Platformus vs ZigZag Up!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Platformus
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Platformus โ Keep the Balance, Make the Shot, Climb to the Top! The ball is rolling, the platform is shifting, and the basket is waiting for you! Platformus is a minimalist yet addictive balance game that puts your reflexes and control skills to the test. Your goal is simple: Keep the ball balanced on the platform and guide it into the basket. Features: Minimalist and modern design Compete with friends on the leaderboard Easy to play, hard to master โ fun for all ages Get your balance right, make the perfect shot, and aim for the highest score! Platformus is free to play now!
ZigZag Up!
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Step by step, color by color โ rise to the top! Tap to turn, stay on track, and build the tallest rainbow staircase you can. One wrong move and it's game over. How high can you climb? The rules are simple: your ball bounces up the stairs automatically. Tap the screen at the right moment to change direction at turning points. Miss the turn and you'll fall into the void. As you climb higher, the speed increases and the challenge grows. Every step adds a new color to your growing tower โ watch it transform into a beautiful rainbow skyscraper. When the game ends, sit back and admire your creation as it spins in a stunning 3D showcase. Every run builds something unique. Features: Simple one-tap controls โ easy to learn, hard to master Smooth rainbow color transitions that make every run beautiful Speed gradually increases for an ever-growing challenge 3D showcase mode โ admire your staircase masterpiece after each run Continue with a second chance to keep your streak alive High score tracking โ can you beat your personal best? Clean, minimalist design with satisfying sound effects Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, every session is a fresh challenge. Build higher, climb faster, and create the most colorful staircase tower ever. How high can you go?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Platformus at none against ZigZag Up!'s shown. ZigZag Up!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Platformus ships an update every 3 months, ZigZag Up! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Platformus | ZigZag Up! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ilyas YILMAZ | Faruk Bayram |
In-app purchases
Platformus
No in-app purchases
ZigZag Up!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Platformus free?
Is ZigZag Up! free?
Do Platformus or ZigZag Up! have ads?
Which is updated more often, Platformus or ZigZag Up!?
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