ZenShell vs Good Old Snake (1997)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZenShell
Test your reflexes and hand-eye coordination with this classic "ball and cups" style game. Catch hermit crabs as they move rapidly under shells. See if your eyes are fast enough to keep up!
- Hand-eye coordination test
- Classic "ball and cups" gameplay
- Fast-paced shell following
- Hermit crab catching
- Reaction time challenge
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How fast are your eyes? Are they fast enough to catch hermit crabs and still follow the rapidly moving shells? Test your hand-eye coordination in the form of the classic "ball and cups" game!
Good Old Snake (1997)
Relive the classic arcade experience with a modern twist. Navigate your snake, collect points, and compete with friends. Adjust the speed to match your skill level for endless fun.
- Classic snake gameplay
- Adjustable speed settings
- Game Center integration
- High score competition
- Modern touch controls
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The good old snake returns with a new touch. It is the classic snake you know from the old days. The faster you move, the more points you get. If it's too fast for you can slow your speed down in the result screen. Log in to Game Center on your device to compete against your friends. Have fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZenShell at 100% against Good Old Snake (1997)'s 22%. ZenShell also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZenShell ships an update every 2 months, Good Old Snake (1997) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenShell | Good Old Snake (1997) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Z Sculpt | Hurol Ozturk |
Customer experience
ZenShell
Good Old Snake (1997)
In-app purchases
ZenShell
No in-app purchases
Good Old Snake (1997)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ZenShell free?
Is Good Old Snake (1997) free?
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