# Magical Shot vs Zenless Zone Zero

The clearest difference is rating: Magical Shot at 5.0 against Zenless Zone Zero's 4.1. Magical Shot also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). Zenless Zone Zero's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zenless Zone Zero sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Magical Shot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magical Shot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zenless Zone Zero has 22K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Magical Shot's written reviews are positive against 60% of Zenless Zone Zero's.

Magical Shot ships an update every 4 months, Zenless Zone Zero every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magical Shot | Zenless Zone Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-shot/id483079193/reviews)** | [4.1 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenless-zone-zero/id1606356401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 59.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 16 MB | 3.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plus Inc. (Japan)](https://appshunter.io/developer/445792061) | [COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599719156) |

## What reviewers say

### Magical Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-shot/id483079193)

A straightforward touch-based game where players shoot monsters to restore power. Running out of power or time ends the game. Clear levels by defeating enemies and reaching the target score.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Monster shooting gameplay, Power restoration mechanic, Level-based progression, Game over condition, BGM by AMACHA MUSIC ATELIER

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zenless Zone Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenless-zone-zero/id1606356401)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Action, #43 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #114 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an urban fantasy adventure in a near-future world threatened by mysterious "Hollows." Assemble a squad, engage in fast-paced 3D combat, and explore a city teeming with diverse factions. Your role as a Proxy is crucial to navigating these dangerous dimensions and uncovering the secrets of this unique world.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced 3D combat, Squad building, Unique visual style, Engaging storyline, Faction interactions, Exploration of New Eridu

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monochrome ×60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eridu Welcome Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hollow Navigator Supply | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $3.49 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Inter-Knot Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sincere Invitation Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Favored Invitation Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×980 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Limited Gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Invitation Gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×1980 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×3280 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monochrome ×6480 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fluid combat
- 👍 Unique and expressive character designs
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 📚 Engaging story and character interactions
- 🎮 Satisfying parry and combo mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Overwhelming amount of dialogue and cutscenes
- 🔌 Game takes up a lot of storage space
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 🎮 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay loop
- 🕹️ Forced character swapping can disrupt flow

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs
- Progression-blocking bugs in story missions

**Requested features**

- More open-world exploration
- Streamlined progression and less grinding
- Improved optimization for older/lower-end devices
- Increased variety in gameplay modes and activities
- Addition of more male characters with diverse designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magical Shot free?

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

### Is Zenless Zone Zero free?

Zenless Zone Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magical Shot or Zenless Zone Zero?

Magical Shot is rated higher. Magical Shot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Zenless Zone Zero averages 4.1 from 22K ratings.

### Do Magical Shot or Zenless Zone Zero have ads?

Both Magical Shot and Zenless Zone Zero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magical Shot or Zenless Zone Zero?

Magical Shot ships an update every 4 months, and Zenless Zone Zero every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magical Shot was updated on August 17, 2026 and Zenless Zone Zero on September 30, 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.*