# run zigzag vs Play Colors

The clearest difference is review sentiment: run zigzag at 100% against Play Colors's 16%. run zigzag also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Play Colors's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play Colors sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. run zigzag asks for nothing beyond the download.

Play Colors holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play Colors has 8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of run zigzag's written reviews are positive against 16% of Play Colors's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

run zigzag ships an update every 19 months, Play Colors every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | run zigzag | Play Colors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-zigzag/id1393837621/reviews) | **[4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-colors/id1672319479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 15.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [晓刚 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/544544246) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### run zigzag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-zigzag/id1393837621)

Tap to change direction and guide a ball along a zigzag path, avoiding walls. This free arcade game challenges your reaction speed and offers endless fun with simple one-finger controls.

**Highlights:** Tap to switch direction, Zigzag path navigation, Reaction speed challenge, One-finger control, Endless fun and surprises

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Play Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-colors/id1672319479)

A fun puzzle game where you mix colors to achieve specific shades. Test your color theory knowledge and creativity to solve increasingly challenging levels. Perfect for those who enjoy logic puzzles and a splash of color.

**Highlights:** Color mixing challenges, Puzzle solving, Color theory application, Level-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying color mixing
- 🌈 Wide variety of colors
- 🧠 Educational for color theory
- 🕰️ Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads disrupting gameplay
- 🕹️ Repetitive level design
- 🔄 Lack of difficulty progression
- 💰 Ads not fully removed by paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Paintbrush functionality issues
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom color palettes
- More challenging level designs
- Offline play mode
- Additional content and game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is run zigzag free?

run zigzag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Play Colors free?

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

### Which has better reviews, run zigzag or Play Colors?

Play Colors is rated higher. run zigzag averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Play Colors averages 4.5 from 8K ratings.

### Do run zigzag or Play Colors have ads?

Both run zigzag and Play Colors show ads.

### Which is updated more often, run zigzag or Play Colors?

run zigzag ships an update every 19 months, and Play Colors every 2 weeks. Most recently, run zigzag was updated on October 24, 2026 and Play Colors on October 24, 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.*