# Messenger Kids vs Zigazoo

The clearest difference is rating: Zigazoo at 4.8 against Messenger Kids's 4.3. Zigazoo also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 60%). Messenger Kids's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 38). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zigazoo sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Messenger Kids asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zigazoo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117K and 62K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Messenger Kids's written reviews are positive against 72% of Zigazoo's.

Messenger Kids ships an update every 2 weeks, Zigazoo every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messenger Kids | Zigazoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (117K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-kids/id1285713171/reviews) | **[4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigazoo/id1506092240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117K** | 62K |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | #178 |
| Size | 162 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Zigazoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506036775) |

## What reviewers say

### Messenger Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-kids/id1285713171)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This messaging app is designed for children, offering a safe and controlled environment for them to connect with friends and family. Parents can manage contacts, monitor conversations, and set usage limits, ensuring a worry-free experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Parental dashboard for contact and message management, Kid-friendly filters, reactions, and sound effects, Usage limits and bedtime settings, Stickers, GIFs, emojis, and drawing tools, No phone number required for setup, No in-app purchases or ads

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for connecting with friends and family
- 🔒 Secure and parent-controlled
- 👍 Fun filters and stickers
- 👍 Helpful for kids during COVID-19
- 👍 Easy to use and set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with messaging and calling
- 🔒 Restrictive parental controls
- 👎 Outdated or limited features
- 👎 Annoying notifications and inability to silence
- 👎 Childish interface for older kids

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to send/receive messages and photos
- Frequent disconnections and 'reconnecting' issues
- Glitches with group calls and games
- Problems with account creation and login

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of chat colors, backgrounds, and emojis
- Add a 'do not disturb' mode
- Increase video recording time limit
- Improve search and contact management
- Integrate with other social platforms like Facebook


### Zigazoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigazoo/id1506092240)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Social Networking, #184 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This platform offers a safe space for kids and teens to create and share short-form videos, participate in trends and challenges, and remix content. It prioritizes positive interactions and robust safety features, including COPPA certification and parent-verified accounts, to foster creativity without toxicity.

**Highlights:** Short-form video creation, Trend and challenge participation, Content remixing (stitching, duets), Positive-only reactions, Parent-verified accounts, 100% moderated content, KidSAFE COPPA Certified

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zigazoo Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Zigazoo Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Verified badge (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Mackayla2Dance's Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Jasper boyz Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Britain and Baylaa (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Anna McNulty Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Life with Lyla Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Addies World Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Peja Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Rock Squad (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Rock Squad (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium + No Ads (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Zigazoo Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium + No Ads (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Verification Bundle (150) | $0.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (100) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (200) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (525) | $4.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Common Qai Qai Collectibles | $5.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (1100) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (600) | $9.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (1000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boost your video | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (2300) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rare Qai Qai Collectibles | $19.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (1300) | $19.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (2000) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Qai Qai Collectibles | $49.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (5000) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Boost your video | $59.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (10000) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💞 Amazing
- 🤗 Made lots of friends
- 😍 Awesome
- 🥰 Great for children that want a chase with social media
- 🥰 The best I mean it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Ok
- 😠 I HATE IT!😡
- 😡 Can't enter app
- 😕 I don't like that much
- 😒 There's only a few problems

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Videos not uploading properly
- 🐛 Glitchy, freezing, and crashing issues
- 🐛 Sound loading issues
- 🐛 Verification process problems

**Requested features**

- 💡 Being able to delete challenges that have responses
- 💡 Being able to private chat someone without stickers
- 💡 Being able to have more than one account with the same email
- 💡 Longer videos
- 💡 More music options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messenger Kids free?

Messenger Kids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zigazoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Messenger Kids or Zigazoo?

Zigazoo is rated higher. Messenger Kids averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Zigazoo averages 4.8 from 62K ratings.

### Do Messenger Kids or Zigazoo have ads?

Neither Messenger Kids nor Zigazoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Messenger Kids or Zigazoo?

Messenger Kids ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zigazoo every 10 days. Most recently, Messenger Kids was updated on November 1, 2026 and Zigazoo on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Messenger Kids or Zigazoo?

Messenger Kids currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Zigazoo at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*