# A Normal Lost Phone — user reviews > 169 indexed App Store user reviews of A Normal Lost Phone by Plug In Digital, rated 4.50/5 from 479 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-normal-lost-phone/id1181828672/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-normal-lost-phone/id1181828672.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 365 · 4★ 45 · 3★ 21 · 2★ 16 · 1★ 32 ## What do users think of A Normal Lost Phone? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💕 Touching story - 🌈 Representation of LGBTQ+ community - 🎨 Beautiful art and music - 🤗 Relatable and emotional - 👍 Clever puzzle mechanics **Cons** - ⏱️ Too short - 💰 Expensive for the length - 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and freezes - 🤔 Predictable or lacking depth in the story **Commonly reported bugs** - Calculator app not functioning - Progress getting reset unexpectedly **Most requested features** - Longer gameplay with more branching story paths - Ability to interact with characters beyond just reading - More puzzles and challenges to solve ## Newest reviews (17 of 169) ### 4/5 — Love this game - wish it was longer *2024-10-08, version 1.4* I really loved this game. Really got a feeling for the person behind the phone. Unfortunately it was just too short, I completed it in two hours, and passwords weren’t always intuitive, we never did find out Melissa’s birthday. I would’ve have liked a much bigger calendar, it only had two months on, not realistic for a phone calendar. I had to use a walkthrough. I also would’ve liked a lot more action. I expected to get a lot more messages, emails, dating app messages, etc. But got less than five the whole time playing. The phone also didn’t allow me to send any messages that hadn’t already been drafted by Sam. Would’ve liked to send a message to some of Sam’s friends and potential dates. Didn’t get to know some of them as well as I had hoped. Would’ve been good to add a photo to my (I mean Sam’s) dating profile too. Now I see I’ve almost finished the game, but I didn’t even get to the goal I wanted (can’t really say without spoiling it). Let’s just say I wanted to meet Alice, she sounded really neat, and learn more about his family. Maybe you left it open for a sequel? Maybe when I play ‘Another Lost Phone’ I will find out more. I don’t know. I would really love more in this game. It has a lot of substance, but I was left wanting more, although for me that usually means it was a really good game, I think in this case it really was a bit too short for the price I paid. Bundling it was nice though. ### 3/5 — Great game, but there’s a glitch *2022-03-10, version 1.4* Hey, I was really enjoying the game! Unfortunately, there’s a glitch where I cannot type anything into the calculator, so I cannot progress in the game. Hope to hear from you! ### 4/5 — I like this *2021-06-16, version 1.4* I like this game a lot. The musics r nice and the puzzles are not too chanllenging but still very fun to figure out. Glad theres some good games about trans community. ### 5/5 — great game, very iconic *2021-06-15, version 1.4* as a trans agender lesbian this game is iconic ### 5/5 — Thank you... *2021-06-14, version 1.4* This game had me in tears by the end. i was so glad Sam had a happy ending she deserved it. this game was most definitely worth the 2 dollars.. as someone closeted i really hope i get a happy ending like sam ❤️❤️ thank you. ### 5/5 — Lovely Game 🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈 *2021-06-14* This game helped me related to my brother. Luckily growing up my parents were the exact opposite of this characters parents. I couldn’t imagine having parent’s who didn’t love you for EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE! It’s an eye opening game! It really brings light to the hardships the LGBTQ community faces in their everyday life and while growing into adulthood. I really felt a strong connection to Samira, the devs did an amazing job with this one! ❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈 ### 4/5 — Sad but good *2021-06-13, version 1.4* I liked the game a lot. At first it was kinda hard to get into because of trying to find the passwords, but after I got it the story came together and it’s a lot like my life at first. It was a heartfelt story and I really enjoyed it. ### 4/5 — I loved it *2021-05-09, version 1.4* This game means a lot to me, I loved the story. It doesn't take to long to play and that's ok and I love it for that. Some sections are sorta hard to understand how to progress but you should get it without a guide or anything. I really recommended this game especially to lgbtqia+ youth. ### 5/5 — I’m crying *2021-04-08, version 1.4* It was such a heart warming story love it ### 5/5 — Kinda Short *2021-02-04, version 1.4* The game was interesting in the very least. I thoroughly enjoyed playing it but it was a bit short in the time side of things. Besides that it’s a great game so i’m giving it 5 stars. It truly is amazing and i’m happy i got to play it even after i accidentally bought it. ### 3/5 — Great Story, but not worth the money *2020-11-22, version 1.4* The title says it all, it is a well written story on what was at time of release a very hot topic. You will grow attached to the character and root for them to come out ahead. The game is too short to charge money for it. There is zero replay value as there is only one possible ending. And honestly the art is mediocre at best. This is not even in the same league as the other found phone games like Sara is Missing and Simulacra. This is alright but not worth paying for. You live and you learn. ### 5/5 — Amazing game *2020-11-08, version 1.4* I loved this game! ### 5/5 — ABSOLUTELY LOVELY *2020-10-24, version 1.4* This is the first review I’ve ever wrote because i usually don’t care enough to do it but this game is beautiful. Great story, really nice platform and very informative on important and relevant issues in today’s society! 