# Topsoil > Puzzle game about growing and harvesting plants in a garden. (iPhone/iPad app by Nico Prins.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topsoil/id1104709870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nico Prins](https://appshunter.io/developer/941920715) - Category: Games - Price: Free - Rating: 4.37/5 from 153 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 29 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese - Released: 2017-04-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topsoil/id1104709870/reviews.md ## What is Topsoil? Topsoil is an original puzzle game where you grow plants and work your garden's soil. Your goal is to harvest as many plants as you can before your garden fills up! Manage your garden by placing plants of the same type next to each other, then harvesting them together. The more plants you harvest at once, the more points you earn, and the more soil you turn over. If your garden fills up before your next chance to harvest, that's game over. Keep growing and you'll discover new seeds, tall trees, and friendly birds along the way! ## Key features - Plant and grow various crops - Harvest plants in groups - Earn points for large harvests - Discover new seeds and trees - Unlock friendly birds ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topsoil/id1104709870/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Update Needed *2023-07-27* Edit: happy to report that the game once again works on my phone, thank you for the update! Hadn’t played in a few months, came back to see that, unfortunately, the app crashes immediately when opening now. I’ve had this game downloaded for awhile, it’s one of my favorite puzzle games I’ve found on here, hope this can get an update someday! ### 4/5 — Fun but Won’t launch on iPhone *2023-05-05* May 2023. I love this game and play it on my iPad all the time. I have it on my iPhone as well but it can never be opened on the phone. I hope the developer will fix this issue soon. ### 1/5 — Crashing *2023-01-14, version 1.2.8* Played this game all the time! But now soon as I tap to play it, I can no longer play it :( Miss playing this game :( ### 1/5 — Crashes *2023-01-13, version 1.2.8* Constantly crashes, when it works I love it. Bought the app, but asking for refund because it immediately crashes upon opening. ### 5/5 — My fave game :) *2022-11-09, version 1.2.8* I love this game, I’ve been playing for like two years now and it never gets old. I love that there’s no timer, I can play at my own pace. ### 1/5 — The game is unplayable *2022-10-18, version 1.2.8* App does not work at all, even after re-installing. ### 5/5 — Please update :( *2022-10-11, version 1.2.8* I adore playing this game and have since january of 2021 — unfortunately the game has been crashing and glitching often for multiple months :( I miss this game and hope it can be fixed! ### 3/5 — Update Needed *2022-09-16, version 1.2.8* Hadn’t played in a few months, came back to see that, unfortunately, the app crashes immediately when opening now. I’ve had this game downloaded for awhile, it’s one of my favorite puzzle games I’ve found on here, hope this can get an update someday! ### 1/5 — Broken *2022-06-06, version 1.2.8* Crashes immediately on iPhone 13 iOS 15.5. ### 3/5 — Crashes *2022-04-28, version 1.2.8* I live this game but recently I cannot play it because upon opening the app it immediatly crashes ## Frequently asked questions about Topsoil ### What is Topsoil? Topsoil is an original puzzle game focused on cultivating a garden. Players strategically plant and harvest plants to earn points and manage their garden space. The objective is to harvest as many plants as possible before the garden fills up. ### How do I play Topsoil? You play by placing plants of the same type next to each other. Harvesting these grouped plants together earns you more points and clears space in your garden. The game ends if your garden fills up before you can harvest. ### What are the goals in Topsoil? The primary goal is to harvest as many plants as possible in each turn to score points and turn over soil. You also aim to prevent your garden from filling up. As you play, you can discover new seeds, grow tall trees, and encounter friendly birds. ### Is Topsoil free to play? Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description. ### What kind of experience does Topsoil offer? Topsoil offers a relaxing and engaging puzzle experience with a gardening theme. It combines strategic planning for plant placement and harvesting with the satisfaction of watching your garden grow and evolve. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.2.8 — 2017-05-26 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Adds daily bonus plays - Minor bug fixes If you're having an issue, please send an email to help@topsoilgame.com and I'll do my best to help! ## Apps similar to Topsoil | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ilu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilu/id1271512200) | 4.7 (2,111) | Free | Games | | [Smoosh Lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoosh-lab/id1171418786) | 4.7 (35) | Free | Games | | [Fisherman Cards Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fisherman-cards-game/id1543783401) | 4.6 (57) | $1.99 | Games | | [Idle Research](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-research/id1538381108) | 4.8 (828) | Free | Games | | [ENYO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enyo/id1118353232) | 4.7 (400) | Free | Games | | [Green the Planet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-the-planet/id955387547) | 4.8 (669) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Nico Prins - [oh my giraffe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oh-my-giraffe/id941920716) All apps by Nico Prins: https://appshunter.io/developer/941920715 --- *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 2026-06-10.*