# Balloonimals — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Balloonimals by IDEO, rated 3.55/5 from 38 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloonimals/id307459878/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloonimals/id307459878.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 20 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 9 ## Newest reviews (10 of 50) ### 4/5 — Pretty Good *2012-07-21, version 2.1* Ok... This is a good app but it needs improvement. I like it a lot but really... 2 dollars!! You can get a pack of gum for that price!!! It should b 99 cents. It should also have more animals and u should b able to do more things with them. But over all, it's a good game I guess. If u want too get it then go ahead. But it's not the best game😉... ### 4/5 — Great app but.... *2012-04-13, version 2.1* My 4 yr old, almost 5, loves this app. However he gets frustrated that you can only work on it from one side and it won't rotate along with the phone, ease fix it!!! All the apps I have do it except for this one!!!!!! He keeps saying it's broken!! ### 5/5 — Latex free! *2011-07-16, version 1.9* My son has always loved anything balloon. How awesome that he can make them for himself now with this easy and engaging app. My one complaint is the occasional drool that gets on my phone when he blows on it. But at least I know he can enjoy balloons w/o latex allergies and choking hazards. ;) What about some with doctors gloves? ### 3/5 — Make sure to try lite version first *2011-06-09, version 1.9* I don't want to diss the app or anything because it's very cute. It's really fun and suprising at first but after your first time trying all the different animals it gets a little boring. I don't think the app is worth $1.99, if it was my choice to price the game I would make it $0.99. My advice to viewers who aren't sure if they should get it or not, you should be smart unlike me and try the lite version first. It defenatly will tell you if you will like it or not. And to the makers of the game, it just takes certain people to like the game and I'm sure they'll come. I also wish you the best of luck for making a better and succesful app next time!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 4/5 — good app but a feature removed in the paid version?! *2010-12-04, version 1.705* My 18-month old loved the lite version so I opted for the paid version to give her more to see. Unfortunately, I had to see her disaappointment when there was no vibration as she made the T-Rex stomp & roar. The lack of vibration (or an option to turn it on/off) is a slight drawback to this otherwise good app (4-stars). I had to re-install the free version to get her to laugh again at the T-Rex movement (WITH vibration). Any chance of getting this included in the paid version? ### 3/5 — Great Game! *2010-11-24, version 0* This game is really cool. But I do have a few suggestions: It would be really cool if we could feed, pet, and play little games like hide and seek with the animals If you could, please make the duck look less scary. It's kind of creepy the way it makes the sound and how it just stares in space Also, it would be cool that if you left your animal alone for a bit, it would do little actions on its own. If you made these changes, I would give this game 5 stars ### 5/5 — Great App for Kids! *2010-09-15, version 0* This app is perfect for my 2 year old. I have it on the iPod touch, so you shake it instead of blow into it to blow up the animals. This app is fun and entertaining and they keep adding new animals. It's a really great buy! ### 5/5 — This is magic! *2010-09-01, version 0* My two little guys love this game. They love to guess the character and then over inflate. It's especially cute when we visit their cousins and they borrow my phone to demo the magic trick that is Ballonimals. Special request: my 4 year old wants a brontosaurus. Thanks for all the fun! ### 5/5 — Perfect for distracting kids *2010-07-23, version 0* I work in hospital with kids and use Balloon Animals to help them distract from unpleasant things (like IVs or being examined, and harder stuff too). I have been using for at least years and it is awesome. I love the new animals but the kids are always looking for more animals. Please make more. Plus I use it on my iPhone and the deep breathing helps them calm down. ### 5/5 — More animals please. *2010-07-13, version 0* U did a great job with updates and creating this app but u should add more animals. Such as an elephant, tiger, octopus, bird in nest, giraffe, and a peacok. Also, u could add catogories like farm animals, safari animals, jungle animals, pets,forest animals, and nocternal animals. I hope my sugestions help u make this app a better experiance for buyers. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-01-20, version 6.0* Paid 2 dollars for an app that makes blowing sounds with no balloon. ### 1/5 — Need new IOS 13 update. App crashes *2019-09-23, version 5.55* You guys need an update for the new IOS. It keeps crashing. ### 1/5 — Truly Disapointed *2019-03-19, version 5.55* There is no clear direction, no content page . Not at all what I expected ... I wanted a step by step instructions on how to make simple balloon animals, an ability to forward threw options and create . The cost for this app was not worth what a person gets and I’m sorry I threw my money away ... in hindsight I should of gave it to the homeless! ### 1/5 — Freezes constantly *2018-12-22, version 5.55* Almost every time I open this app for my two year old it freezes. Very frustrating to have to exit and open the app again. ### 1/5 — Won't even install *2016-06-12, version 1.0* Paid for these apps three days ago and they still won't install. If they aren't working, take them out of the App Store. ### 1/5 — Bundled & Left With Nothing *2016-04-19, version 1.0* I purchased this app as a bundle along with the baby balloonimals for my youngest son. After the purchase, (an NUMEROUS attempts with wi-fi ON / wi-fi OFF & changing different locations), these 2 apps WILL NOT DOWNLOAD FOR ANYTHING! I got charged for nothing....WHAT A RIP! ### 