Education

PhET Simulations

PhET Simulations packages the university project's HTML5 science and mathematics simulations for exploration, including offline use.

Our take

Explore science ideas through interactive models

Sorting and favorites help learners revisit simulations without relying on classroom Wi-Fi.

Keep in mind: Java and Flash simulations are excluded; the description warns that many included simulations lack keyboard or screen-reader access.

What you can do

  • Explore more than seventy-five HTML5 simulations
  • Save favorites and sort topics
  • Use downloaded simulations offline in multiple languages

Good for

  • Students and teachers pairing visual exploration with explanation.

Consider alternatives for

  • Learners requiring verified complete screen-reader and keyboard coverage.

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: iOS 15.0.
  • Java and Flash simulations are excluded; the description warns that many included simulations lack keyboard or screen-reader access.

Privacy & permissions

Simulation use is the main activity; consult the university's disclosure for any additional app data practices.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

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