# ZOOKEEPER BATTLE vs Dark Maze

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dark Maze at none against ZOOKEEPER BATTLE's 13. Dark Maze also leads on ads (none vs shown). ZOOKEEPER BATTLE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZOOKEEPER BATTLE sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Dark Maze asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZOOKEEPER BATTLE | Dark Maze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-battle/id548270497/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **577** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 158 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KITERETSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400412887) | [Toshiyuki Susa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556426603) |

## What reviewers say

### ZOOKEEPER BATTLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-battle/id548270497)

Engage in fast-paced puzzle battles by matching animals to deplete your opponent's life. Master chains, utilize lucky animals, and invite friends for bonuses in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Match three or more animals vertically or horizontally, Battle by earning ATTACK and DEFENSE points, 30-second rounds with LIFE depletion, Invite friends for in-game bonuses, Master active chains for combos, Utilize lucky animals for double points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shuffle (x5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medal×1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottles (x6) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle (x15) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottles (x12) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medals (x5) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle (x30) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle (x35) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medals (x11) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medals (x15) | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- ⚔️ Engaging match-3 battle gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 🌟 Long-running game with updates
- 👥 Multiplayer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Restrictive energy/play time system
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking and AI
- 🔌 Frequent connection/server issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not being properly awarded
- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Event data taking too long to load
- Incorrect time limits in battles

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and challenges
- Improve energy/play time system
- Implement a fair matchmaking system
- Introduce a trading/gifting system
- Add more customization options


### Dark Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-maze-memory-escape/id6787671321)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZOOKEEPER BATTLE free?

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Maze free?

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

### Do ZOOKEEPER BATTLE or Dark Maze have ads?

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE shows ads; Dark Maze does not.

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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.*