# The Branch > Arcade game where players rotate the world to keep a character safe. (iPhone/iPad app by Ketchapp.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-branch/id985663365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 250 App Store ratings · 310 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 125 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-05-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-branch/id985663365/reviews.md ## What is The Branch? Stay on the branch as long as you can! Tap the screen to rotate the world and keep Mike safe. Get higher scores and collect gems to unlock new characters. ## Key features - Rotate the world - Keep character safe - Achieve high scores - Collect gems - Unlock new characters ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of The Branch? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ⭐ Great game - 🕹️ Fun and addictive - 💎 Challenging gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes - 🛑 Unresponsive controls - 💸 Expensive in-app purchases **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes on launch - Ads interrupt gameplay - Inconsistent branch behavior **Most requested features** - Add more character options - Improve branch spawning algorithm - Allow changing direction without purple gems ## Recent user reviews (10 of 310) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-branch/id985663365/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Iphone 17 pro *2026-04-21, version 1.1.2* Telefonum 17 pro 512 gb fakat oyun kendiliğinden kapanıyor. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-01-20, version 1.1.2* Game crashes in less than 2 seconds of opening but still manages to get an ad in. ### 3/5 — Crashing *2022-10-12, version 1.1.2* The game keeps crashing 1 second after playing it ### 2/5 — Game crashing *2021-09-11, version 1.1.2* As soon as I go onto the app on my iPad and stay on it for more than a second it crashes. I’ve tried restarting the app and my iPad but nothings worked ;-; ### 1/5 — Not good *2021-03-27* I have never actually played this before it keeps kicking me out ### 1/5 — Bruh *2021-02-28, version 1.1.2* I used to love playing this game and it’s super chill and relaxing. For about a year now whenever I enter the game it kicks me back out. I’d love for the developers to fix it ### 1/5 — Oyniyamadim *2021-02-04, version 1.1.2* Telefonum iphone 8 plus ve 128 gb oyunu indirdim ama yinede oyundan atıyor oyunu oynuyamiyorsun bile aslinda guzel oyuna benziyor ### 3/5 — Crash bug *2020-10-24, version 1.1.2* The game was pretty much my childhood rage game because I didn’t get it, I remember me really liking it but the game always crashes, that’s pretty much the only thing you the devs should fix. ### 1/5 — 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻😢😭😫 *2020-07-15, version 1.1.2* I hate this game because one thing it freezes in like a sec ### 1/5 — Worst *2019-05-19, version 1.1.2* No way to escape when the branch to block your way... ## Frequently asked questions about The Branch ### What is The Branch game about? The Branch is an arcade-style game where players tap the screen to rotate the world. The objective is to keep the character, Mike, safe from falling off the branch. It's designed to test your timing and reflexes. ### How do I get a higher score in The Branch? You can achieve higher scores by staying on the branch for as long as possible. The longer you survive and the more challenges you overcome, the higher your score will be. Mastering the world rotation mechanic is key to maximizing your score. ### Can I unlock new characters in The Branch? Yes, you can unlock new characters in The Branch. By collecting gems within the game, you can use them to purchase and unlock a variety of new characters to play with. ### Is The Branch free to play? The Branch is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, primarily for collecting gems which can then be used to unlock new characters. There are no advertisements within the game. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1.2 — 2015-07-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug fixes. ### 1.1.1 — 2015-07-17 New characters :) ### 1.0 — 2015-05-25 No release notes. ## Apps similar to The Branch | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ragdoll Sandbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragdoll-sandbox/id6451115730) | 2.7 (17) | $4.99 | Games | | [Condor - Leap of Faith](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/condor-leap-of-faith/id1270205466) | — | Free | Games | | [U.F.Moo!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ufmoo/id776532891) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Rotten Tangerines](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotten-tangerines/id507714888) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Puppy Dog Clicker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puppy-dog-clicker/id1103907303) | 4.6 (209) | Free | Games | | [Tap the Pig](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-the-pig/id828887794) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Ketchapp - [2048](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2048/id840919914) - [Don't Touch The White Tile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-touch-the-white-tile/id866148386) - [The Line](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-line/id880338977) - [Catch the Balls](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-balls/id883605810) - [Don't Touch The Spikes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-touch-the-spikes/id895942435) - [Make Them Jump](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-them-jump/id900211132) All apps by Ketchapp: https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807 ## Related topics [balancesplit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/balancesplit) --- *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 2026-08-29.*