# Thumper: Pocket Edition — user reviews

> 267 indexed App Store user reviews of Thumper by Drool LLC, rated 4.60/5 from 663 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 549 · 4★ 46 · 3★ 24 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 32

## 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

## Newest reviews (19 of 267)

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 3/5 — 確かに値段高い気はする

*2024-10-08*

レーン変更(スワイプ)系の動きがラグいと言われる理由は、仮にタイミングが早過ぎる分には問題無いのに、少しでも遅いとクラッシュするからです。
早いorジャストでないとダメです。つまり速拍の人であればストレスなくプレイ出来るかと思います。気持ち早めにスワイプしておけば大丈夫。

評価ですが
値段が高いと感じました。できる事は少なく、同じ事をするだけです。
壮大な音楽と効果音、画面の爽快感、ここら辺は文句のつけようが無く、高評価もここで得ている様に思います。
値段が高いとは言いましたが買って後悔はしていません。好きな人は好きなので、やはり買ってみて評価すべきですね。

### 3/5 — ***ный гиродатчик

*2023-05-22*

С кайфом прошел первые 3 уровня

А дальше крути телефон… для такой игры требующей тонкий контроль гиродатчик не лучшее решение
Вроде как всплыла подсказка что можно поменять в настройках, но там ничего нет по теме

Дальше опыт основанный на первых 3 уровнях:
Музыка не плохая, но скучная
Один и тот же босс (внешний вид) в конце каждого уровня

### 5/5 — Wow I’m impressed

*2022-12-11, version 1.27*

I have 100% this game to its fullest ever since it came out and it’s such a fun game. I am very impressed this came out in 2016 because this seems like a very very modern game.

### 4/5 — 音ゲーではなく単純なアクション

*2022-10-26*

総評として好き。
パラッパの様に事前の音に合わせて真似するのは2面まで。それ以降は画面全体を見てひたすらにタイミングを合わせる反射ゲーム。
pc版も購入したが、こちらの方が操作は慣れやすい。ただしレーン移動UIのカッコ悪さと、スワイプキープの操作性の悪さで-1。

### 5/5 — I finished the game after 3 yrs of play

*2022-07-31, version 1.27*

It is bad for your thumb for sure.
So hard, so stressing. Yet so amazing..

### 5/5 — WOW

*2022-06-26, version 1.27*

Great game but bloody hard and frustrating, love the graphics and sounds, will have to practice to get good tho 👍

### 5/5 — One of the coolest games I’ve ever played

*2022-05-19, version 1.25*

Would rate 10 stars if I could

### 3/5 — Great but not sensitive enough

*2022-02-20, version 1.25*

When I have to smash my thumb and drag it halfway across the screen to register a move there’s an issue. At first I chalked it up to the game getting more intense and me just compensating but it’s really not possible. If the touch controls were more sensitive/responsive I would recommend this game for IOS.

### 2/5 — Love this game, but…

*2022-02-13, version 1.25*

…so many people use AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones … it’s just silly there is no sync option. An option to delay the audio about 220ms would be welcome.

### 4/5 — とてもシビアなゲームだが操作性に難あり

*2022-02-01*

このゲームでは片指でタップ、ドラッグ、スライドを入力する事によりアクションを起こしますが、
それとは別にある「進行レーンの変更」を指で操作できるように設定すると、上記の操作を行える画面上の領域が半分になってしまいます。
PVをご覧の通り、高速で展開され2ミスでやり直しであるシビアなこのゲームではとても残念な問題点となっています。
自身のプレイ上のミスの多くがこの問題点から発生しており、高いフラストレーションとなっています。
他所でプレイできるのであれば、スマホ版はお勧めしません。

以上の問題点を無視してしまえば傑作です。
とてもシビアでバイオレンスな快感を味わいましょう。

最初の頃は(4面あたりから)難しいからもしれないけど、慣れてしまえばあとはノリ

### 4/5 — Думал лучше

*2022-01-27*

Я наколоняю телефон он на вторую дорогу
Не поворачивает

### 4/5 — 色々思ったこと

*2021-12-30*

まずよく言われているステージ4から実装される
車線変更ですが、スマホを傾ける以外にも
右下か左下にボタンを配置することも出来ます
難しいので慣れるまでに時間がかかるかも
しれませんが頑張りましょう。
また、1ステージがかなり長いです。大体
25～30分程でしょうか。
個人的には600円の価値はあると思っています。
慣れればかなり楽しいゲームになると思います。

### 5/5 — 脳が震える

*2021-12-10*

ぎもぢぃぃいぃ

### 5/5 — ADD 120hz support for iPhone 13 pro!

*2021-10-19, version 1.25*

Add 120hz support for iPhone 13 and I’ll update to 5 stars!!!

