# Uzu, An Interactive Light Show — user reviews > 367 indexed App Store user reviews of Uzu, An Interactive Light Show by Colordodge Labs, rated 4.80/5 from 261 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uzu-an-interactive-light-show/id376551723/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uzu-an-interactive-light-show/id376551723.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 234 · 4★ 14 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 4 ## What do users think of Uzu, An Interactive Light Show? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Mesmerizing visuals - 🎨 Endless creative possibilities - 💡 Great for relaxation and meditation - 🎨 Impressive color and pattern generation - 👍 Fun and engaging for all ages - 🎨 Showcases iPad's multitouch capabilities **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and stability issues on some devices - 🔧 Limited customization options - 🔧 Lack of music/sound integration - 🔧 Outdated UI on newer iPads **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on iOS 4.2 and newer - Menu controls not working on iPad Pro - Screenshot feature not functioning properly **Most requested features** - Add music/sound reactive features - Implement full-screen mode without UI - Introduce more advanced preset options - Add ability to save and share custom presets - Optimize performance for latest iPad models ## Newest reviews (19 of 367) ### 4/5 — Soothing *2026-06-20, version 4.1* Very pleasant way to use fingers and eyes to pass time ;-) ### 5/5 — Best distraction for toddlers *2025-04-03, version 3.2.1* My son loved playing with this at the doctor’s office. An iPad is the better screen for this. It is quiet and engaging ### 5/5 — Love it! *2025-02-23, version 3.2.1* I can’t believe that it’s still here! I like to use a two finger gather mode. Great on iPad too. Something Zen about it. This was one of my earliest App Store purchases and it’s still here and still working. Bravo! ### 5/5 — Uzu *2024-07-06, version 3.2.1* Without a doubt, this is the best app I have ever, ever had. I enjoy it for hours on end. What a great app. I love it. ### 5/5 — Limitless Visual Possibilities *2024-05-30, version 3.2.1* This app is a great way to experiment with all kinds of visuals and endlessly tweak settings to your heart’s content. It can respond to multi-touch inputs, and/or sound. It would be interesting if future features could include: * Adjustable sound responses (I.e. frequency ranges) * other phone sensors might be integrated into the app such as phone orientation (xyz accelerometers) * camera (detecting head/mouth motion/hand gestures) * MIDI input (responding to configurable note values and remote knob values for remote manipulation during live performance). However, this app has not been updated for over 3 yrs at the time of writing this, so it’s unclear if it will evolve beyond its current state - which is still very impressive. ### 5/5 — Been enjoying this app for years *2024-03-22, version 3.2.1* I have been downloading this game onto each of my devices since the first iPod touch was released. It is a staple of every device I’ve owned and I love it. It’s a super creative app and was ahead of its time. My favorite app to mess around with, utilizes the imagination that was initially sparked with touch screen technology. Will always download. ### 5/5 — Outstanding! I have a request. *2024-02-11, version 3.2.1* Uzu is absolutely brilliant! Love it! Thank you for making it sound reactive (I’m one of the people who requested that). My request: Please please please extend Uzu to the Apple Watch. I realize that much of its UI, like creating custom presets, wouldn’t exist on the watch, and if the preset list is too cumbersome it could just go with whichever one is currently selected on the paired iPhone. Turning the crown could bring up the options (autoplay, screenshot, sound react, etc.). If the watch’s processor is not up to the task, put a ceiling on the number of particles that is goverened by what cpu the app encounters (more on the series 9, less on the series 5, etc). Having Uzu ever-present on one’s wrist makes it THE watch fidget for those of us who need fidgets for anxiety (haptics would enhance that aspect). A adult could trigger 3-4 behavior changes on the small screen, and my 2yo granddaughter (who’s fascinated with my Apple Watch already anyway) could probably fit 5-6 fingers, squealing with delight. If you want to make putting it on the watch a premium feature, I would definitely pay a fat one-time in-app purchase for that. Thank you for considering it. I sincerely hope you go for it. ### 5/5 — 🤩 perfect,but 1 error *2024-01-27, version 3.2.1* I’v been playing uzu for about 10 minutes now and I feel like it’s absolutely 💯 perfect & there is 1 error.there aren’t enough settings.one more thing.the setting placements should be a little bigger that’s it ### 5/5 — Absolutely Wonderful! *2023-06-29, version 3.2.1* This app is so great and easy to use. I hope an update comes sometime soon. I would love the ability to record and export videos and not just photos with this app. The ability to make calming scenes is sooo nice. ### 5/5 — So much fun! Please update soon!!! *2023-06-26, version 3.2.1* I love this app. It is probably my favorite way to play with color digitally. Little ones think it is magic. I love being able to save images and use them for a whole host to purpose. They print beautifully. I would like the ability to adjust background color. Hopefully that is something that can come up in a future update. Speaking of that. I hope there is an update soon. I would really hate to see this one fall win iPadOS advances. I see that the developers website has also gotten dark. I’m hoping maybe he’s just in a really organizing phase and comes back to this wonderful little bit of magic we all enjoy so much. I would legit pay a subscription to keep being able to have it supported. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2023-06-20, version 3.2.1* this app is totally worth the small price it asks for. The built in configurations are amazing and all expertly thought out, all of them feel responsive. The ability to create your own presets and experiment with all of the available features is awesome. There are an infinite number of combinations and it leads to never having two similar experiences. Unless of course you want to make similar concepts. I personally use this app to clear my head when I’m feeling anxious. It’s very stimulating and captivating. Definitely an easy way to pass 10-15 minutes. ### 5/5 — Really cool app! *2022-03-26, version 3.2.1* Great geometric shape maker. Take pics of design and set as wallpaper. This is one of the better geometric design apps. I think it’s worth the cost! ### 5/5 — Usage permissions *2022-01-27, version 3.2.1* I’ve been using this app for a very long time. It’s great for a visual relaxation. It’s eye candy. And it’s fun just to interact with. My question to the developer is this: can I use screenshots from the app for my own personal use? I am in the process of brainstorming and working to develop my own Tarot card deck. I wanted to know if I had permission to use screenshots from the app to layer as a background on my cards. I sent a message on the Facebook page, but haven’t heard anything back. I would certainly include the app and the developer when giving credits. Please let me know. And thanks in advance. ### 5/5 — Boring *2022-01-18, version 3.2.1* I put it to 5 stars so people can see they this is a really boring game I wish I can return it the game has different colors but their all the same movement. ### 5/5 — Such a fun game! *2022-01-05, version 3.2.1* This amazing pattern filled game is perfect for relaxation! ### 5/5 — best acid app *2021-11-21, version 3.2.1* all hail firelord Uzu ### 5/5 — Incredible App *2021-09-24, version 3.2.1* I’ve loved this App for years but since getting the new IPad Pro 12.9 with the Mini Led screen it seems this App has gone to another level. The visuals are absolutely astonishing. I could watch it for hours and have 😀. Just brilliant. ### 5/5 — Excelente!! *2021-09-11, version 3.2.1* A mi me ha funcionado de maravilla!!! También puedes crear tus propios presets. La función con micrófono es muy agradable. Todo muy bien 👍🏽 Gracias, ### 5/5 — Amazing *2021-03-11, version 3.2.1* Bravo on a wonderful app! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Uzu *2026-06-29, version 4.1* Without a doubt, this is the best app I have ever, ever had. I enjoy it for hours on end. What a great app. I love it. ### 1/5 — Crashes every time I try to open it *2020-04-04, version 3.1.3* I used to love this app, so I tried to install it again on my old iPad, but every time I open it it crashes right away! C'mon!! If the latest version does not work on my device, then it should not let me pay for and install it! So disappointed. ### 1/5 — 録画機能ないの？ *2020-03-26, version 3.1.3* 録画機能ないの？ ### 1/5 — One STINKING star ! *2019-04-27, version 3.1.3* I submitted a new review on Feb. 19 after an update of this app stating that it won't even open, it just crashes when I tap on it. The developer has since done another update yet he hasn't corrected this issue. I'm NOT IMPRESSED! Kindly fix this issue! *Note* The developer still hasn't addressed the issue of the app crashing on my device (it has an iOS of 9.3.5) and it's been over 2 months! Don't bother buying this app if your device has a iOS of 10 or less otherwise you'll just be throwing your money away. ### 1/5 — Mala y mucho *2018-11-14, version 3.1.2* 4 efectos tristes y Iara más no está optimizado para iPhone X Bueno ni si quiera para un 6 y plus el desarrollador solo se preocupa por cobrar pero la app abandonada. ### 1/5 — Multi touch? *2017-06-28, version 3.1* Hi. Can you remove the "multi touch" from the screen display? Please. Hard to enjoy the features with that there. It would be allot better if it wasn't there. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Mehh... *2011-04-30, version 2.0* Not bad, but I've seen many more games like this that were better, I got bored of this after 10 min ### 1/5 — Freeze *2010-10-26, version 0* Installata su Ios 4.2, l'ipad si pianta di brutto e freeza per una ventina di secondi. ### 1/5 — Won't load *2010-09-07, version 0* Really good on my touch but won't load on my iPad . ### 1/5 — Pas terrible quand même *2010-08-20, version 0* Heureusement je l'ai eu gratuitement dans le cadre d'une opération et depuis elle a quitté mon iPad... Intérêt ? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great Update *2026-07-24, version 4.2* I have used this app on and off for years and have enjoyed it, but I have to say the update is Awesome and it’s even better and easier to use. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2026-07-10, version 4.2* I had this app since I was a little kid, and seeing it updated becoming better than ever makes me so happy! ### 5/5 — thanks for legacy presets *2026-06-28, version 4.1* longtime user; missed the old presets. left a 1* review, developers swiftly put them back. look forward to playing with the new ones, too. as a thank you, I bought both of your other apps today. ### 5/5 — WOW! *2026-06-25, version 4.1* 👍😃👍 ### 5/5 — Nostalgic and beautiful *2026-06-17, version 4.0* My father always let me play this on his iPad when I was little. I just downloaded it again at 19 and it’s just as soothing as I remember ### 5/5 — Never gets old (unlike me!) *2026-06-15, version 4.0* Still loving this 15 years on…! ### 5/5 — Incredible *2026-02-06, version 3.2.1* Beautiful, mesmerizing, intuitive. One of my favourite apps. ### 5/5 — Code Beauty *2025-12-16, version 3.2.1* This app is mesmerizing and goes to show how magical coding is ### 5/5 — Fun fun fun *2025-12-04, version 3.2.1* Pretty pictures that are fun to draw. Top that! ### 5/5 — Brilliant!! *2025-09-24, version 3.2.1* Use whilst high :)) --- *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 2026-08-27.*