see/saw in IOS

Die with care.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

92/100

Seesaw is an absolute powerhouse in the educational space, specifically tailored for the primary classroom environment. Unlike general-purpose LMS platforms, Seesaw focuses on the 'student voice,' providing a suite of multimodal tools—video, voice recording, drawing, and labeling—that allow even the youngest learners to document their thinking in real-time. It bridges the gap between physical classroom work and digital portfolios effortlessly.

From a teacher's perspective, the platform is a massive time-saver. The library of over 100,000 ready-to-assign activities is a goldmine for differentiated instruction. The ability to give immediate audio feedback on a student’s drawing or photo makes assessment feel personal and supportive rather than clinical. It’s no wonder it’s a staple in over a third of US elementary schools; it transforms the iPad from a consumption device into a creation station while keeping families perfectly in the loop.

Reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026
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Dinsun Review

I'm getting too old for 'twitch' games, but See/Saw managed to pull me in with its 'one more try' philosophy. It’s a platformer where you don't even have a jump button—you just move left and right, letting momentum and gravity do the rest. It reminds me of the old Flash games from the early 2000s: simple, punishing, and respectful of your time.

It’s not for everyone. If you get frustrated by dying fifty times on one level, stay far away. But there is a mechanical purity here that I appreciate. No story, no fluff, just you against a set of spikes. It’s a bit lean on content, and the aesthetic is 'indie-cliché,' but the gameplay is tight as a drum.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Perfect touch controls
  • Instant restarts for fast-paced play
  • Clever, momentum-based puzzle design
  • Extremely high difficulty may alienate casuals
  • Very short overall length
  • Sparse visual presentation

Technical Report

Performance: Ultra-responsive; zero input lag is crucial for this game.

Accessibility:
  • Haptic cues
  • Level skip (after enough deaths)

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy 'Super Meat Boy' style challenges and have high patience.

Skip if: You want a relaxed experience or a game with a narrative.

Similar Games:
  • Super Meat Boy
  • VVVVVV
  • HoPiKo

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 5 hours
  • Status: All coins collected

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.07Sun Nov 18 2018

+ iPad Pro 11"


Nice to have you here.

We prepared a few tests.

Collect all coins.

Die to succeed.

— the professor

· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Never before has a mobile platformer felt so juicy – perfect controls for super precise speed runs in over 150 levels.

Prepare to chop, impale and crush your character in pursuit of the last coin of every level – Because when you die, it’s far from over.


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Nice to have you here.

We prepared a few tests.

Collect all coins.

Die to succeed.

— the professor

· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Never before has a mobile platformer felt so juicy – perfect controls for super precise speed runs in over 150 levels.

Prepare to chop, impale and crush your character in pursuit of the last coin of every level – Because when you die, it’s far from over.


Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 1937 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Seesaw is a leading educational platform designed specifically for elementary schools. It offers a suite of multimodal tools that allow students to capture their learning through photos, videos, and digital drawings. Teachers can assign standards-aligned activities, provide personalized feedback, and share student progress with families in real-time. By fostering a strong home-to-school connection and emphasizing student voice, Seesaw creates a portfolio-based learning environment that is both inclusive and highly engaging.

Features

1

Multimodal tools: Video, voice, drawing

2

100,000+ ready-to-assign activities

3

Real-time family messaging and portfolios

4

Standards-aligned instruction

5

Auto-graded formative assessments

6

Support for over 100 languages

Tips

Promotion Videos

see/saw: iOS / Android Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Philipp Stollenmayer / Kamibox)

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Seesaw offers a robust free version for individual teachers, with paid Seesaw Plus and Seesaw for Schools tiers for additional features.

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