AirCoaster
Build and ride roller coasters
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
AirCoaster is now a FREE app! No purchase needed to download and ride roller coasters. Absolutely no ads!
AirCoaster is the unexpected and implausible intersection of rollercoaster building and visual art.
In the hands of a skilled user, the track editor transforms into a unique tool for crafting thrilling, psychedelic motion experiences.
Browse our collection of tracks uploaded by our community of dedicated users, some of whom have used AirCoaster since it was first created for the iPhone 3G and the first iPad. Perhaps you might be inspired to build something of your own and take AirCoaster to whole new other level.
RECENT IMPROVEMENTS
• Experience rides in full immersive 3D on the Apple Vision Pro.
• All new 3D HDR engine rewritten from scratch using Apple's Metal technology.
• Manage your rollercoaster files in iCloud.
• Many new track editor features added at the request of our most experienced users, including riding tracks from the current segment, moving trees up and down, and more!
• Tracks, tunnels and supports can now be made translucent for more creative possibilities.
• Select, copy, paste multiple trees at once.
• Rotating the camera in the track editor now intelligently keeps your content centered.
• Double tap on any segment or tree to center the camera on that element.
• Share web links to your favorite online tracks.
• Visit our community-run Discord server to collaborate on tracks and share tips and tricks.
more Fixes a crash in the track editor affecting very large roller coaster setups when adding a new segment to the end of a track.
NEW IN 2.7
A one-time in-app purchase is available to unlock all the features in the app. If you bought the app while it was still a paid app, you will retain full access to the app - no further in-app purchase is necessary. Contact us at support@ziconic.com if you experience any issues.
2.7.1 08/07/2024
AirCoaster is now a free app! No purchase needed to download and ride roller coasters. Absolutely no ads!
A one-time in-app purchase is available to unlock all the features in the app. If you bought the app while it was still a paid app, you will retain full access to the app - no further in-app purchase is necessary. Contact us at support@ziconic.com if you experience any issues.
2.7 28/05/2024
FIXED: The ground wasn't drawn for some old tracks.
Also it was time we updated our App Store screenshots and we needed an update for that. :)
NEW IN 2.6
- All new geometry engine rewritten for performance. Very large tracks load faster and ride smoother, and the track editor feels more responsive.
- Revamped Ride control panel makes it easier to move between tracks, trains and cars. New option to ride in Follow mode (first seen in the Apple Vision Pro version).
- FIXED: Trees now follow your finger movement closely when dragging them.
- FIXED: Various issues with incorrect thumbnails on the Files and Explore tabs.
- FIXED: Copy/paste tracks wasn't working on iPad.
2.6.2 02/05/2024
Fixed roller coaster tracks being drawn too dark.
NEW IN 2.6
- All new geometry engine rewritten for performance. Very large tracks load faster and ride smoother, and the track editor feels more responsive.
- Revamped Ride control panel makes it easier to move between tracks, trains and cars. New option to ride in Follow mode (first seen in the Apple Vision Pro version).
- FIXED: Trees now follow your finger movement closely when dragging them.
- FIXED: Various issues with incorrect thumbnails on the Files and Explore tabs.
- FIXED: Copy/paste tracks wasn't working on iPad.
2.6.1 18/04/2024
All new geometry engine rewritten for performance. Very large tracks load faster and ride smoother, and the track editor feels more responsive.
Revamped Ride control panel makes it easier to move between tracks, trains and cars. New option to ride in Follow mode (first seen in the Apple Vision Pro version).
Notable bug fixes:
- Trees now follow your finger movement closely when dragging them.
- Fixed various issues with incorrect thumbnails on the Files and Explore tabs.
- Copy/paste tracks wasn't working on iPad.
2.6 10/04/2024
Fixed wrong viewing angle in Tree mode in the track editor, which made adding and moving trees virtually impossible. Sorry!
NEW IN 2.5.1:
- Refreshed look for the Files tab, which now respects your text size preferences.
- Improved performance in ride mode on newer devices (A13 Bionic or better).
2.5.2 04/02/2024
- Refreshed look for the Files tab, which now respects your text size preferences.
- Improved performance in ride mode on newer devices (A13 Bionic or better).
2.5.1 02/02/2024
All new refreshed look for 2024!
Pull out your old school red/cyan 3D glasses and enjoy the ride in stereographic 3D. Requires A13 Bionic or better.
