# Horn™ Free

> Third-person action-adventure game with gesture controls and a fantasy story. (iPhone/iPad app by Phosphor Games, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horn-free/id571350004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phosphor Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/452823335)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.21/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 5.0 · 744 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2012-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horn-free/id571350004/reviews.md

## What is Horn™ Free?

NOTE: HIGH DEFINITION GRAPHICS AND ADVANCED FEATURES ONLY SUPPORTED ON iPad2, Latest iPad, iPhone4S, iPhone5, iPod 5th Generation!

NOTE:  Horn is a graphically rich game with advanced features.  To OPTIMIZE your playing experience, you may want to turn off other apps before playing.
 
HORN FREE is the Free version of the Critically Acclaimed 3rd person action adventure game HORN - a completely unique experience where anyone can fully explore and enjoy a beautiful and engaging console-style world, all controllable by touch gestures.
 
In HORN FREE all players can enjoy the “Prologue” section of the Horn Story, as well as a brand-new endless QUEST Mode where Horn seeks to destroy Titans taking over the land! Build up your gear as you take on tougher and tougher foes, and find all the secret caves to loot- the perfect experience for quick pick up and play!
 
In the main Story you play as a young blacksmith's apprentice named Horn who wakes up to finds your village and lands over run by large fantastic, and sometimes humorous, monsters.  It is revealed these creatures are actually the people and animals from your village transformed by a curse, and you alone have the power to free them. On your incredible adventure you carry the loud-mouthed head of one such fantastic creature with you - a somewhat uncooperative and ill-tempered but grudgingly helpful sidekick.  Along with this new companion you must use your sword, crossbow, trusty musical horn, and wits to explore the lands, defeat the enemies, and solve puzzles in your quest to undo the curse that engulfs your homeland.
 
Horn features:
               
·        Accessible controls that anyone can use- walking, jumping, crawling, even grapple hook, are all performed with intuitive gestures
·        Freely navigable console-quality detailed world- go wherever you want; not confined to limited path or rail
·        A rich and unique fantasy world
·        Touch-friendly melee combat and crossbow style weapons
·        3 unique and beautiful lands to discover
·        Endlessly escalating challenge modes
·        Hidden side content to discover
·        Score written by award winning Austin Wintory and performed with full live orchestra

## Key features

- Intuitive gesture controls
- Console-quality explorable world
- Touch-friendly melee and ranged combat
- Rich fantasy world and story
- Endless challenge modes
- Hidden side content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blueprint Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Way of the Warrior | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pygite Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pygite Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pygite Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pygite Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pygite Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Blacksmith's Enchanted Anvil of +10 Portability | $0.99 | one-time |
| Epee de Tiffany Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Costume Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Horn™ Free?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ Stunning graphics and visuals
- 📜 Engaging story and concept
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Nostalgic experience for long-time players
- 👍 Well-made and beautifully created
- 🌟 Amazing and epic game
- 🕹️ Controls work well for some

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Game won't load or run on older devices/iOS versions
- 🕹️ Awkward or bad movement controls
- 💰 Expensive full version
- ⏳ Short game length
- 📉 Graphics toned down on some devices
- 🔊 Missing or non-working sound effects
- 🔁 Intro video loops endlessly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Black screen after intro video
- Intro video loops repeatedly
- Game doesn't load after opening
- Game lags on older devices
- Crashing after every area finished
- Level looping or not progressing
- Graphics choppy and pauses
- Constant crashes after newest update
- Game won't open
- Black screen of death
- Game freezes then closes to home screen
- Crashes after first battle
- Demo didn't load
- Opening sequence stuck

**Most requested features**

- Update for higher iOS versions (iOS 11, 12, 13)
- Add joystick control option
- Add arrows and mousepad for controls
- Make full version cheaper or offer a better price
- Sequel to the game
- Feature the game to increase popularity
- Fix looping levels or bugs
- Add sound effects
- Support for older devices like iPod 4th gen
- Add joystick for better movement and aiming
- Make the game free or a lower price

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horn-free/id571350004/reviews.md

### 5/5 — AMAZING!! but please add to higher iOS

*2020-09-25, version 1.7*

I love this game and I have ever since I was a child, it so nostalgic to me I love it. The only problem I have with it is that it doesn't work with iOS above 11 and that just means I have to play it on my old semi working iPad. Please update it this game WAS my childhood and it is still amazing

### 4/5 — Bring it back

*2020-08-17, version 1.7*

Bring it back that’s all I have to say

### 5/5 — Great game but needs update for IOS 13 I am on IOS 13 I half to use my old IPad for this game

*2020-03-19, version 1.7*

It is a great game but I don’t like that we need to buy the full game that  frustrates me and probably a lot of people to.This game really needs a update so IOS 13 can play because this is a very fun game but not a lot of us can play anymore because this game needs a update for IOS 13

### 5/5 — Update needed for iOS 11

*2019-07-29*

I love this game could you please up grade thank you

### 5/5 — PLEASE!!

*2019-05-05*

So I played this on my old phone and other devices and recently I upgraded my phone to an XR and it sadly doesn’t work with the IOS 12.2 that I have and I’d love it if it did!!

### 1/5 — $3.00?

*2016-08-23, version 1.7*

I played this game a long time ago, it was fun...

When it didn't cost $3.00

### 1/5 — lame

*2015-12-24*

I don't even get the game story I want to play the real game

### 4/5 — The graphics of the game r stunning.

*2015-07-01*

I love the graphics of the game. Can u guys add arrows & a mousepad so I don't have to point to move or attack my enemies? That'd be nice.

### 1/5 — This is just stupid

*2015-04-07*

So... Won't run on iPod 4 "due to high definition graphics. Huh. So why does infinity blade run on iPod 4 when it's graphics are way better?

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2015-01-16, version 1.7*

I absolutely love this game

## Frequently asked questions about Horn™ Free

### What kind of game is Horn Free?

Horn Free is a free-to-play version of a critically acclaimed third-person action-adventure game. It offers a console-style experience with a rich fantasy world, gesture-based controls, and engaging combat.

### What content is available in Horn Free?

In Horn Free, players can enjoy the 'Prologue' section of the main story and a new 'QUEST Mode' where they battle Titans. This mode allows players to upgrade gear and find secrets for quick play sessions.

### What are the key features of Horn Free?

Key features include accessible gesture controls for movement and combat, a freely navigable console-quality world, touch-friendly melee and crossbow combat, and a unique fantasy narrative with hidden content.

### Is Horn Free compatible with all devices?

High-definition graphics and advanced features are supported on specific devices like iPad2, the latest iPad, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPod 5th Generation. For optimal performance, it's recommended to close other apps before playing.

### How is Horn Free monetized?

Horn Free is available for free and includes in-app purchases. This allows players to experience a portion of the game and its quest mode without an initial cost.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.7 — 2013-12-12

- Fixed the crash for devices running iOS7
- Fixed the quest mode bug causing a black screen after level 27

### 1.6 — 2013-01-22

Various small issues addressed

### 1.4 — 2012-12-30

Updated to support full screen iPhone5 / iPod Touch 5

### 1.3 — 2012-12-07

No release notes.

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