolution, iMouse, and iFrame.

SHADER EDITOR WITH SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING
A dedicated code editor with Metal Shading Language syntax highlighting, monospace font, and smart keyboard tools — designed for comfortable coding on mobile.

BUILT-IN SHADER LIBRARY
Get started immediately with 10 ready-to-use shaders including plasma, Mandelbrot fractals, raymarched 3D scenes, Voronoi patterns, ocean waves, and more. Learn by exploring and modifying working examples.

MULTI-PASS RENDERING
Build complex effects with up to four buffer passes. Chain textures between passes to create feedback loops, blur effects, and advanced post-processing pipelines.

TOUCH INPUT
Map touch and drag gestures directly to shader uniforms. Create interactive visual experiences that respond to your fingertips.

SAVE & LOAD PROJECTS
Save your shaders locally and pick up where you left off. Build your personal library of custom effects.

EXPORT
Capture the perfect frame as a PNG image or render smooth MP4 videos at custom resolution, duration, and frame rate. Save directly to your Camera Roll or share anywhere.

Whether you're a graphics programmer, creative coder, student learning GPU programming, or a visual artist exploring generative art — Shader Playground gives you a complete Metal shader development environment in your pocket.

Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

## Rankings

- #1,211,545 — Overall

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