A Whip

A Whip is a small Android application that makes the handset behave like a whip. The phone is swung, and the app responds to the motion by producing the crack of a whip, so the gesture and the sound are joined. It belongs to the category of novelty or party applications rather than tools with a practical task.

The application is published by Michael Pöhn under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence, and the source code is therefore available for inspection and reuse under those terms. It is available for Android only.

As the app depends on physical movement of the device, it is best suited to occasions where the phone can be swung freely. Users should note that the handset is held loosely during use, which is a consideration for anyone with a device that is awkward to grip.