# ColorFold — user reviews > 54 indexed App Store user reviews of ColorFold by Martin Pluisch, rated 4.30/5 from 183 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfold/id1418593600/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfold/id1418593600.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 121 · 4★ 30 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 16 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (16 of 54) ### 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. ### 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. ### 3/5 — Interesting idea *2019-02-22, version 1.4* The concept is nice, but the implementation a bit sloppy - the good-feeling vibe could be upped by better sounds and graphics - As a challenge there could be a „moves used“ counter with a star-rating - some bugs are still in the game ### 3/5 — Would be a 5 if no bugs *2018-12-29* Ribbons often get stuck, forcing level restart. Level 69 seems like I might not get past it because one ribbon can’t complete its circuit due to the bugginess. Hoping the dev team sees this and sends out an update! Such a fun cool concept and lovely aesthetically. Three hints is the perfect amount to keep things from getting frustrating. ### 3/5 — WHY DOES THIS GAME REQUIRE INTERNET? *2018-09-29, version 1.3* What exactly are you harvesting from my phone? This is an attractive, fun game. However it falls short of what I expect from a pay game as follows: 1. Way too many bugs. 2. 88 levels? I would expect 200-300. 3. Will not run without an internet connection, though it doesn't show ads. Still fun, though. ### 3/5 — Good puzzle game but too buggy *2018-09-16* I think this is actually a really good game but it has too many bugs when using multiple colors. On level 68, it wouldn’t let me navigate the green color under 3 other colors. It just stopped moving with your finger. Also, it often gets confused with which color I’m trying to control. Finally, it some times leaves a ghost image when you back up a color. I’m finding myself restarting the level because it’s stuck and I can’t fix it. ### 5/5 — Fantastic puzzle game *2018-09-03* What a fantastic game — just wish there were even more levels available. ### 5/5 — Cool and in more... *2018-09-02, version 1.1.1* I find the Easter Egg. Hint : Binary Code 🙃 ### 4/5 — Great puzzle game *2018-09-02, version 1.1.1* This is a really good puzzle game. Engaging but not too addictive so I know whenever I’m playing it’s because I’m having fun. One thing I wish it had was a section explaining rules with an explanation of new game elements as they appear because I’m up to lvl 25 now and I’m not sure I understand all of them. Or I’ll put in a solution that as far as I can tell should be correct but the game doesn’t let me advance, forcing me to use hints to give the game the solution it wants. ### 4/5 — Fun game, some bugs *2018-08-31* This is a great brain teaser game. I’ve been stuck on level 69 for a few days. I know how to finish it but I am unable to due to blocks getting stuck when they run over or under the starting place of another color. Hopefully they fix this glitch soon so I can move on! ### 5/5 — Very good game *2018-08-31, version 1.1.1* Very good games, the price est very interesting for the quality of games I think, a fonction possible : - one direction road - bridge/tunnel ( we can’t turn) ### 4/5 — I remember colorbind, this is great *2018-08-30, version 1.1* Same game as colorbind but with more to it this time. I find that there are some glitches while playing - for instance the ribbon sometimes doesn’t follow my finger if it’s under another ribbon, it sometimes leaves a ribbon piece on the grid, otherwise this would get 5 stars. The puzzles are challenging, which is great! Finished all the levels and only needed a hint on one! Looking forward to more levels! ### 5/5 — Fun Challenge *2018-08-28* It was a fun and challenging puzzler to burn a few minutes here and there. Best part was the “easter egg”. Thanks guys. **Developer response:** Hey openEnmity, I'm pretty sure that you're the first one who has found the easter egg! Congrats :D Martin ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — I want it to work *2019-03-15, version 1.5* Maybe this hasn’t been updated, but it’s very frustrating to pay for a game and then be unable to play at all ### 1/5 — even level 0 does not work most of the time *2018-08-29* I can get level 0 to complete sometimes but trying again with the same moves will not complete. I cannot ever get level 1 to complete. I have an iphone 8. Tried restarting. Tried rebooting. Tried erasing and installing again. Nothing I do allows me to complete level 1. ### 1/5 — Huh? *2018-08-27, version 1.0.1* That guy at the top that gave it 5 stars is obviously the developer’s buddy. If after all the complaints and still no tutorial of any kind. What a waste ### 1/5 — No instructions *2018-08-26, version 1.0.1* Without instructions, I am totally unsure of how I completed this puzzle. ### 1/5 — I don’t understand *2018-08-26, version 1.0.1* What am I supposed to do? Tutorial or instructions, please! ### 1/5 — Can’t... *2018-08-26, version 1.0.1* Can’t make level 1 work lol... best 2 dollars ever... how tf do I get a refund? ### 1/5 — Zero instructions *2018-08-26, version 1.0.1* No instructions and it’s not intuitive at all so I can’t even get past the first level. ### 1/5 — Poor copy *2018-08-25, version 1.0.1* This game is copy pasted from a glorious iOS game called Colorbind. But it’s the poorest clone I’ve had the chance to play on this store which says a lot. Uglier, less interesting and lacking most of what made Colorbind a good game, this is just a bunch of unimaginative puzzles strung together. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 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! ### 5/5 — Genial 👍🌟✨ *2019-08-22, version 1.6* Geniales Spielprinzip. Macht richtig Laune. Selbsterklärend und für jedes Alter. Eines ist jedoch unklar. Auch wenn so mancher Level geschafft wurde gelten nicht immer alle Level auch als gelöst und man muss den Level neu lösen bzw. verändern damit er auch als gelöst gilt. Und damit meine ich, dass es meiner Meinung nach keine Fehler wie z.B. "Halbe" Steine gibt. ### 5/5 — Fun game *2019-08-16* Sounds like still having glitches- and they must be different from game to game. I can’t get past level 31 even following the hints. It’s telling me to take one color ribbon under the fold of the other color, and of course the game won’t let me do that. I want to keep playin! help! Update! I’m just an idiot! Figured it out! It’s fine! Lol great game! Updated stars to 5 ### 5/5 — Level 12 *2019-02-25, version 1.4* Onmogelijk om level 12 op te lossen. ☹️☹️☹️ Ik heb al uuuuuren alle mogelijkheden bekeken, maar level 12 is niet mogelijk. Daar gaan mijn centjes. Help mij met level 12 aub. Ik vind het spel op zich heel leuk, maar kan niet verder alvorens dit level klaar is. ### 5/5 — Enjoyable *2018-10-23* 1st - don’t let those comments about no instructions stop you from downloading. The difficulty ramps up the same time new mechanics are introduced, and it can be frustrating. But it’s worth the effort! 2nd - level 90 transport icon does not work. Works in the new levels *up* to level 90 just fine. Sent a note to app support also. Update: Lvl 90 fixed! **Developer response:** Hey there, thanks for your feedback! Glad you're enjoying ColorFold so far :) ### 5/5 — I love this game *2018-09-14* For all the people saying it’s a waste of money or there is no tutorial. This game is literally so simple it doesn’t need one each level building off the last and slowly getting more challenging than the last. It teaches you with out having to tell you how to do to play the game. Don’t get me wrong there have been a couple levels that I was stuck on for a day or two but with a little rest and then revisiting the game I solved it so fast I felt dumb for not seeing it the first time. It’s a very beautiful game with the ribbons changing shades so you can tell if a different color can go over or under it. The dev is still very active which I love even if the update is just bug fixes or new levels. It’s great to see he’s still working on it. The game is not prefect but it’s more than WORTH two dollars. I’m sure the dev is trying he’s hard to improve the game the best he can!! I hope one day this game has as many levels as “unblock me” ### 5/5 — Top... *2018-09-14, version 1.2* ...ein tolles Spiel, für einen fairen Preis und gut umgesetzt. Danke für die immer wieder neuen Level, die per Update nachgereicht werden. Hatte vor Jahren mal ein ganz ähnliches Spiel, dass dann leider eingestellt wurde, hiermit habe ich aber einen super Ersatz gefunden. ### 5/5 — This game rocks *2018-09-05* I give the developer kudos for creating such a beautiful and fluid game that allows the mind work things out and be rewarded with euphoric bliss by finding solutions. A tutorial is not necessary, just a little bit of reasoning and logic with applied experimentation. The ribbons are just as they would be in rl with a soft underside and a vibrant silky top side. When you turn the ribbon it folds under. If you bring a ribbon over another ribbons box and it is on a top side the other ribbon will automatically traverse under making the solution incorrect as the ribbons have to flow over the boxes not under in order to get the ping. On some levels this might seem impossible, but I assure you it isn’t. It is just hard to figure out the correct pattern without experimentation. I am on level 50 and have only had to use hints on 2 levels. Keep up the good work devs. This game is well worth the $2 price tag and my mind thanks you for the challenge. --- *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 2026-08-29.*