Comparison

Pataphysics vs Zone Sweeper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pataphysics

Features
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The Ultimate Pixel Side-Scrolling Action RPG! Dive into a beautifully crafted pixel world filled with exciting battles, powerful weapons, and countless skills to master. With intuitive controls, enjoy the thrill of an epic adventure anywhere, anytime. Game Features Dynamic Combat and Growth System Conquer challenging stages, grow your character, and upgrade your weapons. Defeat powerful bosses and collect legendary equipment! Diverse Weapons and Stunning Skills Choose from swords, bows, magic, and more to suit your playstyle. Dominate the battlefield with visually stunning skills! Charming Pixel Art Style Explore a fantasy world brought to life with adorable and detailed pixel graphics. Every stage offers unique environments and enemies to discover. Addictive Stage Progression Battle through over 100 stages of increasing difficulty! Test your limits in endless modes and enjoy various in-game events. Engaging Story and Unique Characters Join a cast of quirky heroes on a journey to defeat evil and restore peace to the land. Start your adventure now and create your very own hero! Experience thrilling action and captivating storytelling in an enchanting pixel world. Share your progress with friends and compete to become the ultimate warrior! The fun is at your fingertips—download now!

About

Zone Sweeper

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Zone Sweeper is a fast RPG of short runs, hand-picked stats, and levels that explode in a single fight. HOW IT PLAYS • Walk a risk-colored zone grid — blue is safe, red is deadly • Auto-battle resolves hits with crits, combos, and AGI extras • Allocate HP / ATK / DEF / AGI / LUK yourself (or auto-balance) • Clear each theme’s Main Boss for skill points and the next portal • Equip across 11 gear slots; shop and bag carry across runs • Lab research ticks in real time — even while the app is closed • Optional Store: buy gem packs; spend gems on combat/Drop/Gold buffs, BP, and gold • Optional rewarded ads for small gem/BP rewards Built for quick sessions: push your best level, die or finish the battle cap, then go again. • Terms of Use (EULA): https://missroot.com/zone-sweeper/tos • Privacy Policy: https://missroot.com/zone-sweeper/privacy

Screenshots

Pataphysics4 screens
Zone Sweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zone Sweeper at every 2 days against Pataphysics's every 4 days. Pataphysics's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pataphysics sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Zone Sweeper sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pataphysics ships an update every 4 days, Zone Sweeper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pataphysics versus Zone Sweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPataphysicsZone Sweeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB110 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developerho seok BangHyunsoo Lee

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Pataphysics

One-time11
  • GEM 0$0.79
  • SKIN 1$0.99
  • PET 1$0.99
Show 8 more
  • GEM 1$3.99
  • PET 2$4.99
  • GEM 2$7.99
  • GEM 3$23.99
  • GEM 4$39.99
  • SKIN 2$49.99
  • GEM 5$79.99
  • PET 3$99.99
7 purchases

Zone Sweeper

Subscriptions1
  • Boost+ Monthly$5.991 Month
One-time6
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • 500 Gems$4.99
  • 1000 Gems$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2000 Gems$19.99
  • 3900 Gems$38.99
  • 5900 Gems$58.99

Questions

Is Pataphysics free?
Pataphysics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zone Sweeper free?
Zone Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pataphysics or Zone Sweeper have ads?
Neither Pataphysics nor Zone Sweeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pataphysics or Zone Sweeper?
Pataphysics ships an update every 4 days, and Zone Sweeper every 2 days. Most recently, Pataphysics was updated on October 15, 2026 and Zone Sweeper on October 6, 2026.

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