2.5 09/01/2024
• Black tunnels are now drawn without any shading, which restores their appearance in older AirCoaster versions and preserves the artistic intent of the color choice.
• Fixed issue where some AirCoaster files became unusable after upgrading phones or iOS. No data is lost.
• AirCoaster files stored in iCloud can now be seen and managed in the Files app.
2.4.2 02/12/2023
NEW IN 2.4.1
• More improvements to the 3D engine, including HDR rendering!
• Fixed the issue where the Files tab fails to load in some cases.
NEW IN 2.4
• All new 3D engine rewritten from scratch using Apple's Metal technology.
• Tracks, tunnels and supports can now be made translucent for more creative possibilities.
• Select, copy, paste multiple trees at once.
• Rotating the camera in the track editor now intelligently keeps your content centered.
• Double tap on any segment or tree to center the camera on that element.
• Redo and undo most actions, including deleting and adding tracks.
2.4.1 12/08/2023
• All new 3D engine rewritten from scratch using Apple's Metal technology.
• Tracks, tunnels and supports can now be made translucent for more creative possibilities.
• Select, copy, paste multiple trees at once.
• Rotating the camera in the track editor now intelligently keeps your content centered.
• Double tap on any segment or tree to center the camera on that element.
• Redo and undo most actions, including deleting and adding tracks.
2.4 31/07/2023
Resolved in 2.3.2:
• Track stats now update correctly on the Files tab when a file is saved.
• Opening .acrz files from external apps work as expected when AirCoaster isn't already running.
• Fixed a crash in the track editor that could happen when a track is deleted.
2.3.2 13/06/2023
Fixed in 2.3.1:
• Users are now prompted to save their file in the track editor.
• Opening .acrz files from other apps works again.
• The number of trees is no longer cut off on the Files tab.
• "Ride from current seg" was sometimes not shown as an option.
• Files could be shown in the wrong order when iCloud documents were present.
New in 2.3:
• All new Files tab for managing your rollercoaster files. Copy and rename files. Edit files directly with auto-save. You can also manage your files in the iOS Files app.
• Move files to iCloud so that you can access and work on them across your Apple devices.
• Select "Ride From Current Seg" to preview the track from the currently selected segment. The simulation engine will fast-forward the simulation to the point where the first car reaches that segment and start the ride there.
• Drag trees up and down or enter a value manually to place trees on your scenery elements.
• Add tunnels or invisibility to all selected segments.
• Share a web link to any online track. These links will directly open the online track for users who have AirCoaster installed.
2.3.1 31/05/2023
• All new Files tab for managing your rollercoaster files. Copy and rename files. Edit files directly with auto-save. You can also manage your files in the iOS Files app.
• Move files to iCloud so that you can access and work on them across your Apple devices.
• Select "Ride From Current Seg" to preview the track from the currently selected segment. The simulation engine will fast-forward the simulation to the point where the first car reaches that segment and start the ride there.
• Drag trees up and down or enter a value manually to place trees on your scenery elements.
• Add tunnels or invisibility to all selected segments.
• Share a web link to any online track. These links will directly open the online track for users who have AirCoaster installed.
2.3 25/05/2023
Refreshed modern iOS 16 look with support for Dark Mode.
Works great with multi-windows and Stage Manager on iPad. Edit and ride multiple roller coasters simultaneously in different windows. Easily copy and paste segments or entire tracks between roller coasters.
2.2 27/04/2023
Bug fixes:
1. [iPad] The track editor no longer crashes when you select "More" from the Tracks screen. Use this feature to duplicate tracks and align tracks to one another.
2. Exporting tracks to and opening tracks from Mail, Files, etc. works properly again. Use the "Send to another app" option to export tracks.
3. Cosmetic fixes for iOS 16.
2.1.2 14/03/2023
Sorry for being gone the last few years but I finally got around to updating the app to make it work on iOS 16!
2.1.1 07/03/2023
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Fully updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X.
Notifications now appear even while using the app.
2.1 17/01/2018
Powerful new track editor that lets you design roller coaster experiences that you couldn't before. Explore our 2 new demo tracks to learn what you can do with AirCoaster 2.
Note: AirCoaster 2 can open tracks created with earlier versions of AirCoaster, but tracks saved in AirCoaster 2 cannot be used in earlier versions of AirCoaster.
2.0 22/03/2016
Fixed: Unable to select trees on 3D touch devices.
