# The Gardens Between — user reviews > 246 indexed App Store user reviews of The Gardens Between by THE VOXEL AGENTS PTY. LTD., rated 4.80/5 from 3,682 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gardens-between/id1371965583/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gardens-between/id1371965583.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,158 · 4★ 345 · 3★ 85 · 2★ 34 · 1★ 60 ## What do users think of The Gardens Between? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Beautiful graphics - 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics - 🌟 Immersive and relaxing experience - 🎨 Stunning art style - 🎶 Excellent soundtrack - 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles **Cons** - 🔋 Battery draining issues - 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance problems - 🕰️ Slow character movement - 💤 Repetitive gameplay at times - 🤔 Lack of clear instructions or tutorials **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes when connecting a controller - Compatibility issues on certain devices **Most requested features** - More levels and content - Option to adjust character movement speed - Improved controller support - In-game hints or tips ## Newest reviews (15 of 246) ### 4/5 — Creative *2026-03-23, version 1.3.1* It’s a cool game. I like the aesthetics and music ### 5/5 — Gorgeous Game *2025-06-16, version 1.3.1* Such a fun game, the perfect mix between challenging and relaxing with gorgeous graphics. ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2025-03-22, version 1.3.1* Simple but not easy, with a beautiful storyline and gameplay. More levels than I expected, but still want more. Each level provided me with enough escape without pulling me into hours of gaming. ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2025-01-15, version 1.3.1* Best game ever ### 5/5 — Great iOS game *2024-09-20, version 1.3.1* I look forward to spending time with the gardens between which is the highest compliment I can think of for a game, especially considering how crowded the market is. The combination of exploration and gentle puzzles works really well. This is especially true with the touch controls on iOS and turning the diorama-like levels around has a really intriguing feel to it. Graphics and music/sound are very good. The only minor downside is that it seems to heat up my iPad quite fast and the frame rate stutters occasionally but this is a worthwhile trade off for being able to play such a technically demanding (in terms of visuals) game on iPad. ### 5/5 — Most creative and clever game *2024-06-02, version 1.3.1* I don’t download games a lot and when I do they are puzzle games like Room, House of DaVinci, Machinarium, Botanicula, Samarost. Many years ago I played Myst series and even very old school: The Manhole. I love those games and play them over again because there are just a few well-made puzzle games. Others are disappointing. The Gardens in Between is absolutely unique and possibly the most creative puzzle game I’ve played in my 57 years. Gameplay involves what I considered memory islands and involve gathering light into a lantern, time shifting, jumping boxes, fog bridges, and using electricity and old technology (like printing) in creative ways. There is a wholesome bond between two friends that you see in memories. I had a tear or two at the end. One thing about gameplay that I found was that I didn’t get immersed for hours when playing. I would complete an island and then I’d typically stop and play another day. I think this was because the goal each time was sort of similar (get a lighted lantern to the top). But it was quite an interesting diversion and that is basically the biggest thing you want from a game app. Well done! I look forward to what you create later on. ### 5/5 — Fun and engaging! *2024-03-16, version 1.3.1* For some other similar games, I have given up and looked up how to solve the puzzles, but these make sense. Some are more challenging than others, but they are solvable. Beyond that, the theme is really sweet, and I enjoy the artwork. This is my favorite iPad game. ### 3/5 — Fraco *2024-02-03* Achei o jogo muuuito entediante. Só tem que girar a tela de um lado pro outro. Gameplay fraca. Dinheiro mal gasto. ### 5/5 — So fun and relaxing Puzzle I love puzzle games *2024-01-22, version 1.3.1* Just the puzzle games, do you know ### 5/5 — Like Monument Valley, but more beautiful and interactive *2023-12-25, version 1.3.1* This game is one of the top 5 games I've played on the iPad, right up there with Edith Finch, Wild Rift, and Wolf Among Us. ### 5/5 — Just wow *2023-12-13, version 1.3.1* I wanted a cozy game I could play in between doom scrolling, I’m amazed at how beautiful this game is. I’m blown away! ### 5/5 — Unique Experience *2023-11-04, version 1.3.1* I’m not a huge gamer but this was a pleasant surprise. The graphics and story line is really captivating. I really enjoyed playing it. The start of the game was kinda confusing and I had to watch walk through videos to figure it out but once I got the hang of it I really enjoyed the puzzles. I think the only thing it was missing was a basic tutorial but overall I want to play more. Really well done, just WOW! ### 4/5 — Needs better MFI controller support *2023-09-12, version 1.3.1* I love this game. I have it on all of my game systems. The touch controls are good, but I prefer playing with controllers when I can. The only problem I have with this version is when I plug in my Backbone controller the game automatically shuts off or doesn’t start. That why it’s 4 stars out of 5. ### 5/5 — 아름다운 그래픽과 몰입되는 음악 *2023-07-05* 우연히 이 게임을 해보고 언젠가 아이패드를 산다면 꼭 이 게임을 하리라 마음먹었을 만큼 한눈에 반한 게임이다.. 