# Thumper: Pocket Edition — Rhythm Violence

> Rhythm violence game with space beetle protagonist, nine levels, and boss battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Drool LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Drool LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275826615)
- Category: Games, Action, Music
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 663 App Store ratings · 267 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 471 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671/reviews.md

## What is Thumper?

*** Winner of Apple Design Award 2019 ***

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the void and confront a maniacal giant head.

With this special pocket edition, you can play all nine epic levels with one hand.

Hurtle forward, master new moves, and survive terrifying boss battles. Propelled by a pounding original soundtrack, you'll feel every crushing impact. To reach synesthetic bliss, you must conquer rhythm hell.

■ Features ■
・ Nine epic levels
・ Adrenalizing boss battles
・ Psychedelic visuals and original soundtrack
・ Smooth 60 FPS in portrait and landscape (and up to 120 FPS on supported devices)
・ PLAY + mode (increased challenge and speed)
・ Full screen display on iPhone X
・ iCloud Sync

■ Please Note ■
Wireless headphones can add significant audio latency. For the best experience, wired headphones or integrated speakers are strongly recommended.

## Key features

- Nine epic levels
- Adrenalizing boss battles
- Psychedelic visuals
- Original soundtrack
- Smooth 60 FPS performance
- PLAY + mode

## Chart rankings

- #179 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store)
- #18 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)
- #102 in Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of Thumper?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 🎶 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎮 Great port from console versions
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Tilt controls can be frustrating

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes during boss battles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve lane switching mechanics
- Provide option to disable tilt controls
- Implement cloud save sync

## Recent user reviews (10 of 267)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Forget mobile, All time Great

*2026-02-21, version 1.28*

This is one of the greatest video games of all time. Period. I say this as a life long gamer who plays on PC and every console since 2000. This mobile port is perfection and the controls are intuitive and you simply get better and better the more you play. I can’t wait to try this in VR but if you enjoy gaming you owe it to yourself to try this absolute magnum opus of the medium. Massive kudos to the dev team.

### 5/5 — Absolutely Beautiful Game

*2025-12-30, version 1.28*

The visuals, the music, the synchronization, the tension..  amazing work.

### 2/5 — Nope

*2025-12-30*

Eigentlich Rhythmus-Spiel, da zu random. Und die Touch-Gesten funktionieren nich zuverlässig und haben logischerweise einen längeren Weg. Durch den rasch steigenden Schwierigkeitsgrad, ist es quasi unmöglich bzw. mach keinen Spaß. Wenn man verliert, nur weil Springen nicht richtig funktioniert, wird man nur frustriert. Zudem ist es manchmal auch etwas unfair, da man nicht alles erkennen kann.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-11-12, version 1.28*

Very well made rhythm game. I beat all the levels when it was on Apple Arcade and only got around to buying this version now. Looking forward to beating it again!

### 4/5 — Forced to buy – Apple Arcade Delist?

*2025-05-13, version 1.28*

I love this game. Played it a TON on Switch, and when it hit Apple Arcade, it was a no-brainer to play with a Backbone controller. 

However, with no warning, Apple delisted the game. I can’t re-download Thumper+. So I bought this, which is essentially the same.

I’m docking it 1-star, because when played on my Macbook, the screen is locked at 4:3, and can’t be scaled to widescreen. This is ridiculous, because the iPhone version is 16:9.

All I’m asking for is screen ratio parity across platforms. Fix that, and you have a 5-star review from me, as I LOVE this game.

### 1/5 — Скучно

*2025-02-13*

Нельзя включить музыку во время игры на устройстве. Нафиг мне помойное муз сопровождение игры?? Сами играйте

### 5/5 — I adore this game

*2025-02-04, version 1.28*

I’ve loved playing this game on the PlayStation (with and without the vr) and I didn’t even realize there was a pocket edition. When I searched it in the App Store I cannot express how excited I was to see it. I was curious how the controls would carry over but I think the developers did an excellent job with it! I’m so excited to be able to play more often especially when I’m not at home with my PlayStation. 10/10 would recommend if you’re looking for a rhythm game, with extra points added for having enemies to face off against!

### 2/5 — Boring

*2024-12-23*

I couldn’t find redeeming qualities, by level 6 you feel this is similar to Temple Run, some people might like the variation, but it isn’t for me.

### 5/5 — Perfeito

*2024-12-05*

Um visual deslumbrante combinado com o áudio incrível! Me levou pra outro planeta! Zerei tudo mas levou tempo hahaa

### 5/5 — Uno dei migliori Rhythm Games esistenti

*2024-11-09*

Gioco incredibilmente divertente e soddisfacente che metterà a dura prova i vostri riflessi, si traspone benissimo su mobile.

L'ho già completato interamente in rango S su Steam, ma l'ho comprato anche su mobile per supportare gli sviluppatori. Alla fine mi ritrovo a ricominciarlo per l'ennesima volta, assolutamente provatelo.

## Frequently asked questions about Thumper

### What is Thumper: Pocket Edition?

Thumper: Pocket Edition is a rhythm violence game where players control a space beetle navigating through nine epic levels. It combines classic action with blistering speed and brutal physicality, set to a pounding original soundtrack and psychedelic visuals.

### What are the key features of Thumper: Pocket Edition?

Key features include nine epic levels, adrenalizing boss battles, psychedelic visuals, an original soundtrack, smooth 60 FPS performance (up to 120 FPS on supported devices), and a PLAY + mode for increased challenge and speed.

### How much does Thumper: Pocket Edition cost?

The application is a paid app, meaning you purchase it once to access all its content. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### What devices is Thumper: Pocket Edition compatible with?

The pocket edition is designed for mobile devices, offering one-handed play and full-screen display on devices like the iPhone X. It supports smooth 60 FPS in both portrait and landscape modes, with higher frame rates on supported devices.

### What is the best way to experience the audio in Thumper: Pocket Edition?

For the best experience, wired headphones or integrated speakers are strongly recommended. Wireless headphones can introduce significant audio latency, which can detract from the rhythm-based gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.28 — 2024-01-08

Changed default lane control setting to touch controls.

### 1.27 — 2022-06-09

Fixed crash selecting level in PLAY+ mode.

### 1.26 — 2022-06-07

- New Practice Mode: replay specific level sections without getting a score or rank
- Improved “Restart from Checkpoint” feature: restart from any previous checkpoint (not just current or previous). NOTE: you can only restart from any previous checkpoint on new level playthroughs after updating and not on playthroughs from before this update.
- Fixed “phantom turns” that can appear under certain conditions in Level 6-9.
- Checkpoint score/rank tally is displayed at the end of the final section of Level 9 if the level has been previously completed. This helps those attempting to S-rank Level 9.
- Minor menu appearance and behavior fixes and tweaks
- Fixed potential hang that can occur when spamming the pause button at the end of a level, just before the score tally screen
- Fixed visual issues on pause menu when the game scene is partially faded out
- Correct buttons icons are shown when using DualSense controller

### 1.25 — 2021-10-07

Fixed potential hang between title screen and main menu.

### 1.24 — 2021-10-04

Fixed potential hang between title screen and main menu.

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## More apps by Drool LLC

- [Thumper: Pocket Edition+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition-plus/id1573868980)

All apps by Drool LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1275826615

## Related topics

[pocket editions](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pocket-editions) · [pocket edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pocket-edition)

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