# zero vs Akari

The clearest difference is review sentiment: zero at 100% against Akari's 33%. zero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Akari's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Akari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

zero holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akari has 30 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of zero's written reviews are positive against 33% of Akari's.

zero ships an update every 2 months, Akari every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | zero | Akari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-the-game/id6477903054/reviews)** | [4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akari-light-up-your-brain/id6503335592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raul Davrishev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731060019) | [Simon Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574107141) |

## What reviewers say

### zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-the-game/id6477903054)

Challenge your mind with unique logic puzzles where the goal is to represent the number zero. Explore creative challenges, experimental gameplay mechanics, and a minimalistic aesthetic. Enjoy relaxing music as you progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle levels, Experimental gameplay mechanics, Minimalistic graphic aesthetics, Relaxing background music, Progressive difficulty and training, Logic and creative challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Akari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akari-light-up-your-brain/id6503335592)

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

**Highlights:** Daily puzzle challenges, Weekly challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Logic puzzle packs, Solving strategy guide, Player statistics and progress tracking, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Beginner Pack 1 (5x5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (10x10) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (7x7) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 1 (14x14) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 1 (5x5) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genius Pack 1 (25x25) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (30x30) | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 (40x50) | $3.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is zero free?

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

### Is Akari free?

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

### Which has better reviews, zero or Akari?

zero is rated higher. zero averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Akari averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do zero or Akari have ads?

Both zero and Akari show ads.

### Which is updated more often, zero or Akari?

zero ships an update every 2 months, and Akari every 3 weeks. Most recently, zero was updated on November 4, 2026 and Akari on November 4, 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.*