# ColorFold — Fold-tastic Puzzles

> A challenging puzzle game involving folding and moving colored ribbons to fill checkpoints. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Pluisch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfold/id1418593600 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin Pluisch](https://appshunter.io/developer/623245948)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 183 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 199 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfold/id1418593600/reviews.md

## What is ColorFold?

ColorFold is a puzzle game that's all about folding and moving coloured ribbons - sounds easy, right?
Move the ribbons in order to fill all checkpoints with the right color. Overlap ribbons, use barriers as a strategic advantage or use the mirrored ribbon, which copies your moves, to make it to the very end. Or use the new oneway-gates and tunnels to complete all levels.
But I don't want to spoil it all - check it out for yourself, especially if you're into challenging puzzles!

Features:
- 200 handcrafted levels
- Universal app with iCloud saves
- Taptic Engine support
- no ads
- no in-app purchases

Happy folding!

## Key features

- Folding and moving colored ribbons
- Filling checkpoints with correct colors
- Utilizing barriers and overlapping ribbons
- Special mechanics like mirrored ribbons, one-way gates, and tunnels
- 200 handcrafted levels
- Universal app with iCloud saves
- Taptic Engine support

## What do users think of ColorFold?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great puzzle concept
- 💡 Creative and challenging puzzles
- ✨ Beautiful and minimalistic design
- 💰 Good value for price
- 🧠 Engaging brain teaser
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay (for some)
- 🌟 Worth the effort

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy controls and mechanics
- 🐛 Ribbons get stuck or don't move
- 🐛 Solutions not always accepted
- 🐛 Bugs in later levels
- 🐛 Inconsistent game behavior
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions/tutorial
- 😠 Frustrating to get stuck
- 👎 Poor implementation compared to originals
- 📉 Design not as appealing as Colorbind
- ⚠️ Incorrect app size listed
- 🚫 Requires internet connection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Line drawing/control often hangs or stutters
- Undo function unreliable
- Individual solutions not accepted
- Obstacles (one-way gates, tunnels) don't work as intended
- Gray line can be drawn when blue line is blocked
- Levels repeat or don't unlock properly
- Ribbons get stuck, forcing level restarts
- Level 69 (and others) seem impossible due to bugs
- Transport icon bug in level 90
- Ghost images when backing up a color
- Blocks getting stuck when running over/under starting place
- Ribbon doesn't follow finger when under another ribbon
- Ribbon segment left on grid
- Cannot pick up end of finished ribbon to backtrack
- Level 0 and 1 not completable
- Incorrect color ribbon dragged over same square before correct one
- New rules introduced without explanation
- When multiple ribbons cross the same square, incorrect color first prevents completion

**Most requested features**

- Add more levels
- Improve tutorial or instructions
- Add a 'moves used' counter with star rating
- Add one-direction roads
- Add bridge/tunnel mechanics (cannot turn)
- Add more color contrast options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfold/id1418593600/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Reicht nicht ansatzweise an Colorbind heran

*2025-03-24, version 2.0.1*

Das größte Manko ist, dass die Führung der Linien nicht immer funktioniert, es stockt, hackt und hängen bleibt, sodass man das Level neu anfangen muss, dabei ist dass das wichtigste bei diesem Spiel - sehr frustrierend. Es ist auch gelinde gesagt schade, dass individuelle Lösung nicht angenommen werden, sondern nur die des Programmierers. Darüber hinaus reicht es auch bei dem Design nicht ansatzweise an das wundervolle Colorbind heran, welches im Appstore nicht mehr angeboten wird, noch von meinem aktuellen iPhone unterstützt wird. :(

### 2/5 — Steuerung eine Katastrophe

*2024-09-25, version 2.0.1*

An sich ein nettes simples Rätselspiel. Allerdings bleibt die Steuerung oft hängen und auch das rückgängig machen von Zügen funktioniert nicht wirklich verlässlich. Habe irgendwann aufgegeben und die App genervt deinstalliert.

### 3/5 — Wrong size - much bigger than claimed

*2024-03-23*

Web says 62mb App size but phone install says 207mb 

Customers need correct information before they are in the download process. 

Otherwise very interesting app concept. 
 
Will run when size matches listing.

### 5/5 — Thank you for this update

*2023-12-11*

Top notch service. Quality puzzle game. Heavily recommended for puzzle lovers.

### 5/5 — One of the best puzzles

*2021-01-29, version 1.6*

Congratulations to the developer. Wonderful game.

