# ZOOKEEPER DX vs Cozy Solitaire

The clearest difference is rating: Cozy Solitaire at 4.7 against ZOOKEEPER DX's 3.7. Cozy Solitaire also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). ZOOKEEPER DX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ZOOKEEPER DX costs $0.99 and Cozy Solitaire $1.99 up front. Cozy Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZOOKEEPER DX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cozy Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cozy Solitaire has 288 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of ZOOKEEPER DX's written reviews are positive against 90% of Cozy Solitaire's.

ZOOKEEPER DX ships an update every 3 months, Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZOOKEEPER DX | Cozy Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-dx/id433596395/reviews) | **[4.7 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **288** |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 206 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KITERETSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400412887) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### ZOOKEEPER DX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-dx/id433596395)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and charming visuals
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Nostalgic for DS players
- 🚀 Smooth performance on newer devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices
- 🐛 Choppy animations and frame rate
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🐛 Partial screen cutoff on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Cozy Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Card, #63 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Enjoy a peaceful card game experience with no interruptions. Customize your game with various themes and card backs. Offers daily goals and achievements for a rewarding play session.

**Highlights:** Ad-free and no micro-transactions, Klondike and FreeCell Solitaire, Optional in-app purchase for 3 extra game modes, Extensive customization options (card backs, backgrounds, card fronts), Daily goals and achievements, Undo and hint features, LoFi soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Game Modes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌸 Calming and cozy design
- 👍 No ads or interruptions
- 💎 Customizable card decks and backgrounds
- 🎮 Variety of solitaire game modes
- 🏆 Achievements and daily rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Small card resolution on some devices
- 🕹️ Slow card animations and transitions
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not registering correctly in FreeCell
- Game freezing after auto-complete
- Incorrect card display in foundation piles

**Requested features**

- More background animations and themes
- Dark mode option
- Ability to turn off haptic feedback
- Faster card movement and auto-complete
- Additional solitaire game modes (e.g. Pyramid, Tri-Peaks)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZOOKEEPER DX free?

ZOOKEEPER DX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cozy Solitaire free?

Cozy Solitaire costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ZOOKEEPER DX or Cozy Solitaire?

Cozy Solitaire is rated higher. ZOOKEEPER DX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Cozy Solitaire averages 4.7 from 288 ratings.

### Do ZOOKEEPER DX or Cozy Solitaire have ads?

Neither ZOOKEEPER DX nor Cozy Solitaire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZOOKEEPER DX or Cozy Solitaire?

ZOOKEEPER DX ships an update every 3 months, and Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZOOKEEPER DX was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cozy Solitaire on October 16, 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.*