# minimize — Relax and simplify

> Gravity-based puzzle game with minimalist design and handcrafted levels. (iPhone/iPad app by BorderLeap.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimize/id1078677054 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BorderLeap](https://appshunter.io/developer/546937507)
- Category: Games, Family, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 194 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2016-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimize/id1078677054/reviews.md

## What is minimize?

Immerse your eyes, ears and mind in minimize, a beautiful game of simplification and foresight.  Simply swipe to change gravity and minimize each puzzle to where no blocks remain.

- 140 colorful, handcrafted levels
- Minimalist, isometric design
- Each progressive level is built upon its predecessor
- Peaceful, captivating soundtrack
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Sync progress over iCloud

## Key features

- Gravity manipulation puzzles
- 140 handcrafted levels
- Minimalist isometric design
- Progressive level difficulty
- Peaceful soundtrack
- Leaderboards and achievements
- iCloud progress sync

## What do users think of minimize?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🧘 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 🧠 Thought-provoking and challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Nice design and concept
- 🎶 Calming and pleasant music
- ✨ Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 💡 Elegant and simple mechanics
- 🚀 Fast and makes you think

**Cons**

- 🌈 Colorblindness issues make it unplayable
- 📈 Difficulty ramps up inconsistently
- ⏳ Levels can become trivial after finding 'the trick'
- 🔚 Game ends abruptly with no fanfare
- 💰 Steep price for limited content
- 🤔 Some later puzzles are easier than early ones
- 🖱️ Start menu interaction feels off

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot get past 'headphone recommended' screen
- App won't open on certain iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add new levels
- Option for higher color contrast
- Colorblind mode or alternative tile colors/symbols
- Hints or a way to skip levels
- Add more content or levels
- Smarter reset button functionality
- Allow sliding to start the game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimize/id1078677054/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Entretenido

*2024-11-26*

Buen diseño aunque se hace difícil muy rápido

### 3/5 — Interesting game but needs update

*2020-05-18, version 1.2.1*

I love this game and find it very relaxing and provoking at the same time. But it really needs updating, the developers need to keep introducing new levels, otherwise its really not worth the cost.

### 5/5 — Отличный пазл!

*2018-10-23*

Любителям головоломок - самое то! Не без недостатков , конечно -  объективно, скорее на четыре звезды тянет, но в надежде на новые уровни ставлю , авансом, пять...

### 4/5 — Schönheit vs. Farbkontrast

*2018-10-01*

Sehr schönes Spiel, wobei die Farben schwierig zu unterscheiden sind. 
Tipp: Einstellungen, Allgemein, Display-Anpassungen: „Weißpunkt reduzieren“ ausschalten. 
Wunsch: Option für höheren Farbkontrast als Einstellung hinzufügen.

### 4/5 — A daltonic version would be very good

*2018-09-08*

Sometimes the game colors are so close that color blind people like me just can't play. It would be so nice if the game has a high contrast colors option. That's the missing star of my evaluation.

### 1/5 — Impossible to see the color differences

*2018-08-31*

I want to like this game but I can’t tell the difference in the color of the tiles. 

This isn’t very friendly to people with even mild color blindness.

### 5/5 — 디자인과 컨셉이 정말 내스타일인 게임

*2018-02-28*

👍

### 5/5 — Good game, very relaxing, but there’s a trick to it.

*2018-02-19, version 1.2*

This was a very fun, relaxing game. My favorite kind of games are untimed puzzles and this totally delivers. I strongly recommend it.

Note to players, and the game designers if they read this: about halfway through the game, I figured out “the trick” and almost all levels were trivial after that. Not saying what it is. 

Also, I completed level 140 and the game just ended. No fireworks, no extra levels, no Luigi, just back to the home screen. Kind of weird.

### 1/5 — Colour blind issues

*2017-12-09*

Although it be ok for some if you are colourblind like me then it becomes unplayable on level 14 I gave up because I couldn’t distinguish the two colours in play.

### 5/5 — Buen juego para pasar el rato.

*2017-11-20*

Es entretenido y la música es bastante relajada. Recomendado para desestresarse.

## Frequently asked questions about minimize

### What is minimize?

minimize is a puzzle game where players use swipe gestures to change gravity and solve increasingly complex levels. The goal is to clear each puzzle by removing all blocks, offering a beautiful and simplified gameplay experience.

### What are the key features of minimize?

The game features 140 colorful, handcrafted levels with a minimalist, isometric design. It includes a peaceful soundtrack, leaderboards and achievements for competitive play, and iCloud sync to save progress across devices.

### How much does minimize cost?

Based on the provided information, the application is available as a paid download. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is minimize available on?

While specific platforms are not detailed, the mention of iCloud sync strongly suggests compatibility with Apple devices, including iPhones and iPads. It is designed as a mobile application.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from minimize?

You can expect a strategic and foresight-driven puzzle experience. Each level builds upon the previous one, requiring players to think ahead and master gravity manipulation to achieve simplification and clear the board.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2018-05-29

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Just a minor maintenance update.

### 1.2 — 2017-11-17

iOS 11 and iPhone X support!

### 1.1.1 — 2017-08-23

A few minor bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 1.1 — 2017-01-25

40 beautiful new levels await...

In Minimize we don’t want to disrupt your relaxing game to ask for a review.  If you have been enjoying Minimize and have a moment to rate and review the game here in the App Store, we would appreciate it more than we can say.  Thank you!

### 1.0.1 — 2016-12-17

Allow landscape device rotation and fix issue with menu accessibility and leaderboards in level 100.

Also... we don’t want to disrupt your relaxing game to ask for a review so if you've been enjoying the game and have a minute to rate the game here in the App Store, we would appreciate it more than we can say.  Thank you!

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*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 2026-09-09.*