이 게임을 안 해본사람들이 있다면 서둘러 까시길 ### 5/5 — Tricky but fun game *2023-06-18, version 1.3* This game is so fun my kids are all over it I love the app and it’s great for my children their minds Borden so much from this game if you want a fun game for kids that makes them use their brainpower than you should download this app or if you want a fun tricky challenge than you should download this app. It’s worth the money because what’s more important than you child’s brain and their happiness? Download this app for fun and brains. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Incomprehensible *2026-01-12, version 1.3.1* Can’t make any sense of this. Got stuck in the first few minutes and couldn’t go on. Would ask for my money back, but couldn’t see how to do that. ### 1/5 — A waste of $3.99 *2024-06-22, version 1.3.1* This game(?) isn't really a game. I'm not sure what you'd call it since there is no real game play, just constant scrolling left and right. I don't normally pay for an unknown game(?) but it was recommended on YouTube and it was an editors choice. This game(?) is the reason I will NEVER pay first for a game before at least a free trial period. I wish I could get my money back for this waste of an app (it is NOT a game). You have hurt a lot of other app developers with this piece of trash (that is a better description than game is), because I won't trust buying their apps without a free trial. ### 1/5 — This is not a game *2023-09-20, version 1.3.1* This app is not a game. It is barely an interactive story. This is someone’s passion project. It is not worth $5. Absolute drizzle! ### 1/5 — Not happy requesting a refund *2023-09-15, version 1.3.1* This game doesn’t work for me. ### 1/5 — Pretty but no gameplay at all *2023-07-25, version 1.3.1* You’re literally just sliding your finger and holding. You slide your finger to the right or left and you hold it there. That’s it. The ENTIRE TIME. It’s not a game so much as a video you play or rewind. Utterly pointless. ### 1/5 — Can’t review, keeps crashing *2023-02-07, version 1.3* This games seems right up my alley, but it crashes during the opening cut scene. I am on an iPad Pro 12.9 with the M1. ### 1/5 — Controller Support? *2022-11-16, version 1.3* I have been unable to play this game, because the second I plug in a controller to my iPhone 13 Pro Max the game immediately crashes. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work. *2022-10-04, version 1.3* Keeps crashing. ### 1/5 — سخيفة *2021-03-13, version 1.02* مالها اي معنى وشكرا ### 1/5 — So confusing! *2021-01-15, version 1.02* This game has amazing graphics but One there’s no backstory and it’s so confusing they don’t talk either I’m not trying to be rude but I give this one star because I spent 5 bucks on a game that’s trash ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing game in need of an update *2026-07-03, version 1.3.1* Please update this game for upcoming ipadOS and iOS 27 :(( ### 5/5 — So relaxing *2026-06-16, version 1.3.1* The music, gameplay, atmosphere, and overall design of the game makes me feel relaxed, comfortable, and at peace. 5 big booms 👍👍 ### 5/5 — Gorgeous and calming *2026-06-07* Loved it so much. Wish it was longer! Every time I would start feeling like the mechanisms are repetitive, a new element would be brought. Absolutely beautiful ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2026-01-16, version 1.3.1* A wonderful game to play on my iPad. I need something relaxing and engaging to play when I was recently ill. This was perfect. Just the right level of challenge while exploring gorgeous environments, and a nice theme which I only understood at the end. ### 5/5 — Original, beautiful and sweet *2025-12-12, version 1.3.1* This game is lovely. If the early puzzles seem too easy, stick with it, they get harder as the game progresses. ### 5/5 — 素敵です *2025-11-02* 時間を進めてヒントを探して 時間を戻しまた進めて正解に辿りつく。 シンプルながらも、絵も世界観も綺麗なパズルゲームを初めてしました。 買って損のないパズルゲームです。 ### 5/5 — Very challenging *2025-10-17, version 1.3.1* Good game once you figured out trial and error going back-and-forth ### 5/5 — 水晶のように美しいパズルゲーム *2025-09-28* 画質も音楽もとてもきれいで、思い出の水晶のように美しいゲームです。自分のペースで進められるのも良いですね。他の方もおっしゃっていたデバイスが熱くなるのは、それだけ作り込まれていて情報量が多いからなのでしょうか。ゆっくり進めてデバイスが温まってきたな、と思ったら中断するのが、私にはほどよいペースで、ちょうど良いです。 ### 5/5 — Toll *2025-09-25* Schönes spiel ### 5/5 — Just chilling *2025-08-29, version 1.3.1* I love this game…it’s so relaxing. 😌 --- *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 2026-08-31.*