# Zigazoo vs Played8

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Played8 at none against Zigazoo's 38. Played8 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Zigazoo's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 2) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zigazoo sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Played8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Played8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zigazoo has 60K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Zigazoo ships an update every 9 days, Played8 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zigazoo | Played8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigazoo/id1506092240/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/played8/id6450901940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 206 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zigazoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506036775) | [Pranjal Shirwaikar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695593496) |

## What reviewers say

### Zigazoo

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

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers a safe and positive social media experience for kids and teens. Users can create and share short-form videos, participate in trends and challenges, and remix content with creative tools. It prioritizes safety with moderation and parent verification, fostering a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Post short-form videos, Participate in trends and challenges, Remix videos with effects and music, Build a personalized feed, Get discovered and go viral, Parent-verified accounts, 100% moderated content

**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


### Played8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/played8/id6450901940)

This app helps parents arrange playdates for their children by leveraging their existing social networks. It simplifies the process of inviting friends, coordinating schedules, and organizing activities, aiming to foster real-world connections and reduce screen time.

**Highlights:** Create family profiles, Import contacts and build community, Organize playdates with invitations, Sync playdate details with personal calendar, Broadcast fun activities to community, Manage acceptances and declines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zigazoo free?

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

### Is Played8 free?

Played8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zigazoo or Played8?

Played8 is rated higher. Zigazoo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Played8 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Zigazoo or Played8 have ads?

Neither Zigazoo nor Played8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zigazoo or Played8?

Zigazoo ships an update every 9 days, and Played8 every 3 days. Most recently, Zigazoo was updated on October 15, 2026 and Played8 on September 21, 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.*