# QBeez

> Puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id297757688](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id297757688)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id297757688`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skunk Studios, Inc.
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (51 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2016-10-22
- **First published:** 2008-11-24
- **Size:** 253 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qbeez/id297757688)
- **Website:** [http://www.skunkstudios.com/iphone/qbeez.htm](http://www.skunkstudios.com/iphone/qbeez.htm)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.qbeez.com/privacy.html](http://www.qbeez.com/privacy.html)

## Description

QBeez are back and remixed: a color-matching puzzle where you rotate, swipe, and shuffle to clear QBeez. Avoid Singles and chase Perfect Clears using Boomz and strategic moves across 200+ levels and up to six colors. Enjoy new controls, larger QBeez, dynamic layouts, and an engaging audio experience. 

This update includes Unity Ads, optional in-app purchases, 8 board sizes, 15 QBeez characters (including Chickenz), and refreshed gameplay with new mechanics like shuffles and Heartz balanced for a richer challenge.

## Rankings

- #196,789 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviewers enjoy the QBeez nostalgia, finding the mobile version addictive, easy to learn, and visually appealing. However, repeated concerns center on aggressive monetization (ads and in-app purchases) and a perceived pay-to-progress model. Players miss features from the old PC version, such as power-ups, extra game modes, and a level editor, and encounter bugs, crashes, and iOS compatibility issues after updates. Progress tracking (high scores) is also a common omission that dampens motivation. Overall, strong nostalgia and charm clash with monetization pressures and technical problems.

### Pros

- Nostalgia for the PC game and faithful mobile adaptation.
- Addictive and easy-to-learn gameplay.
- Bright, colorful visuals and QBeez sound design.
- Quick to pick up and play, suitable for short sessions.

### Cons

- Heavy ads and in-app purchases; feel like a money grab; lack of a no-ads option.
- Bugs/crashes and performance issues after updates; freezing, shuffles not registering, compatibility problems.
- Missing features from the original/PC version (power-ups, extra game modes, level editor) and reduced depth.
- Monetization and changes reduce enjoyment; not as fun as the original.
- Inability to track or recover high scores/progress, reducing motivation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id297757688)