🏳️‍🌈✨💕 ### 3/5 — For a younger crowd *2020-07-26, version 1.3.1* I like the gameplay, it was fun figuring out a mystery while breaking the taboo of going through someone’s phone. The story though, it fell a little flat. For anyone familiar with these themes, it loses its challenge, so it feels more Young Adult than anything. ### 5/5 — Need More! *2020-07-22, version 1.3.1* Boyfriend started playing one of the songs in the car after he found it on spotify, and it’s not his normal style so I asked where he found it and he said it was from this cute and sweet game! Started it shortly after and just now got to the end and man, my heart. Will be recommending to EVERYONE, whether they are queer or not because this game is CUTE and oddly educational, learned more than I thought I would! Just enough of a puzzle and very much great plot and I love love love it! ### 5/5 — This helped me a lot I love it❤️❤️❤️ *2020-07-03* I was just looking for a game to buy and I came across this and I though oh this would be a good time killer. When I started playing it, I instantly fell in love. I love how this game is mostly about a trans woman and other people apart of the LGBTQ+ community there aren’t many games that have that topic. It also talks about real life problems that people may have experienced before. I don’t really know what to say but this is a great puzzle and story telling game for people part of LGBTQ+, or people that are allies this is a great game!❤️❤️❤️❤️ ### 5/5 — Awesome!!! *2020-07-01, version 1.3.1* I LOVE this game it is so beautiful and powerful, not to mention the music is really amazing! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Broken on iOS 17.4.1 *2024-05-22, version 1.4* Very sadly, the “calculator app” doesn’t work on iOS 17.4.1 so the game cannot be completed. ### 1/5 — don’t download the game it’s boring *2024-03-30, version 1.4* I think the game was boring and even though the art style was okay, most of the characters looked terrible and the designs were bad. I think Sam was annoying and if he had more relationships with people instead of all his texts being happy birthday it would’ve been slightly better. The art style wasn’t terrible but the character designs were AWFUL ### 1/5 — Game just freezes *2023-04-07, version 1.4* I’d like to write a review but the game just freezes and I have to restart my iPad to close it. I purchased this and your bundle, would love a refund! ### 1/5 — Love the story but keeps crashing!!! *2020-04-05, version 1.3.1* I adore the premise of this game but am beyond frustrated with how it randomly erases all my progress and restarts from the beginning on my iPhone 7. It’s happened six times now! ### 1/5 — Lost *2020-02-18, version 1.3.1* What is the WiFi password? ### 1/5 — Not a game *2019-08-23, version 1.3.1* The story is great. But it’s a story; not a game. Took 30 minutes and there were 4 puzzles essentially consisting of finding information in text messages/ emails/ photos. No challenge. Love the story, but call this what it is. NOT a game. ### 1/5 — Only meh, and short *2019-06-02, version 1.3.1* This game was okay, terrible and not a good ending, along with it only took me an hour to finish. Waste of 5 bucks!! ### 1/5 — Not a Good Game *2018-12-31, version 1.3.1* I can’t believe i paid money for this. the previews made it seem like such an entertaining and fun game, but it really isn’t to me. i’m not understanding how to get into wifi on it and the wifi is basically the only way to do anything. i’m disappointed and really do not know why i spent money on it. ### 1/5 — Décevant *2018-01-18, version 1.3.1* Jeux beaucoup trop court pour la somme demandé (environ 1h et même moins pour l’histoire). Une histoire vide sans péripétie. Je ne conseille pas l’achat de se jeu. ### 1/5 — Short, has no ending *2017-11-26, version 1.3.1* The game is bitterly disappointing unfortunately, the story is lazy and the game has no ending. All you do is look through someone's phone, you aren't given any choices in the game at all. Do yourself a favour and save your money I regret not doing so ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Revisiting a Memory (Spoilers ahead!) *2025-03-28, version 1.4* I guess I first downloaded this game a long time ago, in 2017, as a teen. I have no memory of it at 27 in 2025 but I was scrolling through my old apps for some nostalgia and saw it, figured it would be a fun little mystery game. When I first played it I was 19, and I was just figuring out I might not be straight. Flash forward to now and I know I’m not a woman either. What a wonderful treat to find this game and get to relive the mystery. As a trans person myself I can say the subject was handled very well, especially for having come out 8 years ago. It hit so many personal notes for me. My (now) wife came out to me first. When she told me she was a woman I was so excited to get to say I had a girlfriend. When I discovered I was non