2.3.2
2023-06-13
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.
2.3.1
2023-05-31
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
2023-05-25
• 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.
2.2
2023-04-27
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.
2.1.2
2023-03-14
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.
2.1.1
2023-03-07
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
2018-01-17
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.
2.0
2016-03-22
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.
1.6.4
2015-10-26
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.
1.6.3
2015-09-30
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.
1.6.2
2015-09-25
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.
1.6.1
2015-09-24
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
2015-09-16
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.
1.5.4
2013-02-20
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.
1.5.3
2013-01-25
Here's a small update as we gradually modernize and update AirCoaster for today's iPhones and iPads. Thank you all for your support over the last 4 years.
✓ Fixes thumbnail and profile photo glitch on iOS 6.
✓ Optimized for the iPhone 5.
✓ Retina display support on the new iPad.
✓ Browse one another's list of followers and people they follow.
✓ Tracks can now be substantially larger (i.e. no more max size).
✓ Add way more trees (but as always mo' trees mo' lag...).
✓ Multitasking support (yeah can you believe it took us this long).
✓ Cleaned up the interface by removing a lot of outdated and infrequently used options and features. Removing these obsolete features makes it easier for us to maintain the app and add new features.
1.5.2
2011-07-07
The ride simulation is now at full Retina Display resolution on supported devices.
Profile pics posted on Retina Display devices are now in full Retina Display resolution.
Fixed stuck keyboard bug (finally!)
1.5.1
2010-12-20
- Smoother animation on iPads running OS 4.2 (anti-aliasing is off by default).
- Reply snippets on your wall makes it easier to follow conversations.
- Bug fixes (e.g. stuck keyboard on wall) and few interface improvements here and there.
1.5
2010-08-11
• Add a realistic roller coaster station to your tracks to create the ultimate ride experience.
• All new realistic 2-seater suspension car.
• Place up to 6 trains on the track to create exciting dueling coasters.
• Ride properties (e.g. conventional/suspension mode, gravity) are saved along with the track. Now you can be sure that your fans are riding your tracks exactly as you intended.
• Sound effects now change depending on whether you are in a tunnel or over an invisible segment.
• Many UI improvements and bug fixes.
1.4
2010-07-07
NOW FULLY OPTIMIZED FOR THE IPHONE 4!
# Awesome high resolution graphics for the iPhone 4 Retina Display.
# Turn on Sensor Mode and use the accelerometer + gyroscope on the iPhone 4 for a fun, immersive virtual reality experience.
# 2 beautiful new realistic roller coaster cars.
# Significantly improved simulation graphics. The most realistic AirCoaster ever, and the best roller coaster simulator for the iPhone/iPad!
# (iPhone version) Reorganized Main tab provides easy access to commonly used options.
1.3
2010-06-23
- Fixes iOS 4 incompatibility issues for older iOS devices (iPod touch 2nd gen, iPhone 3G)
- All new high resolution graphics for the iPhone 4’s gorgeous Retina Display.
- Better, faster 3D graphics performance, especially in the track editor.
- Anti-aliased 3D graphics (iOS 4 required).
- New "Everyone" tab in Updates shows you all the conversations that are happening on AirCoaster.
- Fixed random tree placement bug that showed up in XL 1.2.
1.2
2010-06-14
Fixes crashes experienced by some iPad users.
Play any song from your library while riding tracks.
Significant improvements to overall stability, especially for iPad users.
Undo button (iPad only).
Please help us out by updating your iTunes review after downloading the update!
1.1.1
2010-06-01
Fixes crashes on iPad. Turn your iPad off and back on if app crashes upon launch.
1.1
2010-04-27
# Improved stability. Fixes infrequent crashing upon launch. If the app still crashes, turning your iPad off and on will fix the problem.
# Shake to UNDO in the track editor.
# Improved two-finger pan + zoom makes it easier to navigate around the track in the track editor.
# Track, support and car colors are fully customizable using the new color picker.
# Alert notifications when somebody writes on your wall.
# (iPhone/iPod touch) Draggable arrows now appear only in landscape mode.
# Numerous improvements to the user interface.
# Track lighting is now theme-specific (see the outer space theme for a good example).
# Bug fixes and performance improvements.