PhET Simulations
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Description
Engage in learning science and math with the award-winning PhET simulations! Whether understanding atoms, exploring energy, or mastering multiplication, there is a sim for every learner. Perfect for at home, in class, or on the road, this app delivers all PhET HTML5 sims (over 75 sims) in one easy-to-use package. Developed by experts at the University of Colorado Boulder, PhET sims are used by millions of students every year. The PhET iPad app delivers these exclusive features: • Offline play: learn on the bus or at the park without a WiFi connection. • Multiple languages: app translate in many languages (great for bilingual learners). • Favorites: pick your favorite sims and create your own custom collection. • Automatic updates: get the latest HTML5 sims as soon as they are released. • Easy sorting: find the right sims for you. • Fullscreen: maximize your screen real estate for optimal sim exploration. PARENTS: Engage your child in science and math discovery. TEACHERS: Your favorite HTML5 sims at your fingertips, even without internet access. ADMINISTRATORS: Optimized for school use, so your teachers will be seamlessly up to date. STUDENTS: Tell your parents there’s an exciting app for learning science and math. Note: The app does not include PhET’s Java or Flash sims. In addition, although we are currently working on improving the accessibility of our sims, most of the sims included in this app do not include keyboard navigation or screen reader access. As accessible sims become available, they will be updated within the app. Proceeds from the app support the development of more HTML5 sims. On behalf of the PhET team and the students whose lives you have helped improve — Thank you!
What's New
This version contains important bug fixes and an update simulation cache for offline use.
Details
- Developer
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Main Category
- Education
- Version
- 1.5.0
- Version Release
- 2024-10-10
- Initial Release
- 2016-10-05
- Size
- 125 MB
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Price
- USD 0.99
- Languages
- EU, NL, EN, FR, DE, EL and 8 more
- Bundle ID
- edu.colorado.phet
- Version Rating
- ★ 4.51 (47)
- First Seen
- 2026-05-28
Metadata updated 2026-06-14
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User Reviews
Used to play em in the browser and decided “do they have an app?” They do and its worth the dollar to play all the phet games
So are only adults allowed to comment on this app or me as an eight-year-old can comment?? Someone write a review answering this question?
If you arrived here from M.I.T. open courseware looking for the normal mode simulator don’t waste your time, it isn’t included.
Hello, I am a student and was first introduced to PhET lab on a web browser for science and just got the app and it is better then on the web browser, on the app it is very easy to find simulations you liked because you can favorite them and then just have only favorites show, the app is definitely worth the 99 cents.
I can’t offer enough applause and appreciation for what a valuable and wonderful resource this is. The variety and quality of the simulations continues to grow and has been invaluable in my teaching practice for many years. Keep up the good work!
This is a very good learning tool if your not sure you want it you now know its worth it! Get it! Its very good for learning.
Highly recommend for parents and teachers as tool to help kids explore math and science concepts. Great app!
I normally use PhET simulations within my Nearpod presentations but downloaded the app specifically for my son in third grade. I love that we can access the math sims offline so he can practice on his device anytime. And I found out the app will translate (at least to Spanish) if you change the device language setting! 😱♥️🌎
The best app for science and math education out there! Love that all the translations are now available on the app!
Didn’t have plate tectonics or the hole reason I needed it
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