binary she was nothing but supportive. After dating since we were 15 she was finally ready to get married on our 10 year anniversary. I was honored to give her my last name. What I’m trying to say is the story on the forums, about the woman whose partner comes out to her as trans, it doesn’t always end badly. If anyone is out there reading this after just having played the game, scared to come out to your partner, please have hope. 12 years with my wife next week. It can happen for you too, coming out isn’t always the end. Anyway this game was lovely and I appreciate how the subjects were handled with such grace. There was only one thing I had to look up a hint on, the game lasted me about 1.5 hours but kept me up late when I work tomorrow lol. Trans kids out there I love you. I gets better, I promise. ### 5/5 — Extremely moving *2024-08-17, version 1.4* I thought it was going to be another “find the person” story but (no spoilers or anything) it completely changed into something I could not stop reading for an hour. The puzzles are challenging but fair, the story is relatable in ways I’ve never experienced in similar games, and I legitimately cried at the end. Short but sweet. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Très touchant *2023-06-24, version 1.4* Quelle belle façon de raconter une histoire. On se sent très près des personnages. Merci pour cette expérience unique. ### 5/5 — Stellar and heart wrenching *2022-08-10* This is a wonderful game. Without spoiling too much, I found that I deeply identified with the events, revelations, and emotions that the player discovers throughout the course of the game. This game, while not identical to, tells a story that mirrors events that have occurred in my own life. I highly recommend this game, and while the puzzles can be difficult at times, the rewards and rich storytelling are more than worth it. Thank you to the developers for making this game, and I look forward to playing the sequel. ### 5/5 — Sweet, Hopeful, Realistic *2022-04-23, version 1.4* I loved this game. Searching through the phone to find puzzle answers while learning about the main character’s life was a great way to experience this story. ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2022-04-02, version 1.4* The game design is amazing, and the way the story unfurls as you solve each puzzle makes the experience feel authentic and rewarding. The score is also incredible, a perfect match for the tone of the game. Absolutely gorgeous story, with a satisfying end. ### 5/5 — Short and Sweet *2022-02-22, version 1.4* For those reading reviews before buying, this game can be difficult to play if you’re not as thorough about details. It is considered a mystery rightfully so. However some complain it’s too easy. As an avid lover of mysteries, there were some roadblocks I had a difficult time getting started on, and other times it was a bit straight forward. Keep an eye on the details. ;) As for the message of the game, it’s an amazing one. It’s a game I find not just relatable but too relatable. I know too many people in my same demographic experiencing exactly what the overall lore of the game is about. It’s a really heartfelt game easier described as a short story with mysterious elements. My girlfriend told me about it and when we played it together she told me it was a little short. That said, I spent at minimum an hour on it, actively that is, and I loved every minute of it. Despite relatability its an amazing game overall that I was actually drawn to over and over. I played it at work when I was supposed to be busy, even because it has such a unique charm. A similar game series I’ve been drawn to for years is Life Is Strange, a ‘mystery-based’ CYOA. It strikes me as an inspiration even. While I would actually pay more for *this* game I do seriously hope there’s an independent source of revenue for the team that worked on it as I’d like to see it free to play. Having grown up in a poor family, and even another family that didn’t let me have privacy or spend any of my money on anything I wanted to, I didn’t get to buy mobile games. I feel like this could have a much larger audience and reach more youth if it were free. But ADs would kill the immersion and I wouldn’t want to harm the devs. This is an amazing ride. I crave every minute of it. Bought it because my girlfriend said it was good, and it was so good that now her girlfriend won’t stop pestering her about how good it was lol ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 💙💖🤍💖💙 ### 5/5 — Add trigger warnings. But SO good *2021-11-19, version 1.4* Please add trigger warnings for sexual assault as well!! But whew- FASTASTIC story. I had no idea what to expect but didn’t count on a powerful and MOVING tale! I feel incredibly grateful for every bit of that! Wish there was a way to write a final email to the main character but it’s almost more moving without that ability. Wow. ### 5/5 — Great short narritive *2021-10-03, version 1.4* Very touching story, fun game mechanics ### 5/5 — Awesome *2021-09-07, version 1.4* Awesome game! Honestly, thank you for making it, thank you! Not only was it a story I could appreciate, it was wonderfully done! Through the story you really did do your best to figure out what to do best, each time you were rewarded for it too! The music was nice! This games deserves a lot! It’s unique and has great quality! Thank you --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*