# ao

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id937945761](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id937945761)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id937945761`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (153 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2019-05-23
- **First published:** 2014-11-17
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ao/id937945761)
- **Website:** [https://twitter.com/generaladaptive](https://twitter.com/generaladaptive)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://generaladaptive.com/](https://generaladaptive.com/)

## Description

ao is part of the Focus series, a focus-based puzzle game where circles expand and contract through progressive levels. With theoretically infinite solutions, the challenge grows as you explore each level.

Currently featuring 200 levels, you can climb the leaderboard to earn bronze, silver, and gold medals. You can skip difficult levels, unlock all levels, and replay any level at your own pace. Handmade in Australia by General Adaptive.

## Rankings

- #130,870 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers repeatedly praise the game's idea and its addictive feel, but widespread bugs severely hamper play. Common complaints include freezing/crashes, unresponsive taps, and Level 1 progression issues. Rotation/hit-detection problems and UI glitches further degrade experience, while some players express confusion about how to play. Overall, strong interest and enjoyment exist, but unresolved technical problems prevent consistent, smooth gameplay.

### Pros

- Fun and addictive gameplay that many reviewers enjoy when it works.
- Positive sentiment/affection for the game; players say they love it.
- Engaging and challenging levels when the gameplay is functioning.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs causing freezing, crashes, and unresponsive taps.
- Early-level progress is broken (e.g., Level 1 cannot be completed).
- Mechanics like rotation and hit detection are inconsistent or broken (dots don't rotate, incorrect center hits).
- UI glitches such as the level screen overlapping the home screen or overlays blocking play.
- Confusing instructions and unclear how-to-play, making levels hard to understand.

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