# Prune — user reviews > 360 indexed App Store user reviews of Prune by Joel McDonald LLC, rated 4.30/5 from 568 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prune/id972319818/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prune/id972319818.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 380 · 4★ 67 · 3★ 51 · 2★ 28 · 1★ 42 ## What do users think of Prune? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌳 Beautiful, elegant design - 🕹️ Relaxing, meditative gameplay - 🎶 Calming, atmospheric soundtrack - 🌟 Unique, artistic experience - 👍 Simple and intuitive controls **Cons** - ⏱️ Levels can feel too time-sensitive - 🤔 Unclear objectives and mechanics - 🕰️ Game is too short for the price - 🐛 Performance issues on older devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Progress reset after updates - Unresponsive controls at times **Most requested features** - More levels and content updates - Zen mode with no time constraints - Level editor and sharing capabilities - Improved tutorials and explanations ## Newest reviews (17 of 360) ### 3/5 — Great game, poor optimization *2026-05-22, version 1.1.6* Let me clear one thing first- I love the game on Android. It feels so calm and peaceful, and the UI is buttery smooth. So I thought about buying and playing on my iPhone (15P). But the experience is complete opposite here. The UI is extremely laggy and the levels are literally unplayable. The game hasn’t been updated for 2 years, so maybe it’s not optimized for newer devices and iOS. I would love to give it a 5 star review, but not until this lag is fixed. ### 4/5 — Leider sehr kurz *2023-12-07* Das Spiel ist ungewöhnlich und gefällt mir schon deshalb. Allerdings ist es extrem kurz. Als der Abspann kam, dachte ich zuerst, es wäre jetzt nur die Einstiegsrunde zu Ende und nun würde es richtig losgehen. Dann kamen aber nur noch die paar Bonusaufgaben und dann war es das schon. Schade, fand ich recht kurz für‘s Geld. ### 4/5 — Лагает *2022-11-04* На iPhone 13 mini частота кадров по ощущением 10-15 кадров:( на IOS 16.1. iPhone SE 2016 года на IOS 15 все прекрасного работало. Исправьте пожалуйста ### 2/5 — You “finished it?” How ya figure? *2022-06-22* Relaxing music, fun concept, But I don’t understand anyone calling it relaxing when out of the gate the trees burst out, in all directions, and within 3 seconds tree is either dead or you have a stick left……. The levels make no sense. Star - white, black with white boarder, blue, circle around any of those or not…did I complete the level or not? Why aren’t all level symbols left the exact same in my wake of completions? ### 3/5 — I love these types of games…but not worth $5 *2022-05-10, version 1.1.3* These intricate puzzle games are fun and interesting, but this one is limited in levels so I don’t think it’s worth the price they charge for it. ### 4/5 — To fast *2022-04-28, version 1.1.3* So first of all I love this game but here are some things the creator should add I finished the whole game in about a week(on another device) so they should add some more levels or put a creative mode where you can make your own little map other than that The game is great ### 3/5 — Love this game but gets choppy *2022-01-03, version 1.1.3* I really enjoy this game and I play a couple of levels every night before I goto sleep. I do wish this game had 60fps support since my iPad Pro is equipped to handle performance like that. I also do notice that there are some choppiness to some of the animations when drawing the tree. If those are fixed, it’s an easy 5 stars. ### 2/5 — Great game with no content *2021-09-29, version 1.1.3* It’s a really good game but there is only 3 hours worth of content. Don’t buy ### 5/5 — I cried *2021-08-10, version 1.1.3* Its such a great game. Its so scary what we have done and what will happen if we don’t stop. That ending though was so beautiful. I love this game so much, 10/10, would and have played again. ### 5/5 — Sehr Spaßig! *2021-07-23* Das Spiel hat mir sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Nicht stressig, sondern entspannte Atmosphäre. Gerne mehr davon. ### 2/5 — Not worth the money *2021-05-29, version 1.1.3* I enjoyed this game while it lasted, but it was less than a week before I finished the game. I enjoyed going back to the different levels to try to get the people flowers that were difficult but I wish the game had four times as many levels. ### 4/5 — 0_0 *2021-04-20, version 1.1.3* That was an explosive ending ### 2/5 — Had potential *2021-03-31, version 1.1.3* Fist stage was fine, enough of a challenge but still relaxing fun...but too often I was confused at to what the hell I’m supposed to do...does nothing to explain Relaxation turns to frustration and I wave goodbye ### 3/5 — Quietly intriguing *2021-02-27, version 1.1.3* I was enjoying the art of pruning to create blossoms. But as the levels become harder I found it difficult to work out what was needed to create the exact amount of blossom to succeed. On the levels where you create a tree to open a new portal for a tree, then another portal for a tree I got blossoms on the third tree and nothing else happened. So I redid the second tree and got blossoms. But I couldn’t get the first tree to bend the right way to get blossoms. The previous levels only required getting the third tree to blossom. So I’m stumped. I guess I’m saying it’s not really clear what’ required. Perhaps an indicator that fills up with blossom? ### 5/5 — Tips would be helpful *2021-02-27, version 1.1.3* I love this game!!! I calmed me down and was very happy, but I need some help. What are the yellow flowers? I have been finding them here and there and I was wondering what they were. Overall it is an amazing app. Thank you! ### 4/5 — Too short *2021-01-29, version 1.1.3* Very fun and visually appealing game, but I wish there were more levels. I beat the whole thing probably in 90 minutes ### 5/5 — Read before buying *2021-01-22, version 1.1.3* Ok I love ur game it was so relaxing but.... Ok so I finished the game in 2 1/2 days (with like 30min top each level) so I mean from what I can tell it’s $4 for 5 worlds and 48 levels. It might seem like a lot but it is NOT AT ALL. When I got to the end I was like oh it’s a new game. So I checked and it is 6+ years. I love this game but please add worlds 6-10. I know it is a really hard game to code but I mean in five years you should have like 20 worlds. I am not trying to be rude seriously, but please I love this game please make more. Also wile you make more worlds even if ur not make a sandbox mode so u can grow ur tree how u want with no end. Really I would of put 3 1/2 stars but I want people to read this before they spend there money. I love this game and you should 100% get it if you need a game to relax. Thank you for reading. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Nach der Aktualisierung funktioniert es leider nicht mehr *2024-09-30* In de Beschreibung steht leider nicht, welche IOS Version es braucht. Vielleicht ist mein iPad veraltet? Auf jeden Fall kommt nur kurz das Startbild und schließt sich dann sofort wieder. Schade, hätte mich auf die neuen Level gefreut. Sonst würde ich gerne 5 Sterne geben. ### 1/5 — Abandoned. *2022-04-26, version 1.1.3* Abandoned. But you can give them more money via Apple Arcade. ### 1/5 — More levels *2021-06-30, version 1.1.3* This game is so boring and it’s way too short. Com on. ### 1/5 — How does this even work? *2020-10-17, version 1.1.3* It’s be great if there was some instructions or guidance on how this works. None. Nada. Nothing. What’s the point? ### 1/5 — No sound after iOS upgrade *2020-06-23* I really enjoyed the game, but after iOS upgrade, there is no sound while the sounds of other devices work. Be careful before purchasing this app. ### 1/5 — Another non-game *2020-03-18, version 1.1.3* All you do is swipe branches to make the other branches grow past a barrier. Hard to believe that something like this could win an award. More proof of Apple’s style-over-substance philosophy. Hilariously, despite being released in 2015, it stutters on an XS. ### 1/5 — WHY such high ratings?! *2020-02-03, version 1.1.3* Way too expensive for a silly BORING game! I am completely mystified by the high ratings. Interesting for 15 or 20 minutes and then so stupid I deleted it. What a mistake to purchase this. ### 1/5 — Unclear *2019-12-25, version 1.1.3* No tutorial. Tree grows, nothing happens. I cut the tree, nothing happens. I bought this game a couple of years ago and stopped playing because it was frustrating. Re-downloaded to try again. I don’t get it and the game does nothing to assist with this. ### 1/5 — viel zu kurtz und viel zu teuer *2019-06-05* 0,99 hätten es ehr getroffen ### 1/5 — Would not recommend buying this *2018-12-25, version 1.1.3* Let’s face it. It’s a boring game. I got it on sale for $0.99. But I still don’t think it’s worth it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Peace of mind in a cluttered world *2026-03-13, version 1.1.6* I should have written this long ago. Of all the games and apps I have downloaded onto my phone and iPad, this is perhaps the only one that I come back to, time and time again, when I want to kill a few minutes, perhaps waiting for a bus, or waiting for another app to update. The game play is as complex as you want it to be - there are definite goals, but no annoying time limits or irritating effects to push you towards completing the level. If you just want to mess around and listen to the windswept landscape, you can, and the audio is very refreshing and enjoyable. I cannot recommend this game enough, and occasionally look back to see if this developer has created anything else. I hope there’s more like this in the works, either more levels, or a different (but similar feeling) game. ### 5/5 — 出会えてよかった *2025-08-16* 数々のゲームをプレイしてきましたが、このゲームは無駄がなく美しくて本当に大好きなゲームです。世界観や音楽も最高です！！！！ ### 5/5 — Really really beautiful *2025-01-24, version 1.1.6* I’ve never written a review for a game before, but I’m compelled to say- this is such a beautiful game. It’s so unique and so well designed. It may not be what you’re looking for, but it might be what you needed anyway. ### 5/5 — It’s back! *2024-02-07, version 1.1.6* Omg! I have had this on my phone for years and kind of forgot about it but it used to be my go-to for some calming, meditative distractions. Cleared all the levels long ago. Now it is back with the first update in years (5 years). I am so pumped! Thank you for the update to one of my favs! It was worth the wait. ### 5/5 — Para os amantes da natureza! *2023-06-27* Jogo relaxante e vale a pena! ### 5/5 — Great game - would be cool to have promotion support *2022-10-14, version 1.1.3* Overall everything is good and fun and enjoyable. It would be great if you add ProMotion support too. ### 5/5 — Prune 2?? *2022-10-07, version 1.1.3* Like lots of other people I love the game. I’ve solved it many times and gotten all the blue flowers many times. There isn’t anything left for me to learn on this version. It’s time for Prune 2! ### 5/5 — Beautiful, worth your time *2022-05-04, version 1.1.3* ‘Digital poetry’ describes this perfectly. If the title and screenshots grabbed you, you’ll be satisfied with this work. ### 5/5 — I cannot believe I have not rated this game *2021-10-16, version 1.1.3* I have had this game installed since 2015. This is a true ASMR Type of game very Zen. The stress relief this game imparts is very welcome. Even though I have been through all of the levels countless times I never get tired of the experience. I sure wish more levels, or a similar game could be developed. ### 5/5 — Allegorical *2021-09-07, version 1.1.3* This app is more than a mere game… it’s a parallel of life. Nov 2015 thru January 2020 is like when toxic growth happens —ends in death of the whole tree. From March 2020 onward, keeping toxic people in ones life brings without pruning them off also brings, stunted growth, destruction & death of the whole tree. ~September 6, 2021. --- *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 2026-09-11.*