# Pocket World-New Journey — user reviews > 413 indexed App Store user reviews of Pocket World by Minimax PTE LTD, rated 3.90/5 from 3,269 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-world-new-journey/id1585315274/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-world-new-journey/id1585315274.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,142 · 4★ 182 · 3★ 117 · 2★ 120 · 1★ 708 ## What do users think of Pocket World? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Relaxing gameplay - 👍 Detailed models and graphics - 🕹️ Enjoyable puzzle building **Cons** - 🙄 Too many ads - 😒 Overly complicated with new features - 🤔 Confusing progression system - 🤯 Significant downgrade from original game **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent crashes and freezes - Progression issues and inability to advance **Most requested features** - Bring back the original Pocket World 3D game - Reduce ads and in-app purchases - Simplify the gameplay experience ## Newest reviews (20 of 413) ### 2/5 — Should’ve left it alone *2026-06-29, version 1.0.53* The first one was way better than this. I wish developers would quit acting broke and rewriting the previous game into the new one when the new one ends up being better than the new product ### 3/5 — map *2026-03-18, version 1.0.53* tôi ghét giao diện hiện tại quá loằng ngoằng tôi thích giao diện cũ ### 1/5 — 你们游戏策划有脑子吗 *2026-03-07, version 1.0.53* 不止一次了 上次二月也是，本来天数就少，每日打卡任务放锦标赛，点开锦标赛一看今日无锦标赛。2月打卡都没完成。今天又来这出。策划动动脑子成吗？ ### 1/5 — bad feeling factor within the game *2026-02-27, version 1.0.53* It used to be a great game, but ever since they replaced the designer with an idiot, it’s become a complete mess: extremely frequent ads, a nonsensical rating system, a chaotic in-game currency setup, meaningless competitions, and ugly character designs. It has completely strayed from the original 3D puzzle experience that made it enjoyable in the first place. ### 1/5 — Miss the old version :( *2026-02-25, version 1.0.53* I used to have so much fun with the older game and was excited when it relaunched, only for it to be plagued with ads and I couldn’t make progress without watching MORE ads or grinding for those fairy things??? What a letdown ### 1/5 — 👎🏼 *2026-02-22* O jogo anterior era infinitamente superior a esse ### 1/5 — To much ads *2026-02-13, version 1.0.53* You can turn of wifi go on airplane mode there is always ads every time i click somthing there is a ad fix it ### 1/5 — Adverts galore *2026-01-28, version 1.0.52* I paid to “remove ads” but the game still forces you to watch adverts every other level! Definitely NOT worth the money I paid! ### 1/5 — Decent overall game *2026-01-26, version 1.0.52* Too many ads!! ### 1/5 — A money hungry loss of a great game *2026-01-25, version 1.0.52* This game was amazing as a kid, I’d play it on my iPad on every roadtrip we’d go on. I’d delete the app and redownload it so I could replay levels starting from the beginning from how much I loved it. Now here I am returning to this game, corporate greed has left it as a hollow shell that echoes a game long gone. Not only is it worse than original it’s not even halfway decent. Truly this game is terrible if you want to follow a candy crush style level system, and watch ads before and after a short puzzle be my guest. The original taught me about architecture of all sorts which this one does too, but it’s so deformed it doesn’t feel nearly as potent. This game used to be above competition far superior than anything else, now it is the dregs of 3d puzzle games. This likely won’t be seen but if a Minmax employee is reading this please fix it. Yes your company may make more money now but it has lost all faith I once had. Even sell the og game as a $5 premium version, no doubt you’ll remedy some of the pain you’ve caused. But I’ll just say Minmax is a great example of how a charming indie studio can be overtaken by greed. Do better… ### 1/5 — Go back to the Old Version *2026-01-18, version 1.0.52* The 1.0 was wayyy more enjoyable than the game in it’s current state. Too many ads and unnecessary other popups to worry about compared to original. I don’t know why the developers felt the need to make the game so grindy, but it’s been a massive disappointment since the update. I loved building the dioramas but this disappoints me. ### 2/5 — It’s not bad but it could be better *2026-01-05, version 1.0.52* I liked how easy and fun the original version was, all of the additional parts in this new version were not needed. I still just play it as if it was the original but it’s a bit annoying with the whole ‘You need drawings of level #’ thing. Additionally, I have three stars on every other level but I cannot get three stars on 9-6 for the life of me and I’ve done it at least 20 times by this point. Both fast and accurate and I still cannot ace it. It’s kind of unaesthetic to see a bunch of three stars and a random one star so if you could try to fix that level because I no longer think it’s me making mistakes on it anymore. In summary, I think the original was way better than this new update, but as I said, it’s not horrible. And please, please, please fix level 9-6 because it’s really aggravating me. ### 1/5 — Older version was better *2026-01-04, version 1.0.52* I liked this app for a while but deleted it when my storage was full. Redownloaded it expecting it to be at least somewhat the