# ZAGA

> Arcade game with color matching, obstacle avoidance, and unlockable themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Simple Machine, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaga/id990692830 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 172 App Store ratings · 123 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 294 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaga/id990692830/reviews.md

## What is ZAGA?

The ZAGA begins. A gorgeous combination of quick reactions and stunning visuals for you to zig and zag your way through.

From the creators of Smove, comes the next classic arcade game. Two lines bounce back and forth. Can you control them? Tap to change directions, match the colors to collect points, and definitely definitely avoid the obstacles.

Collect orbs to unlock new themes! From the far reaches of space, to the calming waves of the sea, zag your way through uncharted environments.

Life isn't a journey, it's a ZAGA.

## Key features

- Dual line control
- Color matching gameplay
- Obstacle avoidance
- Orb collection for unlocks
- Unlockable themes
- Stunning visuals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Orbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,200 Orbs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 Orbs | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ZAGA?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn
- 🎵 Catchy background music
- 🧠 Challenging and requires quick reflexes
- ✨ Smooth and well-made
- 🎨 Multiple themes available
- ⏱️ Great for passing time
- 🎯 Good balance of difficulty progression

**Cons**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚙️ Performance lag and frame rate drops
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 💰 High cost for ad removal and themes
- 📵 Ads pop up during gameplay
- 🎮 Difficult learning curve
- ⏸️ Unresponsive controls
- 🔔 Persistent rating prompts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or loading screen
- Significant frame rate drops after extended play
- Ads interrupt gameplay and cause game over
- Unresponsive tap controls
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- App stalls and requires device reboot
- Lagging performance during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Additional game modes and levels
- More theme options
- Bonus levels or new challenges
- Difficulty settings or speed adjustment
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Better ad placement (not during gameplay)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 123)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaga/id990692830/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Pretty good, but not too much incentive to keep playing

*2025-01-11*

The game is good, very smooth easy to understand, and well made. My only complaint is that after a while due to it’s difficulty, it gets repetitive and a bit too hard to play.

### 1/5 — Keeps crashing

*2020-12-28, version 1.2*

Keeps crashing...

### 5/5 — Rad!

*2018-08-07*

This game is awesome! I enjoy playing it every day and I’ve gotten pretty dang good. It’s a hard learning curve and it takes time to get used to which I enjoyed. It would be cool to add in some other features/game modes/levels or more themes, but I still love it the way it is.

### 5/5 — Amazing just need some

*2018-07-17*

This is the best game yet it has a very addictive groove to it it just need a little extra. Like how color switch added bonus levels instead of just doing the same thing again and again add something new 😏. I play this game everyday and have fun with it continue to improve thank you for the wonderful game.🤩

### 4/5 — DA WAE😏😬😬😬😬😬😏😬😽👍😄😜😝

*2018-02-03*

This game is good BUT WAY TO MANY ADDS 
ITS ONE FRICKIN ADD JUST ONE!!!!!

### 4/5 — great

*2017-09-29*

It's a really fun game whether your just in a long car ride or sitting in a doctors office. But i had this app on my phone for so long that I bought all the new "themes". The only thing I'd change; is to add more themes because I've stopped playing the game, it became boring.

### 3/5 — Fun but...

*2016-12-23*

I have had this game on my phone for over a year. It is pretty fun and convenient when I'm riding the train or just waiting around. The only negative thing is that even though I bought the game, I started getting ads again a couple months ago. I'm deleting it today just for that. Bad move on their part. Greed is an ugly thing.

### 5/5 — 良い

*2016-11-27, version 1.2*

1度ハマるとずっと辞められないです。
なんだかんだで1年間やってますねw

### 4/5 — Amazing game, but...

*2016-08-18*

This game is really fun. Like, REALLY fun. So fun I've been playing for a few months. But that's the problem. It has taken from day one to get 2,200 orbs for a new theme. Just lower the amount of orbs you need to get a theme and this would be a five star app.

### 1/5 — beaucoup trop grosse

*2015-12-20, version 1.2*

l'app n'est pas dutout optimisée , elle fait 95% trop grande ...
attention aux faux commentaires favorables !!!

## Frequently asked questions about ZAGA

### What is ZAGA?

ZAGA is an arcade game where players control two lines that bounce back and forth. The objective is to tap the screen to change their direction, match their colors to collect points, and avoid obstacles.

### How do I play ZAGA?

You play ZAGA by tapping the screen to change the direction of the two bouncing lines. You need to match the colors of the lines to collect points and successfully navigate through the game's environments without hitting obstacles.

### Can I unlock new content in ZAGA?

Yes, you can collect orbs within the game to unlock new themes. These themes offer different visual environments, ranging from space to the sea, allowing you to experience the game in various uncharted settings.

### Is ZAGA free to play?

The game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may be used for acquiring items or content within the game.

### What kind of game is ZAGA?

ZAGA is described as a classic arcade game that combines quick reactions with stunning visuals. It falls into the puzzle and reaction game genres, requiring players to have good timing and spatial awareness.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2 — 2015-09-14

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

Fixed some balance issues on levels, visual issues with the ASCII theme, and addressed ad frequency.

### 1.1 — 2015-08-27

Final changes for first public release. Lower file size and addressing ads not showing up as intended.

### 1.0 — 2015-08-19

First public release. Final version adds more polish, new themes, and additional balancing.

### 0.1 — 2015-08-15

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 2026-08-27.*