Added: Email us with questions or feedback directly from the app on the Settings screen.
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NEW IN 1.6
Brand new look for iOS 9 and today's iOS devices.
3D Touch: App shortcuts to go to your wall, the most popular list and the most recent list directly from the home screen. Peek/pop on any track on the Explore tab to browse and download online tracks quickly.
New rendering engine for ride mode that offers smoother frame rates and greater realism. Roam freely while riding the track. Double tap to return to your seat.
New audio engine for awesome 3D sound effects. Try riding with your headphones on!
Tracks that go underground automatically create holes in the ground if you place a tunnel around them.
Select multiple segments and copy and paste them to create complex tracks much more easily.
Many adjustment buttons in the track editor now support tap-and-hold to let you quickly and precisely change the current value. You can also tap the current tool to enter a precise numerical value.
Never lose access to your AirCoaster account again using the new account recovery feature. This feature also lets you easily move accounts between devices.
Advanced users: Designate a track segment as the "last rideable segment" to create closed tracks surrounded by scenery.
Record videos of your rides and share them on YouTube or with the AirCoaster community. Requires iOS 9 and iPhone 5S or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, iPad Air or later.
Fully optimized for split-screen multi-tasking on the iPad Air 2 running iOS 9. Simultaneously ride roller coasters and surf the web, watch YouTube or whatever y'all like to do.
Note: We have removed some features, notably wooden mode and banners. These will be brought back in a future update after we are done re-designing and modernizing them.
1.6.4 26/10/2015
Fixed: Tap gestures now work properly on the iPhone 6S (3D Touch devices).
Fixed: Tapping on the "Explore" tab now always takes you back out to the list of tracks.
It's now easier to download tracks. You don't have to wait for the current download to finish to start downloading another track.
New 3D Touch features:
• App shortcuts to go to your wall, the most popular list and the most recent list directly from the home screen.
• Peek/pop on any track on the Explore tab to browse and download online tracks quickly.
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FIXED IN 1.6.2
Fixed bug where setting the last segment as "last rideable" causes the car to turn black.
Fixed issue where ride mode fails to work after using the app for an extended period of time.
Fixed trains not dispatching from the station in some situations.
The screen no longer turns off during ride mode.
Fixed slight distortion in ride mode when banking.
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FIXED IN 1.6.1
The last segment of closed tracks wasn't banking properly in the track editor.
The "Done" button was missing in the color selector for iOS 8.0-8.2 devices.
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NEW IN 1.6
Brand new look for iOS 9 and today's iOS devices.
New rendering engine for ride mode that offers smoother frame rates and greater realism. Roam freely while riding the track. Double tap to return to your seat.
New audio engine for awesome 3D sound effects. Try riding with your headphones on!
Tracks that go underground automatically create holes in the ground if you place a tunnel around them.
Select multiple segments and copy and paste them to create complex tracks much more easily.
Many adjustment buttons in the track editor now support tap-and-hold to let you quickly and precisely change the current value. You can also tap the current tool to enter a precise numerical value.
Never lose access to your AirCoaster account again using the new account recovery feature. This feature also lets you easily move accounts between devices.
Advanced users: Designate a track segment as the "last rideable segment" to create closed tracks surrounded by scenery.
FOR OUR iOS 9 USERS:
Record videos of your rides and share them on YouTube or with the AirCoaster community. Requires iPhone 5S or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, iPad Air or later.
Fully optimized for split-screen multi-tasking on the iPad Air 2. Simultaneously ride roller coasters and surf the web, watch YouTube or whatever y'all like to do.
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Note: We have removed some features, notably wooden mode and banners. These will be brought back in a future update after we are done re-designing and modernizing them.
1.6.3 30/09/2015
Fixed bug where setting the last segment as "last rideable" causes the car to turn black.
Fixed issue where ride mode fails to work after using the app for an extended period of time.
Fixed trains not dispatching from the station in some situations.
The screen no longer turns off during ride mode.
Fixed slight distortion in ride mode when banking.
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FIXED IN 1.6.1
The last segment of closed tracks wasn't banking properly in the track editor.
The "Done" button was missing in the color selector for iOS 8.0-8.2 devices.
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NEW IN 1.6
Brand new look for iOS 9 and today's iOS devices.
New rendering engine for ride mode that offers smoother frame rates and greater realism. Roam freely while riding the track. Double tap to return to your seat.
