# Rotten Tangerines

> Fantasy action game about tapping rotten fruit to prevent mold and battle monsters. (iPhone/iPad app by Masakazu Yonehara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotten-tangerines/id507714888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotten-tangerines/id507714888/reviews.md

## What is Rotten Tangerines?

Tap to collect! Trace to build chains!
If you leave the rotten tangerines in the crate to sit, they'll spread and make the fresh ones around them moldy!
Presenting an all-new fantasy-action tangerine battle game!

=== Rotten Tangerines ===
- Tap the rotten tangerines to remove them from the crate!
- When rotten tangerines appear in a row, you can trace them with your finger for a chain bonus!
- Tap repeatedly on monsters to kill them!
- You'll lose time if you tap the healthy tangerines!
- If the “rotten gauge” at the top of the screen fills up, it's game over!
-  The more rotten tangerines onscreen, the faster the “rotten gauge”
-  The faster you remove the rotten fruit, the higher your score!
- Supports multi-touch: play with a friend for even more fun!

=== Tangerines Smasher ===
- Bonus: Smash the tangerines you collected in the main Rotten Tangerines game!
- The more rotten tangerines you collect in Rotten Tangerines, the more available to you to smash in this mini-game!
- Once the stock of tangerines runs out, you can go back to the main game to collect more!

## Key features

- Tap to remove rotten fruit
- Trace for chain bonuses
- Tap monsters to defeat them
- Manage rotten gauge
- Tangerine smashing mini-game
- Multi-touch support

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotten-tangerines/id507714888/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2014-02-06*

Fast paced, challenging, and fun!!!!

### 5/5 — Nice game

*2013-12-26*

Really surprised no many more people know about this game. Really impressed.

### 5/5 — :)

*2013-11-06*

Monsters will rule your orang :)

### 1/5 — No.  No. No.

*2012-04-02*

Rotten tanga rinse stinks glad it was free. Deleted it after playing it.

## Frequently asked questions about Rotten Tangerines

### What is Rotten Tangerines?

Rotten Tangerines is a fantasy-action game where players tap rotten fruit to prevent mold from spreading and battle monsters. It features chain bonuses for tracing rotten fruit in a row and a mini-game for smashing collected tangerines.

### How do I play Rotten Tangerines?

You play by tapping rotten tangerines to remove them and tracing them in a row for chain bonuses. Tap monsters repeatedly to defeat them. Be careful not to tap healthy tangerines, as it will cost you time.

### What happens if the 'rotten gauge' fills up in Rotten Tangerines?

If the 'rotten gauge' at the top of the screen fills up, it's game over. The more rotten tangerines on screen, the faster this gauge fills.

### Does Rotten Tangerines have ads?

No, Rotten Tangerines does not contain advertisements.

### Can I play Rotten Tangerines with a friend?

Yes, Rotten Tangerines supports multi-touch, allowing you to play with a friend for a more enjoyable experience.

### What devices can I play Rotten Tangerines on?

Rotten Tangerines is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Rotten Tangerines last updated?

The latest version of Rotten Tangerines, 1.2.0, was last updated on November 6, 2018.

### What is the age rating for Rotten Tangerines?

Rotten Tangerines has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-05

Fixed bugs.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-06-10

Update SDKs.

### 1.2.0 — 2018-11-06

- Fixed for iOS12.

### 1.1.2 — 2014-06-02

- Fixed bugs.

### 1.1.1 — 2014-01-22

- Fixed tweet bug.

## Apps similar to Rotten Tangerines

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MasterJyoya](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterjyoya/id777343400) | — | Free | Games |
| [Natto-dou Free -Make ultimate Natto-](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/natto-dou-free-make-ultimate-natto/id874863273) | — | Free | Games |
| [はなびらゲッター！](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id827763296) | — | Free | Games |
| [スーパーけんじラン](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1589894282) | — | Free | Games |
| [Zoot The Duck](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoot-the-duck/id6475640216) | 5.0 (1) | $1.99 | Games |
| [Donut Tapper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-tapper/id804134321) | 4.3 (3) | Free | Games |

## More apps by Masakazu Yonehara

- [Salmon Roe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salmon-roe/id436078937)
- [Odd Cat Out](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-cat-out/id441062266)
- [Pan Touch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pan-touch/id451106542)
- [Mysterious Creatures](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysterious-creatures/id457832536)
- [Planet Bom Bom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-bom-bom/id470500682)
- [Hurdle Hell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurdle-hell/id484819577)

All apps by Masakazu Yonehara: https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794

## Related topics

[rotten tangerines](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rotten-tangerines)

---

*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 2026-07-17.*