# Toobz

> Build pipe networks to guide water flow without spills in a timed puzzle game. (iPhone/iPad app by Jason Haslup.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toobz/id295462558 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jason Haslup](https://appshunter.io/developer/295462561)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 135 App Store ratings · 182 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2008-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toobz/id295462558/reviews.md

## What is Toobz?

Toobz is a challenging, fast-paced game that brings together quick reactions, planning, and a little bit of luck.

Your goal is to create a system of "Toobz" (pipes) beginning at a randomly-placed starting point.  Your Toobz network must allow water to flow without any spilling.  As you advance through levels, you'll have less and less time to place the pieces before the water starts automatically.  You can start the water at any time, allowing you to quickly advance to the next level and earn extra points.  If you spill any water, though, your game is over and you'll have to try again.

Toobz features three game modes: "Classic Toobz" in which only one upcoming piece is displayed, "Show Toobz" game in which the next four pieces are displayed, and the new "Puzzle" game that starts you out with a full board. Along with each game mode is a "Big Board" option which increases the size of the playing area by more than 2x!

Multiple color themes are available, including a setting to match your system Dark Mode preference.

## Key features

- Build pipe networks
- Guide water flow
- Timed gameplay
- Three game modes
- Big Board option
- Multiple color themes

## What do users think of Toobz?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Long-time player
- 👍 Sooooooo goood
- 👍 Brilliant game
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Awesome, entertaining

**Cons**

- 🐛 Disappointing
- 🐛 Bug - cheating with score
- 🐛 Bug-ridden
- 🐛 Crashes since the last update
- 🐛 Dislike the new update
- 🐛 Horrible, Horrible!!
- 🐛 Way to ruin a game
- 🐛 Terrible update

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scoring issue where points are doubled
- Game crashes on new game after update
- Timer doesn't stop when receiving a call
- Scoreboard and settings don't save

**Most requested features**

- Add a no timer feature
- Add more levels
- Add different challenges
- Add an option to backup scores
- Add an online leaderboard
- Add a help section to explain icons
- Bring back the old version/features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 182)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toobz/id295462558/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Long time player

*2025-11-27, version 4.2*

Thanks again for adding the no timer feature !!

### 4/5 — Long time player

*2024-05-30, version 4.0.5*

I’ve played that game for a very long time, more than 10 years. The game used to have a feature tu turn off the timers. Would be nice to have it again !

### 5/5 — Sooooooo goood

*2024-04-05, version 4.0.5*

This is quite possibly the best game I’ve ever played. The fact that the water and the physics works so elegantly blows my mind. The puzzles are unbelievably complex and I cannot even pass a lot of them because the developer is a genius.

### 4/5 — Lovely game!

*2023-06-19, version 4.0.5*

Such fun to play! Try out the different versions, the classic is the best but the puzzle version actually quite a bit easier and also great fun. Very unfortunately with the introduction of the larger iPhone screens the game has a bug which still exists as of June 2023 where it occasionally at the end of a level decides the game is over for no reason. A bit annoying. Otherwise 5 stars for a great game!

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2021-11-08, version 4.0.3*

I played the free version for years and enjoyed it. Played daily. Free version didn’t have an upgrade so I purchased the game. It never goes past level 11. After successfully competing the level the me at screen. Show I failed it bout even starting the game. This has happened numerous times since I upgraded. Big disappointment.

### 4/5 — Points

*2021-09-10, version 4.0.3*

First let me say that I love this game. I have had it since the first version on my first iPhone. Was a little disappointed that I had to lose my winning streak when I had to pay for my last update. (It was a very high score). But worth it. However, on this version I am not getting the penalty for unused pipes, which is no big deal,😁but at the same time I am not getting the time credit for an early completion ☹️. I don’t think I missed any updates. Can you help?  And thanks for this game. 🥰

### 3/5 — Bug?

*2021-09-03, version 4.0.2*

I love the game. There is a problem with the score calculation where after the first level only the amount of outgoing flow counts… I am not sure if intentional but I think it is a bug and should be fixed!

### 1/5 — BUG !!!

*2021-08-08, version 4.0.2*

le jeu bugge et finit toujours par se bloquer : on est obligé de repartir à zéro !!!!

### 5/5 — Update for the new iOS

*2021-04-28, version 4.0.2*

Hey update this game for the new iOS I want to keep playing it it’s been my favorite game since iPhone 3

### 4/5 — Great game but....,

*2020-12-17, version 4.0.2*

I have played this game for several years and I love the “puzzle” play. One challenge is finishing the puzzle quickly so you can earn a time bonus. With the latest “upgrade”, the time bonus does not work. It’s still fun, but there is no use trying to quickly solve the puzzle.

## Frequently asked questions about Toobz

### What is Toobz?

Toobz is a challenging, fast-paced game focused on building pipe networks to guide water flow. Players must strategically place pipe pieces to prevent any water from spilling, requiring quick reactions and planning.

### What are the game modes in Toobz?

Toobz offers three distinct game modes: "Classic Toobz" shows one upcoming piece, "Show Toobz" reveals the next four pieces, and "Puzzle" starts you with a full board. Each mode also has a "Big Board" option for a larger playing area.

### Is Toobz free to play?

Yes, Toobz is a free game. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What are the main challenges in Toobz?

The primary challenge is to build a functional pipe system that allows water to flow without spilling, all within a limited time. As levels progress, the time to place pieces decreases, and water starts automatically, increasing the difficulty.

### Can I customize the appearance of Toobz?

Yes, Toobz features multiple color themes, allowing you to customize the game's appearance. It also includes a setting to match your system's Dark Mode preference.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2024-12-08

By request... no timer mode! That's right, you get to decide when you're done placing tiles on the board, not a timer! Take your time, make some cool designs, it's your game! This and the big board? What a great 2024.

Thank you all for playing Toobz, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy building it.

### 4.1 — 2024-06-18

We're back! Our 15th year in the App Store and we're back with a new version that includes the usual fixes, but there's something bigger... The board! We've added a "Big Board" option to the three different games which expands the board size from 5x6 to 7x9! That's more than twice as many squares to manage, but we know you can do it. We've also added a relaxing green theme to the mix for a bit more variety.

Thank you for playing Toobz for the last 15 years, and stay tuned for more!

### 4.0.5 — 2022-01-17

Bug fix for some crashes seen when playing end of game and end of round sounds. Thank you for playing Toobz!

### 4.0.4 — 2021-12-30

Quick bug fix release which hopefully prevents the issues that has been reported around the game freezing or not allowing any input after a period of time. As always, thank you for the feedback and for playing Toobz!

### 4.0.3 — 2021-09-07

Fix scoring bug where penalties weren't applied properly after the first level. Sorry about the free points!

Also simplified the audio output by using a standard framework vs. external library. That was the last external library in use by Toobz so we're free of any dependencies! That's exciting to us but hopefully you won't notice a thing.

Thanks for playing Toobz!

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