# Sir Benfro’s Brilliant Balloon

> Explore fantastical worlds with Sir Benfro and his magical balloon. (iPhone/iPad app by Explore and Create Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sir-benfros-brilliant-balloon/id475711411 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Explore and Create Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/336670417)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 253 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 160 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sir-benfros-brilliant-balloon/id475711411/reviews.md

## What is Sir Benfro’s Brilliant Balloon?

Sir Benfro’s Big Adventure picture book by Emmy Award winning writer and producer of The Simpsons & Futurama Josh Weinstein and creator of Sir Benfro Tim Fishlock is available to buy now! 
Visit the Benfro store at sirbenfro.bigcartel.com

Selected by Apple in the App Store Best of 2012

'An inventive, hypnotic diversion.' – Top Game: The Sunday Times
'It's not often a game is released that can truly claim to be art, but Sir Benfro's Brilliant Balloon deserves the title' – The Observer
'I can't get over how good the music and graphics are...a delightful experience.' - Touch Arcade
'Utterly unique' - App of the Day, Gizmodo
'A sweet-hearted, lyrical distraction where the journey is its own reward' - App of the Day, Eurogamer
'One of the most visually original and beautiful games I have ever seen, on any platform.' - VGChartz

Guide Sir Benfro and his brilliant balloon through fantastical new worlds filled with weird and wonderful creatures. 

As a naturalist, scientist and explorer, Sir Benfro has made some of the most important discoveries of his generation. Without him we would have no idea that instead of laying eggs, the female Stingomp knits her offspring from the laces of old pairs of sneakers. 

Fly Sir Benfro through beautiful new lands. Float into forests, across oceans and down into the centre of the Earth. But take care! You’re never far from bumping into the next bizarre beast. 

Magical fireflies power Sir Benfro’s balloon. Fly as fast as you can to keep collecting the fireflies and reach the end of each adventure.

- A one touch game control that’s easy to pick up.
- 4 adventures: Yellow Leaves, Forest, Islands and Underground. 
- Learn more about the creatures you’ve discovered in the Spotter’s Guide.
- A game for all ages. Three difficulty settings: Beginner, Brilliant and Bonkers.

## Key features

- Guide Sir Benfro and his balloon
- Collect magical fireflies
- Explore fantastical worlds
- Discover weird and wonderful creatures
- One-touch game control
- Four distinct adventures
- Spotter's Guide for creatures

## What do users think of Sir Benfro’s Brilliant Balloon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Excellent music and sound effects
- 👍 Charming and whimsical characters
- 🌟 Unique and creative art style
- 😊 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay

**Cons**

- 🤯 Extremely challenging difficulty
- 🔁 Repetitive levels with no checkpoints
- 🕰️ Levels feel too long and tedious
- 🤔 Loose and imprecise controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Occasional issues with sound or music

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty options or customization
- Checkpoint system to continue progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 253)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sir-benfros-brilliant-balloon/id475711411/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ENRAGING

*2024-10-05, version 1.12*

Aggrivating annoying game

### 5/5 — Sir Benfro amplifies my dopamine

*2023-06-14, version 1.12*

Awesome

### 5/5 — Too underrated

*2023-04-17, version 1.12*

Such a good game!

### 5/5 — So soothing

*2022-07-01, version 1.12*

This is one of my favorite games. It is so soothing and interesting and the same time. It transports me to another world.

### 5/5 — 5 stars!

*2019-09-22, version 1.12*

Love this game. Great soundtrack, quirky ideas behind it. The only downside is that it isn’t very long. Make another game please!! :)

### 1/5 — Fail.

*2019-02-24, version 1.12*

This game has good graphics,  but playing is just plain rubbish!!!🔨🚽👺💵💩😢😵☄️🤮☠️👽🤯🤢👎😭💰

All bad.
When I downloaded this game I thought:”Oh, this sounds fun!”
But it turned out to be simple rubbish.

😤 

It isn’t good at all.

I played 1 or 2 levels, but I noticed quickly there was NOTHING to do.

####*

*= 4 letter trash 🗑 talk.

Not good.
Delete.   I rate 0% not As good as it looked

### 5/5 — Just makes me smile.

*2018-01-14, version 1.12*

This is not as popular as it deserves to be. The music, artwork, EVERYTHING deserves to be at least six stars

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2017-07-07, version 1.12*

Fantastic app

### 5/5 — A Step in the Right Direction for Games

*2016-05-07, version 1.12*

It's been years since I got this game. When I first played, I was taken by the picture book art style, endearing story and simple & familiar gameplay. That is not say that it is an easy game, as I also remember being so stuck on a level that I eventually gave up on the entire game. Ever since, I've had plenty of opportunities to remove the app from my phone, but something always told me this one's a keeper. 

Recently, I decided to give it another go to see what it was that made me keep it for this long, and I was instantly reminded. It was the sounds, the creatures, the colours; everything about it just meshed together without fault. 

I've played plenty of games made by many different shades of developers, and I would consider Sir Benfro's Brilliant Balloon as a rare specimen that shows me the industry has what it takes to help video games mature into a highly regarded form of art and entertainment in its own right. However, I must say there is definitely still a long way to go. So let's keep it up!

### 5/5 — Beautiful Game

*2016-04-16, version 1.12*

I'm surprised that more people haven't rated this. 
This game is absolutely gorgeous and fun with amazing visuals. The art style is fantastic and unique, coupled with the game's simple yet challenging mechanics make for a wonderful time.

## Frequently asked questions about Sir Benfro’s Brilliant Balloon

### What is Sir Benfro's Brilliant Balloon about?

Sir Benfro's Brilliant Balloon is an adventure game where you guide Sir Benfro and his magical balloon through fantastical new worlds. The goal is to collect magical fireflies to power the balloon and reach the end of each adventure while encountering bizarre creatures.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features a simple one-touch control system, four distinct adventures (Yellow Leaves, Forest, Islands, and Underground), a Spotter's Guide to learn about discovered creatures, and three difficulty settings (Beginner, Brilliant, and Bonkers) making it suitable for all ages.

### How much does Sir Benfro's Brilliant Balloon cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is Sir Benfro's Brilliant Balloon available on?

The application was selected by Apple in the App Store Best of 2012, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. Further compatibility details would typically be found on the app store listing.

### What makes this game unique?

The game is praised for its inventive and hypnotic diversion, described as art by critics. It offers a visually original and beautiful experience with a sweet-hearted, lyrical distraction where the journey is its own reward, and features unique creature descriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2015-11-01

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

Updates for iOS 9.

### 1.11 — 2013-05-16

Minor updates.

### 1.1 — 2013-05-05

Updated for the iPhone 5 and iOS 6.
...and Sir Benfro remembered to put his shoes on.

### 1.0.2 — 2012-02-27

Adjusted all levels of difficulty based on user feedback. 
Thank you.

### 1.0.1 — 2012-02-15

- Adjusted the balance of difficulty levels
- Added gameplay tips and changed tutorial wording to clarify gameplay
- Other minor bug fixes

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