# Make a Bonsai

> Virtual bonsai tree creation and collection app with educational elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Bust Out Solutions, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-bonsai/id696977286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bust Out Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/429552521)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.1 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-bonsai/id696977286/reviews.md

## What is Make a Bonsai?

Make your own virtual bonsai tree! Choose your species: juniper, maple or ficus. Pick from an endless variety of starting trees. Trim branches to create your own individual work of art. Pick the perfect pot, then view it in the virtual collection!

There is an infinite variety of trees to start with. No two are ever the same, so your creativity is always challenged anew! Experiment with different styles of trimming, and learn fun facts about the rich, centuries-long bonsai tradition.

Best of all, cap off your bonsai experience with a visit to the real bonsai trees at the Ordway Gardens in Como Park, St. Paul, Minnesota!

## Key features

- Create virtual bonsai trees
- Choose from multiple species
- Trim branches for unique designs
- Select pots for display
- View in virtual collection
- Learn bonsai tradition facts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-bonsai/id696977286/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really cool!

*2025-10-12*

Totally a fun app. Nice graphics. Super simple.

### 3/5 — Just needs a few extra things

*2025-01-20*

Just needs the ability to bend and manipulate the branches, and a zoom feature. Maybe a gallery of your previous trees. Add something where the old trees grow, and you have to perform maintenance with the help of a push notification.

### 4/5 — Good game with much potential

*2024-09-15, version 1.3*

They could really improve this game with a few adjustments.
Trees growing as time passes. 
Aesthetic competitions where everyone can start with the same base plant.
Pinch and zoom for better control.
Addition of wire to control growth angles

### 1/5 — Not enough features

*2024-07-29*

I’m not quite sure why everyone has been giving this app such a Good rating. The graphics are horrible and you can’t bend branches, grow new parts of the tree, and the cutting is bad. And there is not enough options of trees to choose from. I Don’t recommend this app at all.

### 4/5 — Hard to trim

*2023-08-18, version 1.3*

If you could zoom in it would make the trimming so much easier and more precise so you can get it looking how you want otherwise very fun. We have bonsais in our garden 😊

### 2/5 — Could be great… but isn’t

*2022-05-05, version 1.3*

The most important part of bonsai is time and this is missing from this app. We need to see how pruning will affect the tree over time. This app only amounts to gardening. Could be a great app but isn’t.

### 5/5 — Best game

*2022-02-10, version 1.3*

This game is great if I could give it 6 stars I would

### 1/5 — Total disappointment

*2022-01-08*

C’mon?!? Really??  There’s nothing to this.  This seems like someone had the initial spark of a good idea, barely started to create something, realized it would be a tremendous amount of development work and then quit.

### 4/5 — Wonderful

*2021-04-19*

I really like your app.  I have growing bonsai for a very long time and found your app really fun to play with.
Suggests
1. Bonsai are rarely planted in the center of a pot; usually at 1/3 or 2/3 position.
2. If you really get ambitious, add a grow button; then, the user goes back to prune.

### 3/5 — Solid

*2021-03-18*

LET ME BEND AND SHAPE PLEASE. ITS THE BEST PART

## Frequently asked questions about Make a Bonsai

### What is Make a Bonsai?

Make a Bonsai is a free app that allows you to create and customize your own virtual bonsai trees. You can choose species, trim branches, select pots, and learn about bonsai history.

### Is Make a Bonsai free to download and use?

Yes, Make a Bonsai is completely free to download and use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices can I use Make a Bonsai on?

Make a Bonsai is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for Make a Bonsai?

Make a Bonsai has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and up.

### How often is Make a Bonsai updated?

The app was last updated on February 17, 2019, with version 1.3. It has not received updates since then.

### What species of bonsai can I create in Make a Bonsai?

You can choose from juniper, maple, or ficus species to create your virtual bonsai trees.

### Does Make a Bonsai offer any real-world bonsai experiences?

The app suggests visiting real bonsai trees at Ordway Gardens in Como Park, St. Paul, Minnesota, to complement your virtual experience.

### What is the user rating for Make a Bonsai?

Make a Bonsai has a rating of 3.6 stars based on 23 user ratings.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2019-02-17

• iPhone support
• Support for latest devices
• User interface improvements

### 1.2.2 — 2015-04-25

Fixed crash

### 1.2.1 — 2015-03-30

Minor fixes for iOS 8

### 1.2 — 2013-09-18

No release notes.

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