Comparison

ZOOKEEPER DX vs Kavel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZOOKEEPER DX

Engage in a classic match-three puzzle game where you swap adjacent panels to line up three or more of the same color. Clear levels by catching a quota of animals, with multiple modes offering different challenges and scoring opportunities.

Highlights
  • Swap adjacent panels
  • Match three or more animals
  • Catch animals to clear levels
  • Normal Mode
  • Tokoton Mode (unlimited time)
  • Score Attack Mode (3-minute challenge)
  • Online multiplayer
Features
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10 million people are playing! Zoo Keeper, the definitive action puzzle game finally available for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch! Aim for it! The Best Opp Zookeeper! [game description] This is a simple puzzle game with a simple rule: swap two panels next to each other, and line up three or more panels of the same color to make them disappear. Touch the animal you want to move and slide it in the direction of the animal you want to replace. If you line up 3 or more same animals vertically or horizontally, you can catch the animal. The level is cleared when a quota of animals are caught. [mode description] *Normal Mode Catch more than your quota of animals to clear all levels! *Tokoton Mode Level up with 100 animals! This is a challenging mode with unlimited time. *Score Attack Mode Try to score as many points as possible in a 3-minute challenge in Fever mode! You will receive a time extension when you score over 10,000 points and 100,000 points. *Play Zoo Keeper Online Play Zoo Keeper online for free! (Link to App Store "ZOOKEEPER BATTLE".) [ranking description] You can participate in the ranking by logging into Game Center and using Leaderboards. Compete with players around the world for high scores! [System Requirements] iOS 11 or later; iPhone 5s or later, iPad 5th generation or later, iPod touch 6th generation or later

About

Kavel

This puzzle arcade game combines elements of classic block puzzles and match-3 mechanics. Rotate and drag falling shapes onto a grid to score points, with three distinct modes offering different challenges and pacing.

Highlights
  • Block puzzle and match-3 gameplay
  • Three game modes: Casual, Frenzy, Zen
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Colorblind-friendly design
  • Optimized for all devices
Features
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Kavel is your new crush. A match made in heaven. Be swiped off your feet and let the pieces fall where they may! GAMEPLAY Kavel is an accessible puzzle arcade game. Tetrominos from classic block games and the possibility space of your favorite match-3 obsession make this a fresh new puzzle experience. Rotate and drag the Tetromino to place it onto the puzzle grid. Watch the score rack up and the board adapt. An endless possibility space where you can test your mettle. Attempt for the highest score among your friends or attempt the challenge of the long list of achievements. There's something here for everyone. THREE SEPARATE GAME MODES *CASUAL MODE - Take your time, plan your strategies and execute at your own pace. The next 50 shapes are yours to command. *FRENZY MODE - The pressure is on! The next 90 seconds are a frantic mad dash straight to the top of score mountain. No time to think, only to rise to the challenge. *ZEN MODE - Feeling the stress of the day? Is the weather getting you down? Boring meeting? This is where you zone out. There is no end, no obligations, this is digital bubble wrap. FRESH BUT FAMILIAR Kavel is a game that seems familiar but is in fact a truly unique and fresh experience. New gameplay ideas to challenge you with some of the play elements that you already know. Let yourself be surprised. DESIGNED FOR LONGEVITY Easy to play, hard to master. A layered score system, designed to engage you time after time as you learn the subtleties of storming the leaderboards. ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERBOARDS Full integration of achievements and leaderboards. Carefully designed achievements to playfully teach and surprise you. Approaching play from new perspectives. BEAUTIFUL COLOR PALETTES Style Kavel the way you like, all themes are created and perfected for an optimal play experience. Dip your finger in the paint and let's go! PLAYFUL DESIGN Minimal design language for optimal play experience. Instantly take in the board and the shapes for split second decisions. BESPOKE AUDIO A fun and lively audio experience that really pops. With music specially composed for Kavel to support the game's varied modes. OPTIMIZED Runs smoothly on every device. COLORBLIND-FRIENDLY The game does not rely on color and is playable with any form of color blindness. Further includes a colorpalette optimised for any form of color blindness.

Screenshots

ZOOKEEPER DX4 screens
Kavel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kavel at 4.9 against ZOOKEEPER DX's 3.7. Kavel also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). ZOOKEEPER DX's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ZOOKEEPER DX costs $0.99 and Kavel $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kavel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ZOOKEEPER DX's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kavel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZOOKEEPER DX ships an update every 3 months, Kavel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ZOOKEEPER DX versus Kavel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZOOKEEPER DXKavel
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (43 ratings)4.9 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKITERETSU INC.Jerry Verhoeven

Customer experience

ZOOKEEPER DX

All ratings43 ratings
Positive58.1%
Neutral18.6%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral17.9%
Negative21.7%

Kavel

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ZOOKEEPER DX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Leaderboards show impossible high scores
  • Pause function can be exploited
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add quest mode from DS version
  • Include time attack and other game modes
  • Allow disabling timer for casual play
  • Implement local high scores with names
  • Add colorblind accessibility options

Kavel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ZOOKEEPER DX

No in-app purchases

None

Kavel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZOOKEEPER DX free?
ZOOKEEPER DX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kavel free?
Kavel costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZOOKEEPER DX or Kavel?
Kavel is rated higher. ZOOKEEPER DX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Kavel averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.
Do ZOOKEEPER DX or Kavel have ads?
Neither ZOOKEEPER DX nor Kavel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZOOKEEPER DX or Kavel?
ZOOKEEPER DX ships an update every 3 months, and Kavel every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZOOKEEPER DX was updated on October 18, 2026 and Kavel on October 15, 2026.

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