# Dissembler

> Subtle, inventive puzzles

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1293516048](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1293516048)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1293516048`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shape Shop Pty Ltd atf Shape Shop Trust
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,465 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.9
- **Last updated:** 2021-10-15
- **First published:** 2018-02-21
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dissembler/id1293516048)
- **Website:** [https://shapeshop.games](https://shapeshop.games/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://shapeshop.games/dissembler\_privacy.html](https://shapeshop.games/dissembler_privacy.html)

## Description

Dissembler is a minimalist puzzle game that asks you to unravel abstract artworks by removing color groups. With 171 handcrafted levels and no randomness, each puzzle is a deliberate piece of art that rewards careful planning and lateral thinking. A gentle pace and tactile feedback make it a calm, satisfying puzzle experience.

Key features include unlimited undo with no penalties, a one-time purchase with no ads or IAP, daily puzzles with next-day step-by-step solutions, and an infinite mode with a Game Center leaderboard, plus a color-blind mode for accessibility. It won Freeplay’s Excellence in Design 2018 and has earned praise from AppUnwrapper and Shaun Musgrave for its elegant, feel-good gameplay.

## Rankings

- #45,874 — Overall

## Review summary

Dissembler is a clever, elegant puzzle game with a huge, evolving library and a clean, distraction-free experience. Players praise its smart design, minimalist visuals, and the variety of content, including daily puzzles and an endless mode. The game shines in polish, accessibility, and replayability, with no ads, no IAPs, and no timers. However, several reviews note that solving can rely on trial-and-error rather than strategy, and a few levels feel un-guided. Overall, it’s a polished, engaging puzzler with broad appeal for logic lovers.

### Pros

- Clever, elegant puzzle design with a satisfying, minimalist aesthetic.
- Huge and varied content: 100+ main puzzles, daily updates, an endless mode, and new tile types.
- Distraction-free experience: no ads, no in-app purchases, and no timers.
- Flexible accessibility and user-friendly features: non-linear puzzle access and colorblind mode.
- Polished presentation and strong replay value: satisfying feedback, intuitive controls, and multiple play modes.

### Cons

- Many puzzles rely on trial-and-error rather than strategy, which some players find unsatisfying.
- Some levels lack a clear path or guidance, leading to tedious permutations and a sense of randomness.

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