Flat Machine vs Zoomulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flat Machine
Control a limbless robot tasked with defending a settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Engage in simple, timing-based battles against various threats and make choices that influence the game's multiple endings. Discover the mystery of your own identity.
- Simple, timing-based battles
- Item combination system
- Respond to various visitors
- Multiple endings based on choices
- Daily events and encounters
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■ Story In the not-so-distant future, a world on the brink of ruin. Awakening in the wasteland is a single robot—with no limbs and no memories. You become the settlement's "gatekeeper," fending off the strange visitors who arrive day after day. Can you protect the settlement through its final days? And what is the true nature of the Flat Machine...? ■ Features [1] Easy, satisfying defense battles—just tap! Tap with the right timing to repel the enemies closing in. Simple to play, yet endlessly strategic through gear and item combinations. Build your own ultimate defense style. [2] Your "choices" change the future—multiple endings Not everyone at the gate is an enemy. Help a struggling mutant, or coldly turn it away? Your decisions steer the story to its ending in this rich sci-fi adventure. [3] Charming pixel art and a wistful apocalyptic world Lovable yet lonely characters brought to life in beautiful retro pixel art. An original atmosphere, deepened by a carefully crafted soundtrack. ■ Perfect for players who love - Pixel-art (retro) games - Dystopian, sci-fi, and apocalyptic worlds - Story-driven indie games - Quick, pick-up-and-play sessions - Tower defense, idle games, and RPGs - Playing free to the end, at your own pace, with no stamina Step into the "everyday apocalypse" woven by an amnesiac gatekeeper robot and the inhabitants of a dying world.
Zoomulator
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ドット絵の愛らしい動物たちと一緒に、夢の動物園を育てる本格経営シミュレーション!のんびりプレイしながら、世界一の動物園を目指そう。 ■ 30種以上の動物を迎え入れよう ライオン・ゾウ・パンダ・フラミンゴ・チーター・ゴリラ…個性豊かな動物たちをショップから迎え入れ、エサや衣装でお世話しながら魅力を高めよう。ガチャでしか手に入らない激レア動物や、「ドラゴン」「フェニックス」「ユニコーン」など伝説の神獣も待っている! ■ 区画を整備して来場者を増やそう サバンナ・森林・北極・湿地・荒れ地、5種類の個性的な区画を整備しよう。バオバブの木、イグルー、森の泉など区画専用の設備を飾り付けると来場者がどっと増える。区画の種類に合った動物を配置するのがカギ! ■ コンボボーナスで動物園をパワーアップ 特定の動物・設備・区画タイプを組み合わせると「コンボボーナス」が発動!どのコンボがあるかは自分で発見するお楽しみ。コンボ図鑑をコンプリートしながら、来場者数をどんどん伸ばそう。 ■ 個性豊かな来場者が集まる 動物の魅力と満足度が上がるほど、多くの来場者が押し寄せる。のんびり家族連れ、カメラを構えるフォトグラファー、动物に詳しいマニア…20種類以上の来場者タイプを図鑑でコンプリートしよう! ■ 季節とミッションで遊び続けられる 春・夏・秋・冬の季節サイクルで来場者数や動物の魅力が変化し、季節限定イベントも発生。毎日リセットされるデイリーミッションと通常ミッションで、短い時間でも達成感を楽しめる。 ■ 動物園ランク30段階 累計来場者数に応じてランクアップ。ランクアップのたびに賞金が手に入り、新しい動物や設備が解放される。ランク30「伝説」を目指して動物園を育てよう! 【こんな方におすすめ】 ・ 経営ゲームが好き ・ ドット絵のかわいいゲームが好き ・ 動物や生き物が好き ・ 箱庭・まちづくりゲームが好き ・ すき間時間にのんびり遊べるゲームを探している 基本無料でプレイ開始できます。 Build and manage your dream zoo with adorable pixel-art animals in this cozy management simulation! ▶ COLLECT 30+ ANIMALS Lions, elephants, flamingos, cheetahs, gorillas… recruit animals from the shop, feed them, dress them in costumes, and watch their appeal soar. Hunt for ultra-rare creatures through the gacha system — including legendary mythical beasts like Dragon, Phoenix, and Unicorn! ▶ BUILD & DECORATE ENCLOSURES Choose from 5 enclosure types — Savanna, Forest, Arctic, Wetland, and Derelict — and match them with the right animals. Decorate with baobab trees, igloos, forest pools, and more to maximize visitor appeal. Every detail matters! ▶ DISCOVER COMBO BONUSES Pair specific animals, decorations, and enclosure types to trigger hidden Combo Bonuses. Experiment with different combinations, fill your Combo Encyclopedia, and watch your visitor count skyrocket. ▶ DIVERSE VISITORS & VISITOR ENCYCLOPEDIA The higher your appeal and satisfaction, the more visitors flock to your zoo. Families, photographers, animal researchers, secret rare visitors — unlock and collect 20+ unique visitor types. ▶ SEASONS, EVENTS & MISSIONS Spring, summer, autumn, winter — each season shifts visitor numbers, animal appeal, and triggers special limited events. Daily missions refresh every day so there's always something to accomplish. Climb 30 Zoo Ranks to reach legendary status! FEATURES: • management gameplay • Charming 64px pixel-art visuals • Gacha system for rare animals & costumes • Bank loans for bold strategic plays • Dual-backup save system for peace of mind • Free to start Perfect for fans of management sims, idle games, and cute animal games!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zoomulator at none against Flat Machine's 4. Zoomulator also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Flat Machine's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Flat Machine sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Zoomulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flat Machine ships an update every 5 days, Zoomulator daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flat Machine | Zoomulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | zxima.LLC | Gen Takagaki |
Bugs and requests
Flat Machine
Reported bugs
4 issues- Ads redirect to app store and prevent item rewards
- Ad BGM continues playing after ad ends
- Ad BGM persists even after restarting app
- Agoda ads prevent continuing the game
Requested features
6 requests- Add Chinese translation
- Add Vietnamese translation
- Add Spanish translation
- Option for one-time purchase to remove ads
- More interactions with certain characters (e.g., training robot)
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- Consider adding taxi or bakery characters in future works
Zoomulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Flat Machine
- AD removal$2.99
- Donation(S)$3.99
- Donation(M)$14.99
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- Donation(L)$34.99
Zoomulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flat Machine free?
Is Zoomulator free?
Do Flat Machine or Zoomulator have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flat Machine or Zoomulator?
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