# Manic Marble 2 vs Zen Warrior

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manic Marble 2 at 91% against Zen Warrior's 21%. Manic Marble 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). Zen Warrior's advantage is ratings volume (158 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zen Warrior sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Manic Marble 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manic Marble 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Warrior has 158 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Manic Marble 2's written reviews are positive against 21% of Zen Warrior's.

Manic Marble 2 ships an update every 9 months, Zen Warrior every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manic Marble 2 | Zen Warrior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-2/id325327348/reviews)** | [3.4 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-warrior/id457290415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **158** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 21.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rich Olson](https://appshunter.io/developer/292136583) | [Ignacio Bononi](https://appshunter.io/developer/303980877) |

## What reviewers say

### Manic Marble 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manic-marble-2/id325327348)

Navigate challenging 3D levels by tilting your device to control a marble. Race against the clock to unlock new stages, mastering precise movements and avoiding obstacles. Practice controls and learn braking techniques for optimal performance.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls for marble navigation, 8 challenging 3D levels, Time-based level unlocking, Obstacle avoidance, Control calibration option, Braking mechanics

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zen Warrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-warrior/id457290415)

Engage in a third-person fighting adventure as a warrior seeking enlightenment. Master gesture-based combat with special powers, shields, and combos. Compete for high scores on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Third-person fighting gameplay, Gesture-based combat, Special powers and combos, Shields, Game Center achievements and leaderboards, Multiple difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Warrior game mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Copying Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 coins pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 coins pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 coins pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 coins pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Good graphics and visual appeal
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay for some users
- 💰 Free to download
- ⚙️ Multiple difficulty levels available
- 🏆 Rewarding character progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- ⌨️ Unresponsive and laggy controls
- 🤖 Cheap AI that exploits repeated moves
- 💸 Forced paywall to unlock full game
- 🎯 Attacks don't register/pass through enemies

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on opening/loading screen
- Controls lag between input and action
- Buttons don't respond properly (yes/no dialogs)
- Attacks pass through enemies without damage
- In-app purchases don't deliver purchased items

**Requested features**

- Add block button to karate mode
- Implement signature moves for each character
- Reduce in-app purchase prices
- Add life bar or HP counter instead of yin-yang system
- Make d-pad static instead of floating


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manic Marble 2 free?

Manic Marble 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zen Warrior free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manic Marble 2 or Zen Warrior?

Manic Marble 2 is rated higher. Manic Marble 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Zen Warrior averages 3.4 from 158 ratings.

### Do Manic Marble 2 or Zen Warrior have ads?

Neither Manic Marble 2 nor Zen Warrior shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manic Marble 2 or Zen Warrior?

Manic Marble 2 ships an update every 9 months, and Zen Warrior every 3 months. Most recently, Manic Marble 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zen Warrior on October 18, 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.*