same, maybe a UI update but generally the same. It had so many ads. I had at least 4 in a single level that would’ve taken me 5 minutes to complete but instead took almost 10. The fairy as a tutorial guide is a dumb idea to add to a game that is so straightforward gameplay wise. Power ups are also dumb because it’s a puzzle game. Why would you need a power up in a puzzle game? Even the puzzles themselves are bad. Used to be cute and creative. There’d be events to celebrate something with exclusive themed levels. Now it’s generic. I felt like I was playing a slop game that you see on Instagram or something. ### 2/5 — Purchasing “remove ads” doesn’t help *2025-12-27, version 1.0.52* I never leave reviews, but I’m so sad at what this app has become that I feel obliged to. I used to play this years ago and loved the simple, cozy, and even educational aspects it had. I recently re-downloaded it, and was hit with very long, unskippable ads that made playing unenjoyable. I wanna note that the app pretty quickly pushes you to buy an add-on that supposedly removes these ads. I happily bought it, but unfortunately there are still a ton of “optional” ads. I say “optional” because the game mechanics forces you to watch ads if you want to play at any sort of reasonable pace. Let me explain: Essentially you have to use a certain amount of “stamina” to play any one level. You get stamina by watching ads, or waiting for the stamina bar to fill up over time. This slightly annoyed me, having bought the add-on — but I thought, “fine, I’ll wait and do a few levels a day.” A reasonable pace, no? The trick is, you also have to gamble this stamina in order to get “shards” to unlock the next level, before you can actually play it. If this sounds confusing that’s because, well, it is! What this all means though is that you have to wait potentially days(!) just to play a *single* level. This isn’t a reasonable pace. Of course, the alternative is that you can watch a ton of “optional” ads and gain more stamina that way. Today I decided to try that, as I still hadn’t gotten enough “shards” to move forward despite checking over many hours. And guess what? It took roughly 10 ads for me to get enough shards to finally play the next puzzle. That’s nearly 30 minutes… of ads! Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mind some ads, especially in free games — developers need to eat, too! But I paid $5 to remove ads, and here I am watching ads! For what it’s worth I would’ve paid $10 or even $15 to remove all ads. But unfortunately this is an app that uses ads as an essential currency. You can only avoid them so long before you hit a serious wall and can go no further. 2 stars: 1 because building itself is fun (when you actually get to do it); and 1 because I’m glad they kept the music from the original version of the game. It’s very soothing I hope the devs see this review and reconsider the way they approach their apps. There is a less scummy way to make money than this - and that is by investing in the experience of the game, rather than demolishing it. ### 3/5 — Too many ads *2025-12-26, version 1.0.52* Way too many ads. I had the original app years ago and it never had this many. ### 1/5 — Estrago total *2025-12-26* o jogo antigamente era bem simples de jogar. a estética era outra, uma interface que condizia com oque o jogo trazia, sem enrolação, sem tantos comerciais. você jogava por ser relaxante e não tinha um limite do que você poderia fazer ou não. como vi num comentário aqui, estragaram a imersão do jogo com essa tela entupida de informações desnecessárias, comerciais exagerados e limite de jogo. ### 2/5 — Было лучше *2025-12-22, version 1.0.52* Раньше любила эту игру Но сейчас скачала, куча рекламы, понадобавляли непонятно чего Играть невозможно стало. ### 1/5 — I miss the first game :( *2025-12-22, version 1.0.52* The original game was my favorite, and I regret every day that i accidentally deleted it from my phone. Please bring back the first beautiful game. ### 1/5 — Bring back the original! *2025-12-21, version 1.0.52* The 1st version of this game was super fun and simple. You have all the different country’s and you would just click on the next one when you have enough coins. Sometimes you had to watch an ad to do some levels but it was overall really simple and fun. I had recently stopped playing for a while, not even realizing there was an update. When I started playing, it got rid of all my levels. I was very mad because I was so far into the game. Now there’s fairy’s trying to give me tutorials and power ups. Also, not to mention all the ad’s, it’s insane, one pops up when I finish a level and start a new level, and in between playing. I dislike the update especially since I was so involved in the original. I will definitely be deleting this game… ### 1/5 — disappointing *2025-12-12, version 1.0.52* wished it was like the old version ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Broken *2026-08-26, version 1.0.53* The adds fail constantly, and then the same add loads again and fails, this happens a dozen times in a row. In short if you want total frustration this is where you should be. ### 1/5 — unskippable ads *2026-08-02, version 1.0.53* i used to love this game, now each time i try to play i get an ad with no X button. the ads won't stop and the game is unplayable ### 1/5 — Too much advertisements *2026-07-28, version 1.0.53* The game loses its sense of discovery; it's supposed to be relaxing and educational, but here it's just full of ads, which kills the fun, and it feels more like a challenge than entertainment. