# Zenless Zone Zero vs Aether Gazer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Zenless Zone Zero at 22K against Aether Gazer's 1.3K. Zenless Zone Zero also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). Aether Gazer's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zenless Zone Zero sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Aether Gazer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aether Gazer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zenless Zone Zero has 22K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Zenless Zone Zero's written reviews are positive against 56% of Aether Gazer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zenless Zone Zero ships an update every 6 weeks, Aether Gazer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zenless Zone Zero | Aether Gazer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenless-zone-zero/id1606356401/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-gazer/id6445892204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **59.9% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 3.9 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599719156) | [HONG KONG YONGSHI NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798143269) |

## What reviewers say

### Zenless Zone Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenless-zone-zero/id1606356401)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Action, #22 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #122 Top Free · Role Playing, #139 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Embark on an urban fantasy adventure in a near-future world threatened by mysterious "Hollows." Assemble a squad, engage in fast-paced 3D combat, and explore a city teeming with diverse factions. Your role as a Proxy is crucial to navigating these dangerous dimensions and uncovering the secrets of this unique world.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced 3D combat, Squad building, Unique visual style, Engaging storyline, Faction interactions, Exploration of New Eridu

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monochrome ×60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eridu Welcome Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hollow Navigator Supply | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $3.49 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Inter-Knot Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sincere Invitation Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Favored Invitation Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Limited Gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Invitation Gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×6480 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fluid combat
- 👍 Unique and expressive character designs
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 📚 Engaging story and character interactions
- 🎮 Satisfying parry and combo mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of dialogue and cutscenes
- 🔌 Game takes up a lot of storage space
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🎮 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay loop
- 🕹️ Forced character swapping can disrupt flow

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Progression-blocking bugs in story missions

**Requested features**

- More open-world exploration
- Streamlined progression and less grinding
- Improved optimization for older/lower-end devices
- Increased variety in gameplay modes and activities
- Addition of more male characters with diverse designs


### Aether Gazer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-gazer/id6445892204)

Engage in fast-paced combat within a sci-fi anime world where humanity's consciousness resides in an AI orbiting Earth. Battle viruses threatening this digital paradise by customizing characters, building combos, and strategically forming squads to save humanity's future.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced action combat, Character skill customization, Squad building and combos, Explore a dystopian world, Premium character design, Immersive soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Shifting Flowers | $0.99 | one-time |
| C-Obs | $4.99 | one-time |
| 490 Shifting Flowers | $7.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Contract | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 990 Shifting Flowers | $14.99 | one-time |
| Outfit Voucher2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Acumen Contract | $18.99 | one-time |
| 1990 Shifting Flowers | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2990 Shifting Flowers | $44.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Shifting Flowers | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎨 Beautiful character designs
- 🎮 Engaging combat mechanics
- 💎 Rewarding gacha system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Performance issues on some devices
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 📚 Confusing tutorial and UI
- 🌐 Lack of Chinese language support

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during boss fights
- Inability to progress past certain story missions
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Login and connection issues
- Gacha and purchase-related bugs

**Requested features**

- Add Chinese language support
- Improve controller compatibility
- Enhance tutorial and onboarding
- Optimize performance for older devices
- Introduce more endgame content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zenless Zone Zero free?

Zenless Zone Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aether Gazer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zenless Zone Zero or Aether Gazer?

Aether Gazer is rated higher. Zenless Zone Zero averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Aether Gazer averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Zenless Zone Zero or Aether Gazer have ads?

Both Zenless Zone Zero and Aether Gazer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zenless Zone Zero or Aether Gazer?

Zenless Zone Zero ships an update every 6 weeks, and Aether Gazer every 4 months. Most recently, Zenless Zone Zero was updated on October 1, 2026 and Aether Gazer on September 29, 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.*