# Zold vs PROJECT_XENO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zold at 63% against PROJECT_XENO's 23%. Zold also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zold sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and PROJECT_XENO sells 75 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zold holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zold has 199 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Zold's written reviews are positive against 23% of PROJECT_XENO's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zold | PROJECT_XENO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoldout-global/id1621273236/reviews)** | [4.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-xeno/id6446313010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 834 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [C4Cat Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945955094) | [Studio Z,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353824568) |

## What reviewers say

### Zold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoldout-global/id1621273236)

Engage in tactical RPG battles with a unique deck-building mechanic. Utilize action points and weapon cards to strategize on a non-grid battlefield. Recruit allies, forge powerful weapons, and overcome challenging bosses.

**Highlights:** Semi-turn-based tactical RPG, Deck-building with weapon cards, Action point system for combat, Non-grid battlefield, Recruit clerks and forge weapons, Unique boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zold:out Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Junior Promotion | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Somniulite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Opening Ceremony | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Lucky Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Somniulite Harvest Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Turbo Runner Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 450 Somniulite | $7.99 | one-time |
| New Store Recruitment Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blazing Fire | $12.99 | one-time |
| Novice Clerk Training Pack | $27.99 | one-time |
| 7,200 Somniulite | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging combat system
- 🎨 Cute art style and 3D models
- 🗣️ Good Japanese localization
- 💡 Low-rarity characters are viable
- ✨ Gacha system has pity/guaranteed pulls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Low gacha rates for SSR
- 🐌 Slow updates and content releases
- 🐌 Game can be slow without paid pass
- 🤔 Confusing UI/lack of guides
- 🗣️ Bad or off translations in parts

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Cannot progress past title screen (update loop)
- 🐛 Sound/noise not working
- 🐛 Summon issue: using gems and tickets simultaneously

**Requested features**

- Add French language support
- Improve tutorial clarity
- Add more male characters
- Add Traditional Chinese language support
- Fix issue with summons using both tickets and gems


### PROJECT_XENO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-xeno/id6446313010)

Engage in real-time turn-based PvP battles with strategic deck-building. Assemble a team of three characters and twelve skill cards to outwit opponents. Master tactical decisions and adapt quickly to claim victory in global arena battles.

**Highlights:** Real-time turn-based PvP battles, Strategic deck-building, Character and skill card customization, Global online competition, Ranked arena battles, Simultaneous turn system

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

**In-app purchases (75)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| itempack_a | $1.00 | one-time |
| U-coins Spack | $1.00 | one-time |
| Battle_Time_Sale_1 | $1.00 | one-time |
| itempack_I | $2.00 | one-time |
| beginner_pack | $3.00 | one-time |
| Gcoin_gacha_ticket | $3.00 | one-time |
| itempack_b | $3.00 | one-time |
| xeno_beginner_pack | $3.00 | one-time |
| U-coins Mpack | $5.00 | one-time |
| Battle_Time_Sale_2 | $5.00 | one-time |
| collabopack_H | $6.00 | one-time |
| itempack_c | $6.00 | one-time |
| Hammer | $6.00 | one-time |
| special_pack_b | $6.00 | one-time |
| Arena_2_Celebration_pack_ver2 | $6.00 | one-time |
| itempack_f | $10.00 | one-time |
| U-coins Lpack | $10.00 | one-time |
| Battle_Time_Sale_6 | $10.00 | one-time |
| battle_pass_season19 | $12.00 | one-time |
| battle_pass_season18 | $12.00 | one-time |
| battle_pass_season17 | $12.00 | one-time |
| battle_pass_season16 | $12.00 | one-time |
| battle_pass_season15 | $12.00 | one-time |
| battle_pass_season14 | $12.00 | one-time |
| battle_pass_season13 | $12.00 | one-time |
| xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_c | $15.00 | one-time |
| Battle_Time_Sale_3 | $15.00 | one-time |
| sale_pack_a | $20.00 | one-time |
| sale_pack_b | $20.00 | one-time |
| collabopack_B | $20.00 | one-time |
| itempack_O | $20.00 | one-time |
| itempack_P | $20.00 | one-time |
| battlepass_A | $30.00 | one-time |
| Arena 7 Celebration Pack | $30.00 | one-time |
| G-coins XLpack | $30.00 | one-time |
| arena_celebration_pack_7 | $30.00 | one-time |
| itempack_U | $30.00 | one-time |
| arena_celebration_pack_6 | $30.00 | one-time |
| weekly_pack_b | $30.00 | one-time |
| EQUIP NFT-BOX Silver Key | $30.00 | one-time |
| arena_celebration_pack_5_ver3 | $30.00 | one-time |
| Arena_5_Celebration_pack_ver2 | $30.00 | one-time |
| 11gcoin_gacha_tickets | $30.00 | one-time |
| Arena_4_Celebration_pack_ver2 | $30.00 | one-time |
| gacha_ticket_pack | $30.00 | one-time |
| starter_pack_b | $30.00 | one-time |
| monk_attack_skill_pack | $30.00 | one-time |
| Arena_7_Celebration_pack_ver2 | $30.00 | one-time |
| Arena_6_Celebration_pack_ver2 | $30.00 | one-time |
| xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_b | $30.00 | one-time |
| xeno_silver_key_pack | $30.00 | one-time |
| G-coins XXLpack | $50.00 | one-time |
| itempack_V | $60.00 | one-time |
| Half_Anniversary_Battle_Pass | $60.00 | one-time |
| Arena 8 Celebration Pack | $60.00 | one-time |
| special_pack_e | $60.00 | one-time |
| special_pack_u | $60.00 | one-time |
| arena_celebration_pack_9_ver3 | $60.00 | one-time |
| itempack_G | $60.00 | one-time |
| itempack_F | $60.00 | one-time |
| itempack_H | $60.00 | one-time |
| special_pack_g | $60.00 | one-time |
| weekly_pack_a | $60.00 | one-time |
| battle_pass_season13_ex | $60.00 | one-time |
| gacha_ticket_pack_dx | $60.00 | one-time |
| Arena_9_Celebration_pack_ver2 | $60.00 | one-time |
| september_battle_pass | $60.00 | one-time |
| 10smeltingstones | $60.00 | one-time |
| Arena_8_Celebration_pack_ver2 | $60.00 | one-time |
| MONK  GACHA TICKET Pack DX | $60.00 | one-time |
| xeno_1st_annive_lucky_pack_a | $60.00 | one-time |
| battlepass_seasen10ex | $60.00 | one-time |
| xeno_gold_key_pack | $80.00 | one-time |
| U-coins 3XLpack | $100.00 | one-time |
| G-coins 3XLpack | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zold free?

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

### Is PROJECT_XENO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zold or PROJECT_XENO?

Zold is rated higher. Zold averages 4.6 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while PROJECT_XENO averages 4.1 from 24 ratings.

### Do Zold or PROJECT_XENO have ads?

PROJECT_XENO shows ads; Zold does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zold or PROJECT_XENO?

Zold ships an update every 2 weeks, and PROJECT_XENO every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zold was updated on October 30, 2026 and PROJECT_XENO on October 30, 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.*