### 1/5 — Liebloser Klon

*2021-01-29, version 1.6*

Schade, war vom Original begeistert. Dies hier hinkt leider in Steuerung, Sound, Grafik, Levelprogression ... Lieblos.

### 2/5 — Gut aber könnte besser sein

*2020-08-03, version 1.6*

Ich habe damals daa Spiel Colorbind gespielt welches im prinzip das selbe ist, deswegen habe ich mir das Spiel hier gekauft. Leider ist die Steuerung im Vergleich dazu nicht so gut und nicht so harmonisch. Wenn ich zb eine Gerade ziehen möchte, macht er oft einen Knoten rein und interpretiert die Befehle immer wieder falsch - das nervt! Ausserdem war das Erscheinungsbild des "Vorgängers" viel schöner, da es so abgebildet war als wäre es auf einem Blatt Papier.

### 4/5 — Good puzzle but buggy

*2020-01-30, version 1.6*

I love how the puzzle ideas are so simple and work so well together.

Unfortunately, the obstacles introduced later in the game don’t work as intended. One way gates don’t stop you if you drag the paper over them. The tunnels face a specific direction but you can enter them from any direction. The gray line can be drawn when the blue line is blocked.

With all of these bugs, I have no idea if I’ve finished each level correctly or found a solution by exploiting bugs which makes for a dissatisfying experience.

### 1/5 — This is a rip off of Colorbind from years past

*2019-11-22*

Colorbind was to my knowledge the original of this game developed by “Nonverbal” and it was far more appealing then (like 9ish years ago?) This is a poorly drawn out version and I wish the original were still around. When I move onto new levels in this game it literally repeats old levels unless I exit back to the homepage and click into the newly unlocked level. There’s no beauty in the solutions. There isn’t even a solid way to show you what the “right” or “best” solution is. It just tells you you’re complete and moves on. I wish the original that this was a very poor knockoff of was updated to play on my phone instead.

### 5/5 — Great puzzler - Re-introduced?

*2019-10-21*

I remember playing a puzzle game exactly like this in previous years. It was called Colorbind and I enjoyed it immensely. Great to see this puzzle mechanic back on the appstore. Are you the original developer of that previous puzzler? Best of luck with the app!

## Frequently asked questions about ColorFold

### What is ColorFold?

ColorFold is a puzzle game where players strategically fold and move colored ribbons. The objective is to fill all designated checkpoints with the correct ribbon colors. The game introduces various mechanics to enhance the challenge and strategic depth.

### What are the key features of ColorFold?

Key features include 200 handcrafted levels, a universal app design with iCloud saves for seamless progress across devices, and Taptic Engine support for enhanced feedback. The game also boasts no ads and no in-app purchases.

### How much does ColorFold cost?

ColorFold is a paid application. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases, meaning you pay once to unlock the full game and all its content.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in ColorFold?

You can expect challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking and spatial reasoning. The game involves manipulating colored ribbons, using elements like barriers, overlapping ribbons, mirrored ribbons, one-way gates, and tunnels to solve each level.

### Is ColorFold compatible with my devices?

ColorFold is a universal app, meaning it is designed to work across various Apple devices. It also supports iCloud saves, allowing you to sync your progress between your iPhone, iPad, and other compatible Apple products.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2025-08-15

Minor bug fixes.

### 2.0.1 — 2023-12-10

- bug fixes
- performance improvements

### 2.0 — 2023-11-18

It's been a while! This is a major update.

- completely re-coded the game from scratch
- entirely new design and UI
- 50 new levels
- new level layout
- improved, more nuanced haptic feedback
- difficulty adjustments for previously released levels
- more hint steps (3 -> 5)
- new game mechanics 
- GameCenter integration

Thanks for playing!

### 1.7 — 2023-01-09

- Engine update for latest iOS support
- Bug fixes

Thanks for playing!

### 1.6 — 2019-07-26

- rewritten the entire ribbon-movement from the ground up; if ribbons overlap, your input is now automatically translated into the correct movement
- updated the game engine to the latest version

It has already been a year since the initial release of ColorFold...

The first anniversary seems like a good opportunity to tell you about the upcoming sequel: ColorFold 2!
I've been working very hard on ColorFold 2 for the past months and I can't wait for you to see it.
And you know what? It's right around the corner - it'll be released on August 1st.

Thanks for your support and I hope you'll take a look at ColorFold 2 once it hits the AppStore :)

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## More apps by Martin Pluisch

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All apps by Martin Pluisch: https://appshunter.io/developer/623245948

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