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2026-07-27, version 1.0.53* I played this game years ago when it was simply building beautiful scenes from around the world, redownloaded it recently to get back to it and I’m really disappointed to see how it’s changed, the original was 1000x better ### 1/5 — Why *2026-07-07, version 1.0.53* You made one of the best mobile games into a slop game you ruined this whole game I would give 0 star if I could bring back the old game ### 1/5 — 广告出现bug *2026-07-03, version 1.0.53* 广告卡顿 无法跳转 ### 1/5 — Impossible to complete sets *2026-05-05, version 1.0.53* No access to arena. I loved the original version but it was only updating for android devices, so I gave up. I recently started the new version, but it’s incredibly frustrating that you can’t earn certain characters after the event—specifically, the pursuit of dreams characters. Also, the zoom is clumsy. ### 1/5 — The old version was better *2026-05-03, version 1.0.53* This new version is just garbage! I was excited to get this game back when I got my new phone but then I get hit with levels?! And no clue what I do! Out of all the games I loved this one went down hill like the rest… full of ads trying to force you into spending money to get rid of them! Adding shards because they want you to waste more money on stamina! Its ridiculous ### 1/5 — Tried to at least be positive *2026-04-28, version 1.0.53* It really is just bad compared to the old version, and I miss it so much. I played that game for almost four years straight. And now it’s just ads and overstimulating stuff. I used to feel genuinely relaxed with it too ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time *2026-04-26, version 1.0.53* Just like everyone else, I played the old version of this game and loved it! With this new version, there’s more ad’s then game, and after each level you have to watch an ad to unlock a level! So basically it’s 90% ad and 10% game play. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Bad *2025-08-24* This game was fun before the new update. Too much of ads. Please cut back on the ads ### 5/5 — What a lovely game *2024-12-27, version 1.0.49* This game is really nice for relaxing when you’re stressed out or for long rides ### 5/5 — Not broken *2024-09-29, version 1.0.47* Nvm it’s not broken. ### 5/5 — Bien mais *2024-09-13* Le jeu est dans la continuité du précédent, alors dommage qu’on ne puisse plus jouer au premier, ou vous regardez des publicités pour débloquer des bâtiments et ça reste bloqué, sans pouvoir accéder au bâtiment. Ce serait un plus d’avoir le premier en complément du 2ème. ### 5/5 — Good *2024-07-07, version 1.0.44* Awesome ### 5/5 — Brings old memories *2024-05-14, version 1.0.44* I used to play the first version of the game when I was a child and I completed the game old memories 😢🥺 ### 5/5 — To many adds *2023-11-18, version 1.0.42* I love this game but to many adds ### 5/5 — 삭제후 다시 깔아봤는데 왜 삭제했었는지 기억남 *2023-08-16* 구버전이 훨 몇배는 나았음.... 버전2나오면서 삭제한건데 이 재밌는거 향수에취해서 다시 다운받아 해봤는데 초반에 하고 삭제했던게 기억남••• 그리고 왜 삭제했었는지... 과금유도+광고+갑분시간타임과 그에따른 별 갯수들..,,😓 기존 게임 방향성과 많이 달라지고있는느낌... 어차피 돈을 벌어야하는거라면 힌트(과금), 스테이지 완료후 광고로 돌려도 충분히 많은 유저들을 모을수있었을텐데 갑자기 시간에쫓겨 퍼즐맞춰야함.... 난 힐링하려고 겜다운받은거였는데 ;;; 자세하게 들여다보며 즐기던 옛날갬성은 이제 끝남 다시 바꿔주지않는이상 하지않을듯하지만 구버전이 너무도 그립네요••• ### 5/5 — Old Game? Another Exit although no reply *2023-05-13* I am asking just one more time- I have kept the old app on my phone hoping the buildings would be made available to iPhone users. I do not need diamonds etc - other than you opening the things that cost diamonds. I cannot get diamonds nor can I buy them. I just enjoyed the build. Please reply - if not I guess I will delete the app as I can get no further. Everything costs diamonds or is an “event” which it is not possible to join the event. You were opening things like Lombard Street & Jerusalem and a couple of others. I am extremely disappointed that there have been NO communication as to whether the other app has been dropped completely or if it is still available. The new one is not as enjoyable. I look forward to your reply PLEASE Let iPhone users play the old game by OPENING THE EVENT BUILDINGs!!!! We CANNOT BUY DIAMONDS- we get as far as The Tehran section and can’t go further- can you NOT let us at least build the event buildings? I would be willing to play the DAILY & use coins like I have been. It is a waste of time now! I have the new PW on my iPad and am not as thrilled with it was the original. Because I play it on an iPhone I have not gotten any upgrades. I am now unable to go any further. Isn’t there a way you can open the event sections to iPhone players? I see all of these sections with so many models! I cannot even buy any diamonds for those Savile Row. I am playing the newest on my iPad - can’t you guys PLEASE let iPhone users do the models from events? We can’t beat anyone one or get prizes, I just want to build these items. I used the rest of the diamonds to buy New Swan Stone 😉 ### 5/5 — 제발 봐주세요 *2023-03-11* 2020년때인가 그때부터 이 게임을 즐겨했었습니다 그런데 깁자기 시감제한이 생기고 점수 같은 게 생겨서 너무 아쉬워요 제발 예전으로 돌려주세요 예전으로 돌린다면 지금보다 더 성공 할 거예요 제발 부탁드립니다 --- *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 2026-09-08.*