Update: 120hz is now available!!! 5 STARS!!!!

### 5/5 — Best game on iOS

*2021-10-08, version 1.25*

This is a must play for anyone who likes fast paced quick games. The controls are very well done for mobile. I’ve come back to play this three or four times, and am now aiming for s tier on all levels. Quick side note, I’ve noticed that after a few of the recent updates, I’m not getting the achievements in game center for s tier on level 1, 2, 3, and 4. I just beat level 5 today and checked to see the achievement, and noticed the other achievements have not registered, only the level 5 one.

### 5/5 — Great game. Please unlock 120hz on iPhone 13!

*2021-10-02, version 1.23*

Thanks :)

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Скучно

*2025-02-13*

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

### 1/5 — できない

*2021-08-20*

アプリ起動したらすぐに落ちるんですけどどうなってるん

**Developer response:** ゲームのバージョン1.22アップデートをリリースしました。これにより、この問題が修正されるはずです。 お待ちいただいてありがとうございます。

### 1/5 — Really didn’t like it

*2020-07-14, version 1.17*

I can’t even figure out what to do this in this game. The first thing counts 321 then tap but the tap is always off. Either early or too late. Just really awful

### 1/5 — 立ち上がらない

*2020-01-26*

ゲームできない

**Developer response:** iOS 11を使用していますか？ iOS 12または13にアップデートすると、動作するはずです。 うまくいかない場合、またはさらにサポートが必要な場合は、drool @ drool.wsまでご連絡ください。 そして機械翻訳をご容赦ください！

### 1/5 — 出来ない

*2020-01-26*

せっかく買ったのに全く始められない…

**Developer response:** iOS 11を使用していますか？ iOS 12または13にアップデートすると、動作するはずです。 うまくいかない場合、またはさらにサポートが必要な場合は、drool @ drool.wsまでご連絡ください。 そして機械翻訳をご容赦ください！

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2020-01-05, version 1.17*

Crashes at launch on iphone7, just after the splash screen

### 1/5 — Swipe gesture misses every time

*2019-12-30, version 1.17*

The swipe gesture takes longer to do than a tap (or button press on controller). Then, iOS has to recognize that what occurred was a swipe. As a result, any action that requires a swipe must be performed shortly before the beat, rather than on the beat. I played some turns with my eyes closed, aiming to swipe on the beat, and was late every single time. If you’re an experienced player of rhythm games, this issue makes the game literally unplayable.

### 1/5 — Game crashes upon launch

*2019-12-14, version 1.17*

I recently downloaded this game, and it is not possible to play because when I launch the game it shows me the logo of the company and then crashes

### 1/5 — RIP OFF

*2019-10-24, version 1.16*

EVERY TIME I CLICK THE GAME IT WILL KICK ME OUT, I PAYED MONEY FOR THIS!

### 1/5 — 強制終了する

*2019-10-08*

せっかく買ったのに強制終了して始められない

**Developer response:** [機械翻訳の申し訳ありません]。 バージョン1.16にアップデートしてください。うまくいけば問題が解決します。 また、iOS 11には既知の互換性の問題があります。デバイスをiOS 13に更新することをお勧めします。引き続き問題が発生する場合は、遠慮なくdrool@drool.wsまでご連絡ください。 お待ちいただいてありがとうございます。

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 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.

### 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!

### 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!

### 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.

### 5/5 — Волшебно!!!!

*2024-10-09*

Я то думал, что все видел в этой жизни! А Оказалось что нет и именно эта игра держит в напряжении 😂😂😂

### 5/5 — Console addition hooked me. Especially V.R.

*2024-05-14, version 1.28*

The PS4 edition hooked me when I first played it an in VR the game is like 2 different worlds. Amazing game and incredibly well done. Simple concept no doubt but the rhythm violence is so intense. I’m sure with headphones and this version, there is a good amount of immersion.i love this game and hope to see some more games from this developer as they definitely knocked it our of the park with this one.  One thing I have to ask for for this version though is to reverse the controls! It keeps messing with my head when I see to turn but its opposite than the right side.  So to be able to switch controls would be awesome!! :)

### 5/5 — Awesome Port

*2023-11-03, version 1.27*

Love to finally see this game ported to IOS! I feel like they've nailed the controls and it's very faithful to the original. 

Glad the developers keep giving love to this community.

### 5/5 — Amazing definitely worth playing

*2023-10-01, version 1.27*

I love the idea of this game and the mechanics such a different game from the others  
Perfect

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