# OLDTV — How fast can You think?

> Fast-paced cognitive game testing word and color recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by Michal Walaszczyk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldtv/id1392377960 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michal Walaszczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/943468873)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 350 App Store ratings · 159 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 134 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldtv/id1392377960/reviews.md

## What is OLDTV?

HOW FAST CAN YOU THINK?

Rated 9.5/10 on Steam!

"The gameplay creates a deep level of immersion, unlike any other game I've ever played."
"Allow me to go on a rave about this game and how its simple concept is amazing."
“What a remarkable experience.”

You are a genius child sitting in-front of a TV screen, you will switch through every channel on the planet.
Can you tell the difference between words and colors?

OLDTV is a gamified stroop test with a little nostalgia and a much favored soundtrack.

## Key features

- Rapid channel switching
- Word and color differentiation
- Gamified Stroop test
- Nostalgic theme
- Original soundtrack

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| DLC Antarctica | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 250 Channel Points (CP) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 Channel Points (CP) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Channel Points (CP) | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of OLDTV?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Unique concept and visuals
- 🎨 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 🔒 No internet required to play

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sherlock mode not working as expected
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing between blue and purple
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🤕 Visuals can be straining on the eyes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Achievements not unlocking properly
- Connectivity issues when playing offline
- Incorrect country information displayed

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Improved color contrast settings for accessibility
- Ability to remap controls or invert them
- Tutorial or better onboarding for new players

## Recent user reviews (10 of 159)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oldtv/id1392377960/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 広まれ

*2025-09-11, version 1.06*

コンセプトからビジュアル、難易度まで全てちょうど良く楽しく遊べました！
もっと大事に遊びたかったくらい

音声ON推奨です
雰囲気&難易度増すので

### 5/5 — OLDTV is Great and am tuned for whats to come next

*2025-03-30*

So This Game got an update for mobile and i think it was because due to the development of BACK OF SPACE the so called OLDTV sequeI. cant wait till that gets release and I wonder if that game will actually get a mobile port. The game's concept is insanely great and i feel like a lot of underrated games that are like that. Look at FEZ, its has a different concept of gameplay and its underrated.  Now the Soundtrack is really good and i think its my favorite part about of the game. Lastly, OLDTV is great and the COLDTV DLC is nice but one thing i don't like is that this game is free on steam and it doesnt have that but on mobile it has FORCED ads. Also on the steam version, Its much easier to get a combo skip. I Bought the COLDTV DLC twice on two devices, time and money well spent :)

### 4/5 — Love the game! But…

*2024-07-25, version 1.06*

Please move the “free cp” or allow us to turn off advertisement pop ups 
I dont like using a second life, nor do I need free cp; when I try to restart immediately in after failing I often accidentally hit one of the above
I dont care if I have to pay for this option, I will do so gladly if I must

### 1/5 — sherlock mode is not activated

*2024-06-08, version 1.06*

Sherlock mode is not activated when the combo is connected.
please fix.

### 4/5 — can't activate Sherlock mode in main game

*2024-02-14, version 1.06*

big fan of this game, it's a great way to kill time. i can activate Sherlock mode in Saturn mode but not the regular game. I know I'm playing fast enough too. would be five stars otherwise

### 5/5 — Ничего себе

*2023-08-25, version 1.05*

Купил пять лет назад, с кучей игр на скидках. Запустил чисто в толчке чекнуть, приятно удивлен

### 4/5 — Incorrect country

*2021-08-14, version 1.05*

So…I was playing old tv and I found that ISRAEL was in Asia which is incorrect I know this because I know my geography and apparently this game doesn’t ISRAEL ISIN AFRICA NOT ASIA!!!!!!!!!!!But apart from that the game is good,just one question,what does Sherlock mode do????

### 4/5 — Yes

*2021-07-07, version 1.05*

I’ve played this game for a long time could use some things in settings for looks but is really good and I’m glad it’s made it to the App Store this is really the pog champ moment

### 3/5 — Great when it works

*2021-05-19*

Overall, a well made game with an original cool concept. I played it a while ago and just recently redownload it. Except for some reason this now REQUIRES data/WiFi? I used to play it in the car on long trips etc, and I don’t remember that ever being a problem. But now, if you try to open it without data/WiFi it immediately closes. Every single time. Which means I can no longer do it on car/plane rides which is sortof why I downloaded it again.

### 2/5 — Crashes all the time

*2020-10-29, version 1.05*

The app is very fun when I can play it and I would a lot more but the app crashes almost every single time I go to open it. This is super annoying as otherwise it would’ve been a great game. I’ve used it on my other iPhones and get the same problem please fix this!!!

## Frequently asked questions about OLDTV

### What is OLDTV?

OLDTV is a game designed to test your cognitive speed and reaction time. You play as a child in front of a TV, rapidly switching channels and needing to differentiate between words and colors displayed.

### What are the key features of OLDTV?

Key features include rapid channel switching, the ability to distinguish between words and colors, a gamified Stroop test mechanic, a nostalgic theme, and an original soundtrack.

### How much does OLDTV cost?

The application is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting optional content or features can be bought within the game.

### What kind of experience does OLDTV offer?

The game aims to provide a unique and immersive experience by combining a simple concept with challenging gameplay. It's described as a remarkable experience that offers a deep level of immersion.

### What is the gameplay like in OLDTV?

The gameplay centers around quickly identifying differences between words and colors as you cycle through various TV channels. It's a fast-paced challenge that tests your mental agility.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.06 — 2023-11-26

Lot of fixes, better stability

### 1.05 — 2018-08-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

intro bug fix

### 1.04 — 2018-08-13

Reaction time in the infinity mode
Chinese Traditional and Simplified
Thank You for your feedback!

### 1.03 — 2018-08-08

minor bug fixes
polishing touches
new localizations

### 1.0 — 2018-07-11

No release notes.

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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 2026-08-24.*