# Little Crane World Editor

> Level editor for 'the little crane that could' game with iCloud sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Abraham Stolk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-crane-world-editor/id515859445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abraham Stolk](https://appshunter.io/developer/303320757)
- Category: Productivity, Games, Racing, Simulation
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 156 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-crane-world-editor/id515859445/reviews.md

## What is Little Crane World Editor?

World Editor for the game 'the little crane that could'. With this World Editor, you can make your own levels for that game. Currently discounted with 50% during the introduction of this new app. Get it now before the price goes up.

The level designs are stored in iCloud. Users can share levels with friends.

Note: Before buying, enable iCloud on your devices. Do not buy this World Editor if you do not want to, or can not enable iCloud for your devices. [see below]

Note: To play the levels created, you will need to download the (free) game separately. The world editor is compatible with the game version 4.3 and later.

Support for retina iPhone and retina iPad.
iCloud storage for level designs.
Online video tutorial on the use of the World Editor.

To check whether iCloud is properly enabled, please open the 'Settings' app of your device, and go to the 'iCloud' tab. Then check that 'Documents & Data' is switched to 'ON'.

## Key features

- Create custom game levels
- iCloud level storage
- Share levels with friends
- Online video tutorial
- Retina display support

## What do users think of Little Crane World Editor?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Needs an update
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Brilliant
- 👍 Awesome when used with partner app
- 👍 AWSOME

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer devices
- 🐛 Doesn't let you play your own levels
- 🐛 Overcharged and didn't work

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening the app
- Levels don't load properly
- Can't delete or edit placed objects
- iCloud sync doesn't work
- App freezes and kicks user out

**Most requested features**

- Update the app to work with newer devices
- Add more vehicles and construction pieces
- Allow using multiple vehicles in a single level
- Add ability to change colors of objects
- Add a way to share and play user-created levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 156)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-crane-world-editor/id515859445/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Needs an update

*2025-12-28, version 1.4*

Needs an update for newer iPad versions please otherwise good app

### 1/5 — App

*2025-07-13, version 1.4*

Can everyone have an update of ‘World Editor’ to Version 1.5 please

### 1/5 — Nico Hybrid

*2024-12-20, version 1.4*

No Gool

### 4/5 — The developer needs to update it to work with iOS

*2024-05-11*

The developer needs to update it to work with iOS

### 5/5 — Plz update

*2024-03-09, version 1.4*

I was hoping to make a level but it said that the dev had to update it.     To the dev. If you can update this app plz do so😄😄

### 5/5 — Update

*2024-02-11, version 1.4*

Can you please update this app please

### 2/5 — UPDATE IT!!!!

*2023-08-04*

When I tried to update it, it says that the creator needs to update it to my version of my device.

### 1/5 — Please update this

*2023-07-18*

Update this because it’s not working on iPadOS yet so updated it please.

### 1/5 — The app doesn’t work.

*2023-07-16, version 1.4*

It won’t even open.

### 1/5 — OverCharged & Didn’t Work

*2023-03-23*

The app was listed at $2.99, but I was charged twice that.  And then it didn’t work on my iPad! iOS complained that it was incompatible with iOS 16.1.3.

## Frequently asked questions about Little Crane World Editor

### What does the Little Crane World Editor do?

This app allows you to create your own custom levels for the game 'the little crane that could'. You can design unique game environments and challenges to play yourself or share with others.

### How are my level designs saved?

Your level designs are stored using iCloud. This ensures your creations are backed up and accessible across your devices. You can also use iCloud to share your levels with friends who also have the game and editor.

### Do I need to buy the game separately?

Yes, to play the levels you create with this World Editor, you will need to download the free game 'the little crane that could' separately. This editor is compatible with game version 4.3 and later.

### What are the system requirements for this app?

You must have iCloud enabled on your devices to use this World Editor. Specifically, ensure 'Documents & Data' is switched to 'ON' in your device's iCloud settings. The app also supports retina iPhones and iPads.

### Is there a tutorial available?

Yes, there is an online video tutorial provided to guide you through the use of the World Editor. This resource will help you learn how to create and manage your custom game levels effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2013-11-08

→ Fixed capability to get launched with "Open With" from Safari.
→ Added 64 bit build.

### 1.3 — 2012-09-25

✔ Fixed race-condition crash by moving iCloud operations to a serial queue.
✔ Added support for 16:9 widescreen on iPhone5.

### 1.2 — 2012-06-21

⊠ Fixed crash bug

### 1.1 — 2012-04-28

✔ Fixed crash bug (if you only have locally stored designs)
✔ Added new block type 'red/grn stackable container'.
✔ Added new block type 'road t-junction'.
✔ Doubled maximum world size to 2048 blocks.

### 1.0 — 2012-04-16

No release notes.

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## More apps by Abraham Stolk

- [The Little Crane That Could](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-little-crane-that-could/id408257810)
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- [The Little Plane That Could](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-little-plane-that-could/id946579610)

All apps by Abraham Stolk: https://appshunter.io/developer/303320757

## Related topics

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