# Save the Zacks — They need saving!

> Puzzle game where players dig paths and tilt devices to guide characters to safety. (iPhone/iPad app by Bytesize Technology.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-zacks/id1229348232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bytesize Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/899707473)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2020-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-zacks/id1229348232/reviews.md

## What is Save the Zacks?

Guide the cute little Zacks to teleports and other escapes by digging the terrain to create underground pathways and tilting your device to change gravity. Did we mention that you can explode a few Zacks to clear the path? Well, you can.

Watch out for monsters, lasers, saw blades, lava and other dangers along the way.

Enjoy the soothing music and minimalistic design for a unique experience that's hard to put away once you've started. Totally ad-free, yay!

Game Center enabled, make your way to the leaderboard top! You can compete per level as well as for a grand total score.

## Key features

- Dig underground pathways
- Tilt device to change gravity
- Avoid monsters and hazards
- Leaderboard competition
- Minimalistic design
- Soothing music

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Technopia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Volcavious | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-zacks/id1229348232/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Zacks

*2022-08-04*

Cool game

### 2/5 — Fun for a few minutes then you gotta’ pay

*2021-11-20*

Fifteen minutes into it and they want $1 to continue to play. 🙄

### 4/5 — Все хорошо но...

*2021-08-02, version 1.1*

хотелось бы что бы планет было больше и они были бесплатны. а так игра очень интересная и красивая. спасибо разрабам за эту игру!

### 3/5 — Мало бесплатных уровней

*2021-04-24, version 1.1*

Игра затягивающая, но доступно всего 20 уровней, остальные платные

### 5/5 — Too few free levels

*2021-02-26, version 1.1*

Finished the game in ~15 minutes, would like to see much more content.

### 5/5 — Fun and addicting to play!

*2020-09-01*

Well designed and intuitive - good for all ages.

## Frequently asked questions about Save the Zacks

### What is the gameplay like in Save the Zacks?

In Save the Zacks, you'll dig underground pathways to guide cute Zacks to teleports. You'll also tilt your device to manipulate gravity and avoid various dangers like monsters, lasers, and lava.

### Does Save the Zacks have ads?

No, Save the Zacks is completely ad-free, offering an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### Can I play Save the Zacks offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities for Save the Zacks. However, Game Center integration suggests online connectivity may be required for leaderboards.

### What devices support Save the Zacks?

Save the Zacks is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How challenging is Save the Zacks?

The game features a variety of dangers including monsters, lasers, saw blades, and lava, suggesting a moderate to high challenge level as players progress.

### What is the rating for Save the Zacks?

Save the Zacks has a rating of 3.4 stars based on 7 ratings.

### When was Save the Zacks last updated?

The latest version of Save the Zacks was released on November 3, 2020.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Save the Zacks?

Yes, Save the Zacks does have in-app purchases available.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2020-11-03

Slightly more granular score.
Level hints shown automatically after a couple of restarts.
Fed all Zacks some cookies and milk.
A few minor level changes in order for you guys not to get stuck.
Score now included in the share message.
Fixed iOS 14 Game Center issue.

### 1.0 — 2020-08-27

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*