# SoundForest — user reviews

> 197 indexed App Store user reviews of SoundForest by Justin Alexander, rated 4.20/5 from 447 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundforest/id1194745290/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundforest/id1194745290.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 276 · 4★ 81 · 3★ 41 · 2★ 13 · 1★ 36

## What do users think of SoundForest?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Cute and creative visuals
- 🎶 Diverse and fun sound palette
- 💰 Affordable unlock of full features
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🤩 Engaging and entertaining music creation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Ads not working to unlock features
- 💳 In-app purchases not working as expected
- 🔍 Limited ability to delete/modify songs
- 🔊 Audio quality/tuning issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Repeated tutorial loops
- Restore purchases button not working
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Audio not working with headphones
- Crashes when trying to unlock features

**Most requested features**

- Ability to export/share created songs
- Option to create longer/more complex songs
- More themes, environments, and sound options
- Customization and personalization features
- Community features to discover and collaborate

## Newest reviews (18 of 197)

### 4/5 — idk

*2025-11-24, version 1.1*

SUPA COOL APP but the purchase of the features don’t work pls update

### 4/5 — Please fix the ads

*2025-06-14, version 1.1*

This game is amazing and easy to use, however the ads to unlock features just don’t work at all and I’m not the only one apparently and a good addition would be to add an export feature but overall the game is super cool aside from the ads functionality

### 3/5 — Great app but doesn’t sound anymore

*2025-04-04, version 1.1*

It is fantastic, but stopped making sounds after latest Apple Updates.

### 3/5 — Good rhythm maker, has flaws

*2024-08-09, version 1.1*

SoundForest is quite an interesting game, if you can call it a game. For those unwilling to download the app, it’s one where you make rhythm patterns using different drum sounds, and then listen to your creations. You can choose the tempo, the number of bars, and the palette of sounds you can choose from, and for all those wondering, no, you can’t place multiple sounds in the same square.
 Whilst vertical depth was added to combat this, giving each row a different pitch makes the flaw return. I wouldn’t say its too big of a flaw as there is quite a bit of vertical space and the sound palette is REALLY diverse and REALLY big, but I just wanted to share this. Also, I do appreciate that one needs to make money off of one’s apps, but only having access to two sound palettes is, in my personal opinion, a tiny bit underwhelming. Perhaps the cherry on top would be to add an extra one song for the third sound palette, but I might sound a bit nitpicky so go with whatever you like. 
 Ok, so the app does have its flaws, but can we talk about what good it has? The sounds are catchy and overall sound nice, and fit well with the rest of their brethren. I was blown away by how big the sound palettes are, and I definitely like the difference between the first and second sound palettes, implying the third onwards are just as themed and diverse. Also, I personally like the graphical style, the way everything transitions, and overall it’s a good music app, with its flaws but with equal strengths to counter and cancel out said flaws. Three stars.

 footnote: completely unrelated but i wrote an old version of this three years ago that was negative and nitpicky as hell and it was way too grouchy so i changed it to this ok goodbye now

Edit: Why on earth does App Store not delete the developer response when you edit the review? It could be irrelevant when it is updated, or seemingly nonsense… whatever. I’m sure whoever is running the App Store knows what they are doing.

### 5/5 — Excellent music app for teaching little ones about rhythm

*2024-02-09, version 1.1*

I stumbled upon this app about a year ago and it is amazing.  Mr. Alexander, I wanted to applaud you for making it.  I would be interesting in working with you to enhance some of its features.

### 5/5 — I LOVE IT

*2023-12-02, version 1.1*

Great sounds so easy to use and you can make GREAT MUSIC

### 3/5 — Trouble with getting help with ads

*2023-11-25*

I was recommended this game by a friend and I really love the idea and sounds, but I’ve been unable to get the ads to unlock things to work. I tap one and it will just stay blank for a few seconds before telling me it failed to load an ad. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling and even rebooted my phone. I also tried to look for places to reach out about my issues but the support website is of no help and seems to only be ads, if there is anything actually about the app on that website it’s an extremely user unfriendly experience and has made this whole ordeal difficult. I just want to be able to watch ads to unlock little bits so I can fully excitement with this awesome looking sound system. 

TLDR; I’ve been unable to get support for my issues with the app and am hoping to get help here. Love the game but the fact that it’s forcing me to purchase the full thing, despite the fact that I should be able to watch ads to unlock more things.

### 4/5 — pretty cool, one thing though

*2023-11-09, version 1.1*

I really like this app, but the button to watch an ad doesn’t quite work, when I click it, it waits for like 10-20 seconds, then says that the ad was unable to play, and when I click ok, the screen is blank with no buttons, it’s kinda weird but it’s still a very cool app

### 4/5 — It won’t let me use the other sounds

*2023-07-19, version 1.1*

I got this game for my son but it won’t let me buy the sounds can you help me.

