# Unfolding Space — user reviews

> 53 indexed App Store user reviews of Unfolding Space by Andrew Johnson, rated 5.00/5 from 8 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfolding-space/id309081984/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unfolding-space/id309081984.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Newest reviews (13 of 53)

### 4/5 — this

*2014-05-06, version 1.4*

good!

### 4/5 — Kinda trippy.

*2012-12-11, version 1.3.1*

Interesting interactive experience. Not your typical app. Reminds me of looking at art exhibits in the Museum of Modern Art. Alters your perceptions.

### 3/5 — Not sure what to make of this.

*2012-11-30, version 1.3.1*

I understand how to move around and change perspectives, but can I actually manipulate or change the shape myself? I still am not sure if I'm doing anything or if its automated. I would enjoy this more if I knew all it had to offer. Unfortunately, instead of any actual useful information, most of the reviews are people who have no idea what this does or jerks that say if it must be explained to you then you aren't intelligent enough to play.

### 4/5 — It is ok

*2012-04-09, version 1.3*

I like it. But not much to do

### 3/5 — Not sure I get it.

*2011-06-19, version 1.2*

It seems like a nice enough app, but I'm just not sure what it's supposed to be representing. However, it's free, and if you ever need to visualise some shadows for a four dimensional object, then this is definitely the right app for you.

Very pretty mind, but the UI needs some more explanation.

### 3/5 — Kinda cool

*2011-04-06, version 1.2*

Thought I'd try it since it's free. Not quite sure what the mail purpose is other than to move the edges around. More instruction would be helpful to get the most out of this app. The description is intriguing that's why I downloaded this in the first place. Anyone else know what is supposed to be the main objective other than what's already described? Will continue to play with this and will update if I can figure it out!

### 5/5 — Stunning.

*2011-02-10, version 1.1*

Why is this free?
I found this app by accident and downloaded it in a 'what the hell' moment. It's amazing.
Gently swiping the screen to travel through a 3D grid and you can take pictures at any time and use them as a background for your Ithing.
I would pay for this App. 
Thankyou Julieta and Andrew.

### 3/5 — I don't get it

*2011-01-29, version 1.1*

Can someone explain it to me . please!!! Very much appreciate it.

### 4/5 — Supper fun!!!!

*2010-12-31, version 1.1*

You can do all sorts of things on this app!! I really enjoy it

### 5/5 — wonderous

*2010-12-29, version 1.1*

*i luv it. one of the most awesome apps i ever downloaded.*

### 5/5 — Very Cool!!

*2010-12-11, version 1.1*

Great App - mesmerizing !

### 4/5 — Yay!

*2010-12-05, version 0*

Ok, I get it now. You have to hold the iPad flat to get the stupid image to stop spinning. I feel really stupid because I sat for at least five minutes try to get it to stop spinning. In the instructions say "tilt device" not just tilt. Other than that, really cool!

### 4/5 — Eye candy

*2010-10-18, version 0*

Good app, tighten her up and she be a beaute.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — A waste of time

*2013-03-04, version 1.3.1*

Despite promising much, this app actually delivers almost nothing. 
A little Googling reveals some wincingly pretentious twaddle written about the concept behind its inception. 
Harmless enough but ultimately pointless.

### 1/5 — Glad it was free

*2012-10-23, version 1.3.1*

Pointless. The blathering description should have been enough to steer me away from this odd application, but I was curious and it was free.

### 1/5 — Not missing out

*2012-06-21, version 1.3*

Limited

### 1/5 — Not pleasant

*2011-03-29, version 1.2*

Made me feel nauseous. Would give zero stars.

### 1/5 — Weird

*2009-12-05*

Sorry to offend anyone but this app is wierd because it just blurrs and unblurrs not relaxing quite annoying actually

### 1/5 — SOOOOOO BAD!!!!!

*2009-04-30, version 0*

This is the worst app I have ever downloaded, and I have 100+. The app is just POINTLESS!!!!!!!!!