New audio engine for awesome 3D sound effects. Try riding with your headphones on!
Tracks that go underground automatically create holes in the ground if you place a tunnel around them.
Select multiple segments and copy and paste them to create complex tracks much more easily.
Many adjustment buttons in the track editor now support tap-and-hold to let you quickly and precisely change the current value. You can also tap the current tool to enter a precise numerical value.
Never lose access to your AirCoaster account again using the new account recovery feature. This feature also lets you easily move accounts between devices.
Advanced users: Designate a track segment as the "last rideable segment" to create closed tracks surrounded by scenery.
FOR OUR iOS 9 USERS:
Record videos of your rides and share them on YouTube or with the AirCoaster community. Requires iPhone 5S or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, iPad Air or later.
Fully optimized for split-screen multi-tasking on the iPad Air 2. Simultaneously ride roller coasters and surf the web, watch YouTube or whatever y'all like to do.
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Note: We have removed some features, notably wooden mode and banners. These will be brought back in a future update after we are done re-designing and modernizing them.
1.6.2 25/09/2015
Bug fixes
- The last segment of closed tracks wasn't banking properly in the track editor.
- The "Done" button was missing in the color selector for iOS 8.0-8.2 devices.
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NEW IN 1.6
Brand new look for iOS 9 and today's iOS devices.
New rendering engine for ride mode that offers smoother frame rates and greater realism. Roam freely while riding the track. Double tap to return to your seat.
New audio engine for awesome 3D sound effects. Try riding with your headphones on!
Tracks that go underground automatically create holes in the ground if you place a tunnel around them.
Select multiple segments and copy and paste them to create complex tracks much more easily.
Many adjustment buttons in the track editor now support tap-and-hold to let you quickly and precisely change the current value. You can also tap the current tool to enter a precise numerical value.
Never lose access to your AirCoaster account again using the new account recovery feature. This feature also lets you easily move accounts between devices.
Advanced users: Designate a track segment as the "last rideable segment" to create closed tracks surrounded by scenery.
FOR OUR iOS 9 USERS:
Record videos of your rides and share them on YouTube or with the AirCoaster community. Requires iPhone 5S or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, iPad Air or later.
Fully optimized for split-screen multi-tasking on the iPad Air 2. Simultaneously ride roller coasters and surf the web, watch YouTube or whatever y'all like to do.
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Note: We have removed some features, notably wooden mode and banners. These will be brought back in a future update after we are done re-designing and modernizing them.
1.6.1 24/09/2015
Brand new look for iOS 9 and today's iOS devices.
New rendering engine for ride mode that offers smoother frame rates and greater realism. Roam freely while riding the track. Double tap to return to your seat.
New audio engine for awesome 3D sound effects. Try riding with your headphones on!
Tracks that go underground automatically create holes in the ground if you place a tunnel around them.
Select multiple segments and copy and paste them to create complex tracks much more easily.
Many adjustment buttons in the track editor now support tap-and-hold to let you quickly and precisely change the current value. You can also tap the current tool to enter a precise numerical value.
Never lose access to your AirCoaster account again using the new account recovery feature. This feature also lets you easily move accounts between devices.
Advanced users: Designate a track segment as the "last rideable segment" to create closed tracks surrounded by scenery.
FOR OUR iOS 9 USERS:
Record videos of your rides and share them on YouTube or with the AirCoaster community. Requires iPhone 5S or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, iPad Air or later.
Fully optimized for split-screen multi-tasking on the iPad Air 2. Simultaneously ride roller coasters and surf the web, watch YouTube or whatever y'all like to do.
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Note: We have removed some features, notably wooden mode and banners. These will be brought back in a future update after we are done re-designing and modernizing them.
1.6 16/09/2015
Fixed lag issue by allowing users to turn "Better Graphics" on and off.
You can set horizontal to 0.0 in your segments to create all sorts of weird and glitchy tracks. Use at your own risk! :-P
Fixed crashes that occurred when switching between walls and profiles.
The track description length limit has been increased significantly.
1.5.4 20/02/2013
Fixes a crash in the track editor affecting very large roller coaster setups when adding a new segment to the end of a track.
NEW IN 2.7
A one-time in-app purchase is available to unlock all the features in the app. If you bought the app while it was still a paid app, you will retain full access to the app - no further in-app purchase is necessary. Contact us at support@ziconic.com if you experience any issues.
more Version 2.7.1 08/07/2024
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