Giana Sisters

Family

Ratings

Age

4+

Family

Languages

English

Latest Version 3.1.1

Tue Feb 16 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

fixed crashes on some devices

Giana Sisters brings the beloved retro platforming experience to your fingertips. Featuring 80 brand-new levels and massive boss encounters, the game stays true to its roots while offering polished graphics for mobile. Use intuitive touch controls to jump, run, and blast your way through diverse worlds filled with hidden secrets and diamonds.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

88/100

Giana Sisters on iOS is a nostalgic masterclass that proves some gaming formulas are timeless. Originally a bold competitor to Mario in the 80s, this mobile revival brings the charm of the 'Great Giana Sisters' to a modern interface with surprisingly fluid controls. The level design strikes a perfect balance between platforming precision and hidden exploration, rewarding players who take the time to hunt down every diamond.

The visual polish is what really stands out here; the environments are vibrant and the character animations are snappy. While the difficulty curve definitely spikes in the later worlds, the checkpoint system keeps it from feeling unfair. If you grew up with the Commodore 64 or just love a rock-solid platformer that doesn't rely on gimmicks, this is a must-play. It captures that 'just one more try' essence perfectly.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Features

80 brand new levels

Epic boss battles

Retro-style chiptune soundtrack

Intuitive touch-screen controls

Tips & Walkthrough

Mastering the Jump

Timing is everything. Hold the jump button longer for higher leaps to reach floating platforms. Collect power-ups to transform Giana, allowing her to break blocks with her head and shoot fireballs at enemies.

Gameplays

World Exploration

Each world introduces new hazards like moving platforms and slippery surfaces. Focus on collecting red diamonds to unlock special bonus stages and achieve a 100% completion rate.

Screenshot

Q&A

Yes, the game features a remastered version of the iconic Chris Huelsbeck soundtrack.

Ratings & Reviews

Not a Glitch😂

Mon May 11 2020 dom buford

For people saying that you can not beat the dragon because your fire balls don’t do any damage your wrong!😂 You can easily beat the dragon by stomping on it head not shooting it!. Also the game is a bit laggy at times so for the developers make the game free with in app currency and change it up not game wise but how it runs Thankyou!

Amazing Update

Sat Mar 26 2016 F.E.A.R.fan17

The game is much more fluid with its animations and movements. The wall bug is gone now. The game looks like it got a much needed makeover, no problems to be found. Good job.

Glitch?

Sat May 02 2020 74247

I’m on the level with the dragon and I can’t get past it. It seems like there’s some sort of glitch because no matter how much I shoot it the level just runs out of time and doesn’t advance.

Now on Apple TV!!

Tue Mar 15 2016 mookpook

My husband is thrilled this game is on Apple TV. It was one of his favorites on his old C64. However--it is not without glitches. Most annoying--during the level intro screens, the music abruptly cuts off. Hope this gets fixed soon.

Somewhat boring...

Mon Mar 20 2017 A3475

Fun at first but gets kind of boring after awhile; a bit repetitive. Finding platformers on iOS that are worth your awhile are few and far between. Rely on a console to meet your needs rather than apps.

Update

Thu Dec 12 2019 ddt223!

Yo love this game y’all needa come back and update it for new gen iPhones like the x and 11 and pro max edition screens

Awesome and makes me think...

Tue Feb 16 2010 Coloursound

Makes me think of the past. I am 33 years old and I was about 10 when I first played 'Super Mario Bros' and 'Alex Kidd in Miracle World'. Those were some of the greatest years of my life. My dreams were the size of the Universe, my stress level was non-existent, and I knew that every month a new issue of Electroic Gaming Monthly would show up in my mailbox. When it came to the magic of actually playing games, especially platformers, they really brought to life what video games were all about. If I had been able to pickup Gianna Sisters for Sega Master System, NES, or Atari Lynx - I most certainly would have! Think about the differences in video game history if this game was allowed the room to grow. Sure, there are similarities to the Plumber, but there are MANY games with similarities to the Plumber. Anyhow, Jumping ahead to now, this is a great game on a wonderful platform (The iPod has become my favorite gaming platform!) I would rate the graphics somewhere between 16 and 32 bit style games. They look great. The gameplay is awesome. The sound and music - Money! This game is 5 stars all the way and recommended to ALL gamers. To all of those 13-17 year old gamers out there - This game is the type of game that was at the top for us who lived through the 80's gaming. Appreciate where we were and gladly still going (as many things are timeless - As are the Gianna Sisters!)