# Zenless Zone Zero vs Wuthering Waves

The clearest difference is rating: Wuthering Waves at 4.6 against Zenless Zone Zero's 4.1. Wuthering Waves also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 Wuthering Waves sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wuthering Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 59K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Zenless Zone Zero's written reviews are positive against 65% of Wuthering Waves's.

Zenless Zone Zero ships an update every 6 weeks, Wuthering Waves every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zenless Zone Zero | Wuthering Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenless-zone-zero/id1606356401/reviews) | **[4.6 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22K | **59K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #33 | **#2** |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599719156) | [KURO GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723145160) |

## What reviewers say

### Zenless Zone Zero

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Action, #39 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #115 Top Free · Role Playing (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


### Wuthering Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuthering-waves/id6475033368)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #4 Top Grossing · Action, #22 Top Grossing · Games, #57 Top Free · Role Playing, #71 Top Grossing, #108 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world action RPG adventure as Rover, reclaiming lost memories and changing a post-apocalyptic world. Explore freely, engage in fast-paced combat, and uncover hidden truths with a cast of unique companions.

**Highlights:** Expansive open-world exploration, High-degree of freedom movement, Fast-paced combat system, Cinematic storytelling and animation, Companion system with unique abilities, High-mobility expedition motorbike

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Lunites | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle07 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle11 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Lunites | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunite Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle08 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Insider Channel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Connoisseur Channel | $10.00 | one-time |
| Special Bundle40 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 Lunites | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Connoisseur Channel | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle12 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Lunites | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Lunites | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Lunites | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character designs
- 👍 Generous rewards and compensation
- 💡 Unique combat system and echo system
- 🤖 Expressive and detailed NPCs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🔌 Laggy and overheating on mobile devices
- 🗣️ Inconsistent voice acting quality
- 🤷‍♀️ Bland and disjointed story
- 🤬 Lack of controller support on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Dialogue and subtitle issues
- Screen orientation problems
- Enemies getting stuck in the environment
- Inconsistent login and loading issues
- Glitches during combat and cutscenes

**Requested features**

- Add controller support for mobile
- Improve optimization and reduce crashes
- Enhance story pacing and character development
- Implement more customization options
- Add co-op or multiplayer features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zenless Zone Zero free?

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

### Is Wuthering Waves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zenless Zone Zero or Wuthering Waves?

Wuthering Waves is rated higher. Zenless Zone Zero averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Wuthering Waves averages 4.6 from 59K ratings.

### Do Zenless Zone Zero or Wuthering Waves have ads?

Zenless Zone Zero shows ads; Wuthering Waves does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zenless Zone Zero or Wuthering Waves?

Zenless Zone Zero ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wuthering Waves every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zenless Zone Zero was updated on September 30, 2026 and Wuthering Waves on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Zenless Zone Zero or Wuthering Waves?

Zenless Zone Zero currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Wuthering Waves at #2. 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.*