# Red Balloon! — Make wind with your fingers

> Physics-based puzzle game where players guide a balloon to safety using wind. (iPhone/iPad app by Software River Solutions, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-balloon/id554856023 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Software River Solutions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/295973897)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-balloon/id554856023/reviews.md

## What is Red Balloon!?

Generate wind with your swipes and guide the red balloon to safety!

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Challenging levels, beautiful graphics, immersive gameplay. 
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Once upon a time - there was a small balloon family. One day - story weather tore the red balloon away from its siblings. It ended up in a strange land of monsters, spikes and turbulent winds.
Can you help it find its way back?

## Key features

- Wind generation with swipes
- Challenging levels
- Beautiful graphics
- Immersive gameplay
- Story-driven adventure

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access Stages 3, 4 and 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-balloon/id554856023/reviews.md

### 3/5 — BALLOONS

*2013-04-14*

Very fun, & AWESOME way to kill our spare time and have a SUPER fun!!

### 3/5 — 3&1/2 star

*2013-03-11*

I like this game. It offers a little different challenge. And it doesn't limit you to a timed schedule.

### 3/5 — Ok

*2012-10-07*

First to try 
ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
Hard as butt
Also, I find it hilarious how they used windows movie maker for the video at the beginning of the story

### 5/5 — Great, challenging game!

*2012-09-26, version 1.0*

Great, challenging game!

### 5/5 — Wonderful Game

*2012-09-11, version 1.0*

Really great stylish graphics. Cool, interesting and very challenging levels. Makes a great pickup game.

## Frequently asked questions about Red Balloon!

### What is Red Balloon! about?

Red Balloon! is a physics-based puzzle game where you guide a red balloon to safety by creating wind with your finger swipes. The game features challenging levels, beautiful graphics, and an immersive story.

### How do I play Red Balloon!?

You play Red Balloon! by swiping your finger on the screen to generate wind. This wind will push the red balloon, allowing you to navigate it through various obstacles and levels to reach its destination.

### What devices does Red Balloon! support?

Red Balloon! is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on August 29, 2017, with version 1.5.

### Is Red Balloon! free to play?

Yes, Red Balloon! is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases, offering additional content or features for players who wish to enhance their experience.

### Does Red Balloon! have ads?

No, Red Balloon! does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted gameplay experience.

### What is the age rating for Red Balloon!?

Red Balloon! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families. The game's content is appropriate for children aged four and above.

### How challenging are the levels in Red Balloon!?

The game boasts challenging levels that require strategic use of wind generation to overcome obstacles like monsters and spikes. Players will need to master the controls to guide the balloon successfully.

### When was Red Balloon! last updated?

The latest version of Red Balloon!, 1.5, was released on August 29, 2017. The game was originally released on September 6, 2012.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5 — 2017-08-29

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

- Compatibility updates

### 1.2 — 2013-12-13

- Fixed compatibility issues with iOS 5.x devices

### 1.1 — 2013-12-02

- Stability improvements
- Bug fixes
- Compatibility improvements

### 1.0 — 2012-09-06

No release notes.

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