# Zenless Zone Zero vs Arknights

The clearest difference is ads: Arknights at none against Zenless Zone Zero's shown. Arknights also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Zenless Zone Zero's advantage is chart position (#21 vs #140) and ratings volume (22K vs 7.2K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Arknights sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arknights holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Zenless Zone Zero's written reviews are positive against 65% of Arknights's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zenless Zone Zero | Arknights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenless-zone-zero/id1606356401/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights-endfield/id6752642477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 7.2K |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #140 |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 3.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599719156) | [GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701568466) |

## What reviewers say

### Zenless Zone Zero

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Action, #23 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #71 Top Free · Role Playing, #152 Top Free · Action, #160 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


### Arknights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arknights-endfield/id6752642477)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Role Playing, #158 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore the untamed world of Talos-II as the Endministrator of Endfield Industries. Lead your operators to defend and expand humanity's frontiers, gather resources, and build a new homeland. A new era of change awaits your choice.

**Highlights:** World exploration, Resource gathering, Base building, Operator management, Strategic defense, Story-driven progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wondrous View Collection Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Homecoming Curios Collection Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grand Vision Arsenal Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mine bits of Origeometry | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mine a set of Origeometry | $8.99 | one-time |
| Protocol Customized | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mine a pile of Origeometry | $12.99 | one-time |
| Value Arsenal Ticket Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Omnipresence HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Winter Hunt HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dawnstar HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Rift Vigile HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Expurgatory HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pugilistic HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Spectral Splendor HH Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Discount Arsenal Bundle | $16.99 | one-time |
| All Rounder Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Standard Arsenal Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mine a bag of Origeometry | $20.99 | one-time |
| Protocol Flow Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mine a box of Origeometry | $33.99 | one-time |
| Mine a crate of Origeometry | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zenless Zone Zero free?

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

### Is Arknights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zenless Zone Zero or Arknights?

Arknights is rated higher. Zenless Zone Zero averages 4.1 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Arknights averages 4.5 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Zenless Zone Zero or Arknights have ads?

Zenless Zone Zero shows ads; Arknights does not.

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

Zenless Zone Zero ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arknights every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zenless Zone Zero was updated on October 25, 2026 and Arknights on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Zenless Zone Zero or Arknights?

Zenless Zone Zero currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and Arknights at #140. 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.*