How do I download the PhET iPad App?
The PhET iPad app allows native offline use of all the HTML5 sims and can be downloaded from the app Store. The app is $0.99 and proceeds fund more HTML5 sim development.
Why can't I run any Java or Flash sims on my iPad?
iPads do not support Java or Flash. Only the HTML5 sims are compatible with iPads. You can see the compatible sims here.
How do I run an HTML5 sim offline on an iPad?
We offer an iPad app that allows native offline use of all the HTML5 sims. Find it on the App Store here. Our app is $0.99 and proceeds fund more HTML5 sim development.
You can 'Download' an individual sim to use on an iPad (offline) by adding it to the iPad reading list.
I'm having trouble using the PhET iPad app
The app can freeze if your iPad has insufficient disk space. Please ensure you have at least 150 MB of free disk space on your iPad prior to installation.
If you encounter any issues with the app, please email us at phethelp@colorado.edu. We will assist you with trying to fix the problem, and gathering debugging information to improve our app.
