Unpacking: iPhone vs Android
Unpacking by Balor Games is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Unpacking at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-26. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A BAFTA-winning zen puzzle and home decoration game where players unpack boxes to reveal a character's life story, targeting casual gamers seeking meditative, narrative-driven experiences. The app is performing strongly in the Casual Paid category in Australia (#2) and South Africa (#8), while maintaining steady presence in Puzzle Paid charts across Italy, the US, and India.
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Puzzle Pixel Modern medium sessions Premium
#zen #narrative #home decoration #block fitting #story driven #relaxing
Unpacking downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | 100k+ |
| Google Play | – | 50k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Unpacking's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.5 ★ | 76 |
| Google Play | 4.3 ★ | 766 145 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.3 ★ weighted by ratings | 842 |
What users say about Unpacking
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game for its relaxing atmosphere, cozy pixel art style, and emotional storytelling without dialogue. However, a significant number of negative reviews criticize the short length relative to the $10 price tag and note that the mobile controls can be imprecise or frustrating.
Mostly positive (80% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and missing features or content.
What people like
- Fun: “It was great so relaxing!”
- Useful: “I love this game and recommend it highly!❤️”
- Features & content: “There’s not enough levels!!!”
- Design: “Absolutely beautiful game”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I feel at least a partial refund is in order”
- Features & content: “There are not enough levels to justify charging that much money”
- Fun: “More Frustrating Than Relaxing”