1/5 — Will Not Open *2014-05-05, version 5.0* I just purchased this application for my son. I bought the $1.99 version. He was so excited to play, until it refused to open. This game lists that it is compatible for all generations of iPad, iOS 5.0 or higher. We own the first generation. If this game is incompatible with our iPad, it should clearly be listed, or prompt during the purchasing/downloading process that the game will not work with our iPad. I am very disappointed, especially considering this game wasted my money, only to glitch and upset my child. Now I am out $2, explaining that the developers created a product that states it will work with our iPad, but will do no such thing. ### 2/5 — Needs iOS 12 update. Not working on XR phone *2018-11-20, version 5.55* Needs a update ### 2/5 — Used to be great *2017-10-23, version 5.53* My kids loved this app but the last few weeks it has been freezing up after the first balloon was made and had to be restarted every time. Now it won't even make one. It freezes as soon as the first balloon is blown up now so we can't even use it. ### 3/5 — Promising *2013-03-11, version 2.1* This app is promising if it continues to improve and resolve the crashing issues. My four year old really likes the app so far, but it's a little disappointing that there are less than 10 animals (even in the paid version) and that they cycle through in order each time. I think they need to add more animals and also randomize them so you can't memorize what's next (which gets boring after a couple of rounds). Very cool graphics and concept, though. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Balloonimals Version 9.1 *2022-01-01, version 6.0* Instructions: Swipe to Blow an Trex, Crab, Dog, Snake, Fish, Unicorn, Sheep, Lion, Duck, Kangaroo, and 2 Snails and Play with All of them and Take a Picture and Play for 2 times, 3 times, 4 times, and Everytime and Pop but, it Takes Forever after Buy $1.99 in Balloonimals if you put your Password again, if you forgot password, put your passcode and your password and it installs. Find in App Store, Not Google Play! For All ages 2-90+ ### 5/5 — Excellent developer *2016-11-08, version 5.53* This app was among the first apps I purchased on our second(?) gen iPod Touch ages ago. I recently downloaded it again just for fun on my iPad and found that the developer is still maintaining it and putting out patches to keep up with the latest iOS versions. Excellent work and dedication! We need more developers like you! ### 5/5 — Engaging fun! *2014-03-28, version 5.0* My kids love this app! Probably the most requested kids app on my iPhone! The animals are beautifully designed & the action of blowing up the balloon and the forming into the animals is beautifully reminiscent of creating real balloon animals without the required skill but with all the fun! Love the popping feature too! ### 5/5 — Twins love it! *2013-07-10, version 4.0* My 3 yr old twins love this app. It keeps them busy when we go out to eat. I live the new upgrade and can't wait for the new app. However my twins are upset that they can no longer save the pics they take f the animals to the camera roll. We didn't have a problem before the upgrade. ### 5/5 — Mom *2013-07-03, version 4.0* My 18 month toddler loves balloonimals! It is a life saver when I need her to sit still for a while (at a restaurant or melt down in the car). The animals are really cute, and the simple interactions means the baby can play with it on her own. This is by far the best kid app we have purchased! ### 5/5 — Perfect for young kids *2013-07-03, version 4.0* A simple but engaging app for young kids. There are some clever and funny surprises when you interact with the animals. No directions needed to figure out what to do, so your kids will figure it out faster than you can. ### 5/5 — You guys did a fantastic job! *2013-07-03, version 4.0* I want to thank you for optimizing the app for the IPhone 5, it looks so much better. The sheep is really cute, and the new animations are really enjoyable. My little cousin could not put my phone down, and neither could I. I definitely recommend this app for everyone ### 5/5 — My 2.5 year old loves it! *2012-08-12, version 2.1* This app was the perfect lure. Got my son to do a BUNCH of stuff by just saying "you can play with the balloons if you..." and he was all over it. Then he loved the animals. We'll see how long it lasts, but I would say I easily got my $2 out of this one already! ### 5/5 — I love this by Backflipping Dolphin *2012-01-14, version 2.1* This is a really good app for kids and adults! Watch out angry birds because ballonimals is in the top 5 chart of most downloaded games. In this game you can create your own ballon animal and watch it come to life as a ballonimal. If you touch a certain area of the ballonimal, it does an amazing action. My personal favorite is when the lion roars so loud that it vibrates the screen. This may be in the next few years in the top 3. I think a lot of apps are in competition with this one. Please reply to what you think. If you hate this app, then you probably do not like balloons that are shaped like animals. It is just the same thing except better. ### 5/5 — Cute and fun! *2011-09-07, version 1.9* I work with 3-5 yr. olds and they are intrigued with this app. They love to discover what it will be, and then what it will do. However, as an adult user, I agree with other reviews that it would be SO much better if I could choose from a menu which one I wanted to see. I hate that when you open the app, it always starts with the dinosaur. If not a menu, then a way to save your spot in the sequence, at least! Love the idea of this and am looking forward to updates and more animals! *Update: After using the app for a longer while, I'm giving it 5 stars because I realized that you CAN choose which one you want to see by swiping up or down to move through the sequence so we don't always have to start with the dinosaur (but we often do because it's a favorite). Looking forward to more animals that do cute and funny things! --- *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.*