# ZenShell vs Animal Ferris Wheel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZenShell at 100% against Animal Ferris Wheel's 33%. ZenShell also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Animal Ferris Wheel's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ZenShell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animal Ferris Wheel has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ZenShell's written reviews are positive against 33% of Animal Ferris Wheel's.

ZenShell ships an update every 2 months, Animal Ferris Wheel every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZenShell | Animal Ferris Wheel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenshell/id348537801/reviews)** | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-ferris-wheel/id703296304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 179 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Z Sculpt](https://appshunter.io/developer/348537806) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## What reviewers say

### ZenShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenshell/id348537801)

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!

**Highlights:** Hand-eye coordination test, Classic "ball and cups" gameplay, Fast-paced shell following, Hermit crab catching, Reaction time challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Animal Ferris Wheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-ferris-wheel/id703296304)

Watch adorable animals spin on a colorful Ferris wheel. Simple tap controls make the wheel fall, but a balloon can save the day. Enjoy a charming, easy-to-play experience.

**Highlights:** Cute animal characters, Colorful Ferris wheel, Simple tap controls, Balloon rescue mechanic, Relaxing background music

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZenShell free?

ZenShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Animal Ferris Wheel free?

Animal Ferris Wheel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ZenShell or Animal Ferris Wheel?

ZenShell is rated higher. ZenShell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Animal Ferris Wheel averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do ZenShell or Animal Ferris Wheel have ads?

Animal Ferris Wheel shows ads; ZenShell does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZenShell or Animal Ferris Wheel?

ZenShell ships an update every 2 months, and Animal Ferris Wheel every 19 months. Most recently, ZenShell was updated on October 16, 2026 and Animal Ferris Wheel on October 23, 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.*