# Upstream Struggle — user reviews > 328 indexed App Store user reviews of Upstream Struggle by Jack LaLonde, rated 4.86/5 from 9,707 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstream-struggle/id1529926059/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstream-struggle/id1529926059.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9,108 · 4★ 262 · 3★ 101 · 2★ 40 · 1★ 196 ## What do users think of Upstream Struggle? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and fun concept - 🚀 No forced ads - 💡 Potential for improvements **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 🔁 Repetitive gameplay - 🎨 Basic graphics and animations **Commonly reported bugs** - Getting stuck in the waterfall at the start - Crashes and freezes, especially at higher levels - Issues with the bird/flying obstacle **Most requested features** - Add more variety to levels and obstacles - Improve controls and jumping mechanics - Implement a leaderboard or competitive mode - Introduce new fish skins and customization options ## Newest reviews (15 of 328) ### 2/5 — Upstream struggle more like STRUGGLE *2021-08-04, version 1.3* This game is TOO much of a struggle. You would think it’s easy but NO! Sometimes I can’t even get past the bear and I got to 7 and there were two bears in my way that I couldn’t get past. I just wanted a game that not TOO much of a struggle. Is that too much to ask for? 😡 ### 2/5 — It’s not good *2021-06-10, version 1.3* He wasn’t lying ### 2/5 — More fish and more coins per stream *2021-02-14, version 1.3* Man U made a game updated it twice and dipped ### 5/5 — The best game *2021-02-01, version 1.3* Best game and so challenging ### 4/5 — 🐠 🐟 🎣 *2021-01-29, version 1.3* I like this game and it’s very good and fun. The only problem with it is that it’s quite glitchy. Other than that is a great game you should get it. ### 5/5 — @ryguyat55 *2021-01-27, version 1.3* I love this game I found it on TikTok it’s so fun ### 3/5 — It’s alright *2021-01-17, version 1.3* Okay so I found the game okay kinda fun I guess but the controls are a bit annoying to use and the fish needs to move faster in upstream just a little bit but other than that it’s a pretty good game😊 ### 5/5 — AMAZING❤️🐟 *2020-12-30, version 1.3* First of all, I just want to say this game is awesome. Second of all, I saw this game on TikTok and it's actually really fun. Thirdly, I just have one question... you don’t have to make any changes to the game but I’m curious to know.... How come the bears don’t keep chasing you once you get to the next level? Wouldn’t they keep coming in real life bc they r hungry? Idk I was just wondering but yeah really cool game!✌🏻 ### 5/5 — This game is awesome! *2020-12-17, version 1.3* I saw this on Tiktok and had to give it a try. I love it! A few of my suggestions are to possibly make two different trails you have to go down, one leads to a treasure chest and the other doesn’t. The treasure chest could have from 25-75 coins. I also think that in the customization department, hats would be awesome to buy. I love this game, keep up the good work! ### 4/5 — More coins. Less bear aimbot ? *2020-12-02, version 1.3* Can we please jump over the bears or something? ### 5/5 — Very good especially for a mobile game *2020-12-01, version 1.3* Pros This game has little to no ads with simple yet challenging gameplay. It also has no inapp purchases, which in an age where EA and big mobile game companies charge a bunch, is a nice break Cons I wish there were more unlockable fishes but that’s something that can be implemented easily into the game. ### 5/5 — Gay Monke Seggs *2020-11-15, version 1.3* I like BIG dickmonke ### 5/5 — Amazing *2020-11-12, version 1.3* Can’t wait to see where this goes, I love it so far fun little game ### 5/5 — Game controls *2020-11-10, version 1.3* I love the concept of the game but the control mechanics are very difficult to navigate. Simplifying the controls and making it easier to choose when to jump and not just by releasing your finger would vastly improve the playing experience of the game. ### 5/5 — This game is ok *2020-11-09, version 1.3* It was so good when it came out but the developer just doesn’t care about it anymore it hasn’t had an update for almost 2 months and quite frankly has just gotten boring ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — The fish game *2021-09-19, version 1.3* The game is very boring and you barely get to do nothing the fish looks a Glizzy in the game makes me so mad I hate the game don’t play it ### 1/5 — God awful *2021-06-05, version 1.3* If I could give it negative stars I would. Only reason anyone plays it was from tiktok. Would never recommend. Repetitive and boring. Deleted within first 5 minutes of installing. ### 1/5 — To much *2021-05-20, version 1.3* I got it when it first came out was super fun. It then he ruined the game it’s just not the same anymore and he stopped putting effort into it ### 1/5 — What is this game? *2021-03-11, version 1.3* I saw the reviews on this game and I thought that since they were so good I might as well give it a shot. After playing the game for 20 minutes I was already bored. The game is a constant repetition of going up a waterfall and avoiding obstacles. There is no change whatsoever in each waterfall you climb, they are all exactly the same. Also, the jump mechanic in this game makes no sense. The only time that you have to jump in this game is to get coins at the coin waterfall, which is difficult to even traverse. I found that when I played this game the only times I would die would be at the coin waterfall. This game is not good yet, however, I can see how the developers can improve the game. It has a simple concept that can be made much better. One example would be to make each waterfall random, or at least make it so every single one is not the same. ### 1/5 — Overrated *2020-11-09, version 1.3* People say it’s so good it’s not don’t play it’s boring ### 1/5 — Trash *2020-09-29, version 1.3* Physics are dumb graphics are bad control is hard could be better ### 1/5 — Controls *2020-09-21, version 1.3* Horrible controls ### 1/5 — Overhyped *2020-09-19, version 1.3* This game is ok but was given too much hype an the end product is just....... ### 1/5 — Trash *2020-09-19, version 1.3* Bad ### 1/5 — Horrible *2020-09-09, version 1.1* Ew ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — FISH GAME *2024-03-14, version 2.0* I love this game!! I love the simplicity in its style, and it’s amazing gameplay. I’d love to see more! ### 5/5 — Amazing app and amazing developer *2021-10-16, version 1.3* Love the game just so fun and the man who made it is so kind ### 5/5 — Beast *2021-09-24, version 1.3* Follow my tiktok @jamesmilnerfanclub ### 5/5 — Amazing *2021-09-22, version 1.3* This game is so fun and chill I love it. Keep up the good work ### 5/5 — S *2021-09-16, version 1.3* Gives Crosby road vibes, love it ### 5/5 — Tiktok *2021-05-05, version 1.3* I found this through tiktok when you were forst making your new game and I’m addicted to upstream now!!!! I love the tiktok fish and can’t wait for next game ### 5/5 — Was good *2021-04-10, version 1.3* Made by applesauce man ### 5/5 — Good *2021-02-21, version 1.3* I like it I found it from TikTok good game good guy that made game ### 5/5 — Sooooo cute *2021-02-12, version 1.3* I love the concept. It’s a adorable game. It can be challenging but how doesn’t like that? Keep up the good work :) ### 5/5 — AMAZING *2021-02-07, version 1.3* Ok so yes I follow the guy on TikTok, but that has nothing to do with my rating. This is a great game that could have some improvements but overall for how long he has been working on this, it is great. --- *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 2026-09-01.*