Retro Eight Ball · Support

A little help with the eight ball.

Questions, feedback, or a bug? Contact Jeff Geissler.

Email scale.with.jeff@outlook.com
Include your device model, iOS version, app version, and what happened. Please avoid sensitive information.

How to play

Think of a yes-or-no question, then tap SHAKE!. A triangular answer floats into view. Each tap makes a new random choice; the same answer can appear more than once. Physical phone shaking is not required or supported.

I can’t feel the buzz

The iOS app requests a short haptic tap on supported iPhones. Test it on a physical iPhone: the Xcode simulator cannot reproduce the feeling, and other devices may not support it. Check your device’s vibration and haptic settings if it feels silent.

The triangle isn’t moving

With iOS Reduce Motion enabled, the answer appears immediately without floating or blur. This is intentional. You can check the setting under Settings → Accessibility → Motion. Animation also pauses while the app is inactive.

Supported devices

The iOS app supports iPhone and iPad running iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. It works offline, without an account. Opening these help pages or sending email requires a connection.

Where can I find the app version?

Tap About & Help inside the app. The version and build number appear at the top.

Privacy and source code

Read the privacy policy or view the open-source project. Developers can report a public issue on GitHub. Do not post personal information in public issues.