# Zip vs Nekosan

The clearest difference is price: Nekosan at Free against Zip's $1.99. Zip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Nekosan is free to download; Zip costs $1.99 up front. Nekosan sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Zip asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Zip against 4.6 for Nekosan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zip has 4.9K ratings behind it against 872, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Zip's written reviews are positive against 83% of Nekosan's.

Zip ships an update every 3 months, Nekosan every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zip | Nekosan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipzap/id1146138135/reviews)** | [4.6 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekosan/id1148979232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 872 |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 82.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) |

## What reviewers say

### Zip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zipzap/id1146138135)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Guide clumsy mechanical beings home by manipulating their environment. Touch to contract and release to propel them through over 100 unique levels. This game offers a pure, ad-free, and in-app purchase-free experience.

**Highlights:** Over 100 levels, Intuitive touch controls, Physics-based gameplay, No ads, No in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕰️ Great time-waster
- 💡 Unique and creative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Swipe-to-restart feature too sensitive
- 🕰️ Game feels too short
- 🤔 Some levels feel overly difficult or luck-based

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup for some users
- Levels not unlocking properly after completion

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Level editor and sharing functionality
- Difficulty settings or customization options


### Nekosan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekosan/id1148979232)

Guide a cat through challenging dungeons to retrieve stolen stars. Utilize one-finger controls for running, sliding, wall jumping, and flying across numerous levels. Embark on an adventure to reclaim what the mice have taken.

**Highlights:** Run, slide, wall jump, and fly mechanics, Dozens of challenging levels, One-finger control gameplay, Retrieve stolen stars, Infiltrate mouse dungeons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 9 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Maurice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip a Stage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😻 Cute and adorable cat character
- 👍 Simple and intuitive one-tap controls
- 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Visually pleasing minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear controls and lack of tutorial
- 💰 Frequent ads and intrusive monetization
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating levels
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch after recent update
- Inability to exit video ads without watching them
- Progress not saved after exiting the game

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Better tutorial and control explanation
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Restart button for quick retries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zip free?

Zip costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nekosan free?

Nekosan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zip or Nekosan?

Zip is rated higher. Zip averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Nekosan averages 4.6 from 872 ratings.

### Do Zip or Nekosan have ads?

Nekosan shows ads; Zip does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zip or Nekosan?

Zip ships an update every 3 months, and Nekosan every 2 months. Most recently, Zip was updated on October 22, 2026 and Nekosan on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*