### 2/5 — Great, but broken

*2023-05-24, version 1.1*

I want to like this app. I truly enjoy its simple, modern, “Mario Paint like” esthetic. However, I tried paying the $1.99 price to gets all of the sounds, but it somehow doesn’t seem to work. I also tried watching an advertisement to grant me the sound, but the most it could do was crash the app. 

In addition, some of the musical sounds are not in the same key.

### 4/5 — Good

*2023-05-19, version 1.1*

So I tried to buy everything but it said sorry I was unable to complete your request

### 5/5 — Great!

*2023-05-06, version 1.1*

Honestly, better than garage band. Easier too!

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2023-02-04, version 1.1*

This is fun expect I got 199 purchase for more animals and like last 
beats either way I like this game

### 3/5 — Excellent but really needs an export option.

*2022-11-17, version 1.1*

My kids would love to be able to use the tunes created in other projects, like soundtracks for videos, or to share with friends, but there isn’t any export options. This seems like a massive oversight.

### 3/5 — Payment

*2022-08-24, version 1.1*

I payed to unlock everything twice but still not working

### 5/5 — My review

*2022-07-10, version 1.1*

Great app! Works well and the sounds are quality. I bought the extra animals and they also sound great.

### 3/5 — Please fix this

*2022-06-07, version 1.1*

I just got the game and it’s great but the ads don’t work. Please fix this.

### 3/5 — Seems like a really fun app

*2022-02-02, version 1.1*

But I can’t access the full version. Tried to watch a video to unlock it and it causes the entire app to crash.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Kill your tutorial

*2023-01-28, version 1.1*

The tutorial is a pain. Deleted app to not have to see it again.

### 1/5 — Does not work with headphones

*2022-05-03, version 1.1*

This program works but only if there are no headphones connected. The problem is not the headphones, they work with all the other programs. This is a big flaw.

### 1/5 — Not much

*2020-11-01, version 1.1*

There’s not much. You have to pay for most things. It’s supposed to be fun. I think. So I gave it one star.😠sorry if I make you sad.

### 1/5 — In App. $1.99 purchase not working

*2020-06-11, version 1.1*

I paid and it’s asking me to pay again even though I’ve completed the purchase successfully. Not sure what to do now...bummer. :(

### 1/5 — No audio

*2020-04-11, version 1.1*

All my other apps have working audio - this one has no audio - also keeps dropping into tutorial even though I went through it?

### 1/5 — Can’t restore my purchase

*2020-02-03, version 1.1*

Not a fan thought buying the other sounds would be better. Wasn’t and I can’t get the restore purchases button to work. Please help

### 1/5 — Didn’t unlock everything

*2020-01-25, version 1.1*

I paid to unlock everything bird nothing is unlocked :(

### 1/5 — Email does not work and add on does not work

*2019-12-21, version 1.1*

I spent money on a add on for this game and it did not work (it still charged me) and the email also does not work so I can’t get a refund. Also, i try deleting and reinstalling and it deletes all my song I’ve worked on

### 1/5 — No good

*2019-07-23, version 1.1*

When I purcaced buy everything it wouldn’t let me back in at all
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### 1/5 — Too buggy to be of any value

*2019-07-21, version 1.1*

As stated in the title. Seems it was designed for iPhone 8 and under. Won’t work with X/Xs. Crashes non-stop.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-04-18, version 1.1*

My sister loves it

### 5/5 — Save civilization, use this app

*2026-04-16, version 1.1*

Great stuff, recommended!

### 5/5 — Limit

*2026-03-02, version 1.1*

increase limit of songs for each sound biome

### 5/5 — I LOVE THIS GAME! But one thing…

*2026-02-15, version 1.1*

It hasn’t been updated in 8y.

### 5/5 — The purchase won’t work

*2025-11-18, version 1.1*

Can you fix it

### 5/5 — This game is SOO PEAK. The best thing about it? ☟

*2025-10-13, version 1.1*

I LOVE THIS APP. When you mix random sounds, it makes a peak song. That's what I did for one. Amazing job well done.

### 5/5 — мне нравится

*2025-07-19*

Прикольная вещь, очень нравится детям. Идеально.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-04-17, version 1.1*

It is truly a great game, but one problem, for some reason the restore purchases button won’t work. Although the full game is still worth the price.

### 5/5 — When V.P.N is Active

*2025-01-12, version 1.1*

If you click on watch it will 💥

### 5/5 — Awesome creativity

*2024-07-02, version 1.1*

I love this game so much, you should definitely install this. However, this game has been abandoned now, it’s been 5 years..  and the ad option doesn’t work anymore. Nonetheless, great app! Just wishing the ad problem will fix.

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