### 2/5 — I don't get it

*2010-01-23, version 0*

I don't get it.. What does it do?

### 3/5 — App crashing on iOS 8

*2014-11-20, version 1.4*

For people who don’t read headlines, the app is crashing on iOS 8 when any menu item is selected. I will update this rating if this is fixed.

### 3/5 — Fun and entertaining

*2013-04-03, version 1.3.1*

It is an awesome app! The things I don't like are that I read "labyrinth" and that it moves at will. When it said "labyrinth" I thought if you walked forward, your views would change and you would go that way. I was very disappointed. :(  It also doesn't move at will like I read in the description. Please try and add one of those features, or at least make yourself able to move another direction besides up. AND THOSE OF YOU HOW SAY IT IS POINTLESS, YOU ARE WRONG! 😠

### 3/5 — Boring

*2012-12-14, version 1.3.1*

Doesn't do much but change rectangles. Pretty colors. Not much entertainment value.  Nice how it works on iPhone 5.  Basically a math geeks app.

Would be slightly more entertaining if he spelled out the math behind his work to some detail on the info page. And not gloss. Then it might be approaching a marvel.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Something Special

*2018-01-07, version 1.4.1*

Folding Space was one of the first apps I bought for an iPad. Don’t remember which one, I keep thinking I’ll find the answer down one of the infinite number of corridors I can explore. 

Like one of the other reviewers I am delighted that this app has been kept active. Most of the apps that I get the message “won’t work with iOS 11” when I try to start I just delete it and forget it. Not so with this particular app. 

I find it mesmerizing and sad I never saw the full version.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2017-12-05, version 1.4.1*

I've had this for years. Have made amazing iPhone wallpaper with it. It's great for a visual (rather than audio) meditation. I am very glad it's still with us!

### 5/5 — Dam Awesome

*2013-10-13, version 1.4*

That's pretty coolio...is there anything more to the theory? Will there be updates? Is there going to be a custom slide thing? Anyways awesome job :D

### 5/5 — Sleep help for me and can save images

*2013-01-10, version 1.3.1*

I have serious insomnia issues, and by lowering screen brightness and watching this app run I can actually fall asleep.  I find it very relaxing, just as much as watching fish in a tank.

Ztormbringer, on iPad the little camera icon at the bottom of the screen while you are using the app saves the current screen to your photos after you grant initial access.

And you're right, it is a very entertaining app and you can't beat that for free.

### 5/5 — So much more than it first seems

*2012-11-19, version 1.3.1*

The first review I saw started with "Pointless" I couldn't agree more. The thing is it is not supposed really to HAVE a point in my estimation. I downloaded and immediately opened it and after a few seconds of getting oriented to the controls and what they did, how they affected the functioning I let it run. I was mesmerized. As an artist I was seeing constructs I wanted to save. Unfortunately it seems not to have that ability. But I could feel my understanding of the relationship of spaces changing as I watched it evolve the "design" I had created. Some people seem not to have understood that it doesn't actually "DO" anything,  except expand your mind and please your eye as it rotates or moves spaces through an infinitely evolving set of relationships. If you must have some reference point as to what it does then perhaps the idea of a kaleidoscope might give you a very limited starting place, but like no kaleidoscope you've ever seen.  The engine in this free app is a technical marvel. Download it, it's free after all, play with it a little bit to set up a random set of spatial orientations then just sit back and watch it run.  You'll feel a constant tug on your spatial senses and visual ideas.  This one I'm keeping!

### 5/5 — Great

*2011-11-07, version 1.2*

Bloody awesome app! I spend hours watching it.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2011-08-18, version 1.2*

I have no idea what this is but it's cool

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2011-05-26, version 1.2*

This app will open your mind. The audio waves really make it too!

### 5/5 — Enable gyroscope!

*2011-04-18, version 1.2*

Make this as capable the CAVE app. Let's move thru the labyrinth :-)

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2011-03-24, version 1.1*

This app is amazing!!! It is my fav app!!! I love it!

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